Dr. Rolf Embertson graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology in 1976. 

He also attended Michigan State where he graduated from Veterinary School in 1979 followed by an internship at Illinois Equine Hospital.  Dr. Embertson completed a Large Animal Surgery Residency at the University of Florida, followed by an Equine Surgery Residency at The Ohio State University. 

In 1986, he became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.  Dr. Embertson is a Surgeon and Shareholder at Rood & Riddle.