Our Veterinarians Serving Bradenton
Luke Berglund, DVM
Dr. Luke Berglund is the owner of Beach Veterinary Clinic in Cortez, FL. A native of Iowa, Dr. Berglund grew up on a diversified farm and always idolized the veterinarians who traveled to the farm to help the animals. He dreamed of becoming a veterinarian since childhood and enjoys helping the animals and people who come into the hospital each day.
He completed his undergraduate education at Iowa State University and received his Bachelor's degree in Animal Science in 1998. Dr. Berglund went on to attend Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2002.
Dr. Berglund is actively involved in a number of professional organizations and in the local community. He is a member of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Manatee County Animal Services Advisory Board. He provides exclusive veterinary services for Satchel's Last Resort Animal Rescue and Animal Network and the Gulfshore Animal League, and is also the Manatee County Animal Services Medical Director and Veterinarian. Internal medicine and surgery are among his many professional interests.
An avid sports fan, Dr. Berglund also enjoys slow-pitch softball, fishing and exercising in his spare time. He and his wife, Amanda, are the proud parents of three children, Madelyn, Grace, and Cole. The four-legged members of their family also include a cat named Clyde and a dog named Frank.
Crit J. Holland, DVM
Associate general practitioner Dr. Crit J. Holland has cared for pets at Beach Veterinary Clinic since 2008.
Dr. Holland grew up with an interest in science and the natural world. He passed on a scholarship and a career in the forest service and instead pursued a career in veterinary medicine, for which he considers himself fortunate. He especially enjoys helping improve the lives of clients and their pets.
Dr. Holland attended the University of Michigan and received his Bachelor's degree in Zoology in 1977. He continued his veterinary education at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1982.
Dr. Holland owned his own mixed-animal practice for 23 years before completing a six-month internship in equine reproduction and moving to Florida in 2004. Surgery, including orthopedic and soft-tissue procedures, is just one of his many professional interests.
Fishing and reading are Dr. Holland's favorite pastimes, though he can often be found working on small art projects, listening to music and playing sports. He and his wife, Adele, are the proud parents of three adult children, Abbie, Dylan and Greta. His animal companions include a Curbstone Setter named ZV and a cross-eyed cat named Sven, along with three horses back in Michigan (a broodmare and two potential quarter horse show-ers).