Dr. Howard Ketover

President & Instructor

Dr. Howard Ketover received his Bachelor’s and DVM degrees from Colorado State University before opening Irongate Equine Clinic in 2008. During his daily practice, Howard encountered emergency and rescue situations that his traditional training had not prepared him for. In those emergencies, Howard wanted to do more for the animals he loves and cares for, and so began additional training in 2006.

Today, Howard has completed many courses and training sessions in large animal emergency rescue, including training from Rope Rescue Technician I & II, Disaster Animal Response Team, Large Animal Rescue Company, and Technical Large Animal Emergency Response, as well as various certifications from the Department of Homeland Security. His goal with WLAER is to improve the health of animals and the safety of personnel by teaching handling and rescue techniques to veterinarians and first responders.