Dr. Summer RD Burkeen grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN where she also met her husband, Cole! Dr.Summer decided to return home to Indiana for Vet School at Purdue University where she received her DVM in 2023. During her time at Purdue she proudly served the PVM community as Class Wellness Representative, completed additional training to obtain a Certificate of Equine Massage Therapy, became a Navy wife summer of 2021, and adopted a puppy-McCoy!

Dr. Summer first fell in love with Veterinary Medicine trail riding horses as a kid with her mom, but knew it was her true passion when she saw Purdue Vets perform spays and neuters at the Indiana State Fair. Dr. Summer loves working with all animals both large and small and her special interests are in surgery, emergency medicine, and client education. Her hobbies outside of Vet Med include traveling, aerial gymnastics, soccer, music, and basically anything outdoors.

Dr. Summer is excited to kick off her career back in the south, and is ready to serve the Jasper, GA community!

Years in Practice: 1

Education: Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine