Dr. Rucker was born and raised in a small town in Kansas. He attended Kansas State University receiving a degree in Animal Science before going on to veterinary school. Dr. Rucker received his DVM in 2003 and moved to Colorado shortly after. He has been practicing veterinary medicine in the Denver metro area since 2003 practicing both small animal medicine and equine field service. Dr. Rucker joined Broadview Animal Clinic in the spring of 2011. When he is not providing top quality care to Broadview's patients, he enjoys spending time with his daughter and son, as well as reading, landscaping, and skiing when he gets a chance. Dr. Rucker has three adorable French Bulldogs, Daisy, Rosie and Oleander, picture soon to come.