Our History

For more than sixty years, Glen Lake Animal Hospital has been a trusted part of the Minnetonka community. Learn about our history, the veterinarians who have shaped our practice, and the values that continue to guide the care we provide every day.

Glen Lake Through the Years

1966

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Glen Lake Animal Hospital Opens

Dr. Bob Dingle founded Glen Lake Animal Hospital with a focus on caring for local pets and building lasting relationships within the Minnetonka community. The clinic opened in the same location where it still operates today.

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1982

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Dr. Les Butman Purchases the Practice

Following Dr. Dingle’s passing in 1981, Dr. Les Butman continued the clinic’s longstanding local presence and commitment to small-animal medicine.

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1992

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Dr. James Wood Joins the Team

Dr. James Wood became part of Glen Lake Animal Hospital and developed a strong reputation for his work with sporting and hunting dogs while helping guide the practice through decades of growth and change.

1997

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Dr. Wood Becomes Owner

Dr. Wood purchased the clinic and continued its independent identity while caring for returning clients and their pets across multiple generations.

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February 2026

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A New Generation of Ownership Begins

Drs. Brittney Brock and Jordan Butler became the newest owners of Glen Lake Animal Hospital, bringing advanced reproductive medicine experience and a practical, individualized approach to patient care.

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