Dr. Sherilynn Burkman

Dr. Sherilynn Burkman earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 2003, along with certification in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture. After beginning her career in Arizona, she relocated to Idaho, where she has been practicing veterinary medicine for nearly two decades.

Dr. Burkman’s clinical interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, infectious disease, ophthalmology, emergency medicine, and the human-animal bond. She is passionate about improving quality of life for animals and the people who love them. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in organized veterinary medicine, serving in leadership roles with the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Idaho Veterinary Medical Association, and the Eastern Idaho Veterinary Medical Association.

Beyond veterinary medicine, Dr. Burkman is the author of The Dragon Doc Tales, a fantasy book series about a veterinarian who treats dragons. She enjoys hiking, kayaking, and traveling, but her adventures don’t end outdoors. She is equally happy tackling hands-on projects, from carpentry and tile work to designing and building small and not-so-small structures. At home, she and her family share their lives with a menagerie of pets, nearly all rescues whose lives were saved through her determined intervention.

As Medical Director, Dr. Burkman brings decades of clinical experience, a commitment to the veterinary profession, and a lifelong curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, problem-solving, and building things — both inside and outside the clinic.