Dr. Dean Vicksman earned his veterinary degree from Colorado State University and completed a yearlong internship at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. He went on to own and operate Evans East Animal Hospital in Denver from 1987 to 2021 and founded Denver Cat Hospital in 2018. Under his leadership, both practices became highly regarded for their commitment to quality care and client service.
Now retired from clinical practice, Dr. Vicksman remains deeply engaged in advancing the veterinary profession. He currently serves on the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine and is Chair of the Board of Directors for the EveryCat Health Foundation, the leading organization dedicated to feline health research and education. He is widely recognized for his expertise in feline medicine and his lifelong commitment to animal welfare.
Dr. Vicksman has served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Humane Colorado (formerly the Dumb Friends League), PetAid Colorado, The Grey Muzzle Organization, and the Animal Assistance Foundation of Colorado. Through these roles, he has worked to improve the lives of companion animals across the state and beyond, advocating for high standards in veterinary care, rescue support, and community access to services.