Who Is Dr Jeff Young? Bio, Age, Net Worth, First Wife, Rocky Mountain Vet

May 2024 · 5 minute read

Dr Jeff Young is on a mission to make vet care affordable and accessible for everyone. But that’s not all. He loves animals, loves treating them, and he wants the world to see the magic happening! Thus, he started Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet in 2015, and now, the show’s back for its second installment.

Learn more about him as this Bio proceeds.

Dr Jeff Young On Rocky Mountain

Dr Jeff Young started Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet back in Sept 2016. However, the first season didn’t go quite well as he planned. According to the star, he lost money and also didn’t enjoy being “handled” by the film crew then.

So, after changing the crew, and filming an amazing second season, Jeff once again appeared on the small screen in March 2022, and this time the show blew up. Though, Dr Jeff knew this season would be a lot better, he never anticipated the show would be as popular as it’s become.

Also, this time, Jeff realized that the show was a indeed great way to spread the clinic’s message about the importance of spaying and neutering companion pets to a larger audience.

Thanking his amazing crew, he said, “This is not a one-man show, and the truth is the support of my staff has been incredible. I’m definitely tired of feeling tired, but my staff has really picked it up.”

Dr Jeff Young Age

Dr Jeff Young was born on April 14, 1956. That made him 66 years of age in 2022.

As per his birthday, Jeff is of the Aries zodiac.

How Much Is Dr Jeff Young Net Worth?

Dr Jeff Young flaunted a net worth of above $1 million in 2022.

With over 30 years of experience as a veterinarian, Jeff has built up a work ethic for keeping all pets healthy, including his support of the spay and neuter process, which is also the cornerstone of his business. Talking about his business, Planned Pethood International aspires to reduce the number of companion animals overpopulation throughout the world.

Also, Jeff’s company offered training services to veterinarians from around the world. In case you’re planning to visit him, an appointment charge was $45, emergency and weekend visit charge was $65. They also offered a low-cost vaccination clinic every Saturday for Rabies, Canine Influenza, Bordatella, and a few others.

Initially, Jeff started his career as an Animal Control Officer during his university training, and this is also where his humane ethics come from. According to him, he witnessed a lot of abuse and neglect of healthy companion animals there. Thus, he decided on devoting his life to animal welfare.

As for his education, Jeff graduated from the Colorado State University, School of Veterinary Medicine in 1989 and established Planned Pethood Plus, Inc, a year later.

Dr Jeff Young First Wife

Dr Jeff Young’s first wife is named Deb Burns (born: July 1957). She is a Rantoul Township High School graduate who went on to work at Anheuser-Busch, a brewery.

After their divorce, Deb went on to remarry and as of 2022, she was living with her husband in her hometown Fort Collins, Colorado.

Jeff and his first wife share a daughter named Melody who also worked at Planned Pethood International ever since 2001.

Their daughter, Melody turned 41 in November 2021. As of then, she was living in Denver, Colorado, with her husband Theo Obuobisa (born: May 1974) whom she married in May 2009.

Find Melody over Facebook here.

Is Dr Jeff Young Still Married To Dr Petra Young?

Yes, as of 2022, Dr Jeff Young was still married to Dr Petra Young. The two were married for over 7 years then and looked happier than ever.

Also, Jeff often featured his wife over his socials. And since the pair shared a love for animals, they were often spotted hanging around one as well.

Dr Jeff Young Cancer

Jeff was diagnosed with B-cell Lymphoma after doctors discovered an 8 cm mass in his lung. He then underwent chemotherapy and had to cut his signature shoulder-length graying hair because of it.

However, Jeff never let cancer affect his work or his clinic. “I don’t see myself as a hero or anything like that. Attitude is everything in life. Had my last pet scan done today, hoping I’m free and clear, but even if it’s not I’m not gonna cry about it. I don’t have a real phobia of death, I guess,” he shared in an interview in mid-2016.

But the cancer scare did affect the people around him. Seeing one of the healthiest people around them, out of the blue, having to go through the possibility of death, everyone was concerned for him.

Did you know: It was Hector Martinez, who worked with Dr Jeff since high school, who cut his signature hair.

Related FAQs

Yes, find him on Instagram @drneuter.

Also, here’s his Facebook @jeffrey.young.3511.

Jeff stands tall at a height above 6 feet 2 Inches

Jeff’s parents are proud of him.

His mother, Esther M. Stevens, after inviting Dr Jeff for a short getaway to Bloomington for Open Cockpit Day in April 2019, said, “I’m kind of proud of him.  He’s done very well.”

Here’s her FB.

Also, Jeff has a nephew named Tyler Hedge.

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