Dr. Gubbels joined the Somerset family in February 2019. He takes pride in providing the highest quality care for all patients. Growing up in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Dr. Gubbels developed his passion for veterinary practices at an early age. After receiving an undergraduate degree from Iowa State University in May 2013, Dr. Gubbels furthered his education at Iowa State University by attending the College of Veterinary Medicine. There, he was an honors student on the dean’s list, graduating in May 2017. Since then, Dr. Gubbels has developed an interest in veterinary surgery, dentistry, preventative medicine, and more. Dr. Gubbels and his wife welcomed their first child, Coraline, into the world in January 2019. She has been an absolute joy as she grows every day. Dr. Gubbels also has four pets; his dogs are Albus and Belle, a Great Pyrenees and Great Pyrenees mix who love to exercise and keep playful with each other. Dr. Gubbels’ cats, Peanut and Olive, love to snuggle and play with lasers regularly. In his free time, Dr. Gubbels enjoys most things outdoors, including participating in sports leagues, playing disc golf, golf, fishing, and hiking. He also loves traveling and seeing new places, enjoying craft beer on occasion along the way. He is an avid supporter of Kansas City sports teams, especially the Chiefs and Royals, and of course he loves the Cyclone community [citation].