Veterinarian
Dr. Brian Courtney grew up in Oak Park, IL. When he was 15 he began working at a local boarding kennel, from then on he was hooked into the pet care business.
Favorite Part of my Job
Besides working for the Northwest Animal Hospital for 20 years, Dr Courtney has a companion animal house call practice.
Why I chose this profession
He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1985 with a bachelor’s in Biology and liked Champaign Urbana so much he went back for 4 more years of study at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois, receiving his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1990.
Personal Hobbies & Interests
In the 5 minutes per day that he is not working he enjoys spending time with his wife, Linda, his 3 children and his menagerie of pets including Bradley, the worlds greatest dog. He also enjoys playing his guitar (badly).
