Owner and Owner
Hello all! If you are reading this, then you are interested in VCPI becoming your new home for veterinary care. Here’s a little information about me.
I am a native of Colorado. In high school, I was an avid athlete playing volleyball, basketball, and soccer. I also loved the piano and started playing at the age of five. For as long as I can remember, I have aspired to be a veterinarian. My animal care career started in high school. I worked as a kennel “kid” at our family veterinarian. Even though my role was small, I learned firsthand the importance the client places on feeling confident and comfortable with their pet care provider.
I attended Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins studying biology and zoology. During college, I worked at Lambspun of Colorado, a fiber arts gallery. While working there, it was a necessity to acquire the skills of knitting, spinning, weaving and crocheting, but I also learned and saw firsthand how important it is to manage a business. Those three years provided me the confidence and determination to become a veterinarian and a business owner. Upon graduation from CSU, I applied and was accepted at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. I graduated in May 2003 with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and returned to Colorado. To enhance my entrepreneurial knowledge, I decided to continue school and graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) from the University of Colorado at Denver.
My doctor career started soon after my return to Colorado as an emergency and critical care veterinarian on the overnight shifts for a large Castle Rock practice. Since I was the only veterinarian present at night I learned a lot of practical experience quickly. I worked my way onto the day shift as a general practitioner. After five years of practicing medicine there, I advanced in my career by becoming part owner of a practice in Castle Pines. I was a general practitioner as well as the primary manager of the multi-doctor practice for the next six years.
I moved to Parker in August 2014 and love it. I am calling my new home Veterinary Center of Parker, Inc. aka VCPI.
The final tidbit about me is my family. I married my wonderful husband in 2007. We have a charming and beautiful six-year-old daughter and, of course, the furry family members are Black Diamond, Jack, Chloe, and Everett (all cats); Bucky (dog); Elsa (hamster); and Zoey (fish). I have a passion for photography, crafts, nutrition, and CrossFit.
I look forward to meeting you and am excited to be a part of a dynamic team that offers compassionate care for your beloved furry or scaled family members!
P.S. We work as a team; you rely on my staff and me, the doctor, to prevent and heal, and I rely on you to tell me their story. We hope to gain your trust and confidence as your veterinary care provider to love and protect your pet.
