media | January 17, 2026

Is Doctor Pol Still Practicing? – Celebrity

Pol is now approximately 80 years old. Dr Pol resides in Weidman, Michigan, and he and his wife, Diane, created Pol Veterinary Services in 1981 till this day. Dr Pol’s practice expanded from humble beginnings to over 25,000 clients thanks to his up, pragmatic approach to animal science.

While the show is called The Incredible Dr. Pol, many veterinarians and pet parents call him “The Incompetent Dr. Pol.” The reason is his unorthodox, old-word veterinary practices. Who is Dr. Pol?

Dr. Brenda is still on Dr. Pol. There is a difference between being on the show and working at the vet farm. To answer the question, yes, Dr. Brenda is still a vet at Dr. Pol’s farm. To confirm this, Charles Pol, Dr. Pol’s son, tweeted what can be said is an assurance of her being at the farm.

Ouch! Additional terms used in reference to Dr. Pol by fellow vets include “atrocious,” “appalling,” “absolutely unforgivable,” and “embarrassing.” Many vets view Dr. Pol’s reality show as part of the failure of mass media; the show seems to condone his “old world” ways of treating animals, even when it’s obvious the animals may be suffering.

How old is Dr. Jan Pol?

As the leading man of the farm, Dr. Pol is responsible for making sure things run smoothly. The 77-year-old began the clinic in 1981 after moving to Michigan. With thousands of cases in his bag, Jan Pol continues to work on the farm.

Dr. Elizabeth left the “The Incredible Dr.Pol” after appearing in a total of nine episodes. She dominantly appeared in her debut year in 2016. Everyone praised her debut, must have thought she was in for the long run. However personal tragedy shattered her TV career. Her husband passed away on December 30, 2016.

She began her job at the clinic in 1992 and has climbed all the way to senior staff veterinary doctor. Early on, Brenda found it difficult to assert her authority in a field dominated by men. She slowly asserted her authority in the clinic and has been an integral part of the TV series as well.

Diane Pol: The second in command, Diane is the wife of Jan Pol. Born on the 6th of February 1944, Diane was born and raised in Mayville, Michigan. An animal enthusiast, the Pol Vet Services wouldn’t have reached the heights it is today without Diane. She moves behind the scenes and works as a managerial figure for the clinic.

She made her TV appearance in late 2019 and has gone on to establish herself as a fan favorite. In her brief time at the clinic, Nicole has helped Dr.Pol in surgeries and taking care of the farm. An alma mater of the University of Missouri, Arcy joined the clinic as an intern before permanently settling there.

Why was Jan Pol fined?

Then, in 2015, arising from a separate incident, the state medical board once again found him negligent, asserting that he was guilty of not meeting required minimum standards of veterinary care.

This pet health content was written by a veterinarian, Dr. Debora Lichtenberg , VMD. This article was originally published in 2012 and is regularly updated.

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