OUR TEAM

Hello! My name is Dr. Deb Brown, and I am the owner of Pequot Lakes Animal Hospital. I grew up on a farm in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. I knew I wanted to be a vet since I was seven years old after taking care of my first pets, a pair of lambs named Bo and Peep.

I graduated from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN with a bachelor's degree in biology. I continued my training at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 1994.

I enjoy all aspects of veterinary medicine. My special interest is integrative/holistic medicine. I earned my certification in veterinary acupuncture from the Chi Institute in Florida in 2001. I have also studied Chinese herbal medicine, western herbal medicine, food therapy, and homotoxicology (bioregulatory medicine). I want to be able to heal the whole pet and not just treat the symptoms of the disease. I love helping pets and their owners!

When I'm not at work, I like spending time with my two cats, Rosebud and Diamond Sparkles. I enjoy reading suspense novels, camping, and kayaking Minnesota's 10,000 lakes.

Dr. Blake Setness was born in Park River, North Dakota, and was raised in Neche, ND, located in the far northeastern portion of the state along the Canadian border. While growing up, Dr. Setness realized he wanted to become a veterinarian while taking care of multiple species of animals, including rabbits, birds, fish, and dogs.

Following high school, Dr. Setness attended the University of Minnesota Crookston, where he graduated in 2013 with a BS in Animal Science with a pre-veterinary emphasis. He continued his veterinary education at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2017. Since then, Dr. Setness practiced at a busy small animal clinic in Grand Forks, ND, until moving to the Brainerd Lakes Area in August 2019.

In his free time, Dr. Setness enjoys the outdoors, watching sporting events, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his fantastic wife, Marie. Dr. Setness and Marie have a son, Arthur, who keeps them busy. The Setness family loves to spend time outdoors and take care of their two dogs, Gus and Sophie, and two cats, Oliver and Franklin.

I'm Dr. Erica Dolven-Kolle, and I'm excited to be joining the team at Pequot Lakes Animal Hospital. I graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 and have been passionate about veterinary care ever since. Supporting the human–animal bond is at the heart of what I do, and I truly enjoy partnering with families to provide thoughtful, individualized options for their furry companions.

My professional interests include preventative medicine, internal medicine, pain management, senior pet care, and dentistry. I'm especially passionate about helping pets live comfortable, happy lives at every stage.

At home, my husband and I stay busy with our three children, two dogs (Freddy and Britta), and two cats (Spiderman and Batman). Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, fishing, hiking, and hosting game nights. I also love reading, gardening, and traveling.