Patient care team

Our highly skilled certified technicians are an integral part of the services that we provide. Our Patient Care Team has a wealth of knowledge amongst them. They provide the initial examinations for every patient, and they make it a priority to ensure that each pet has a pleasant experience at our facilities. They use positive reinforcement and gentle restraining techniques to minimize stress and anxiety for our patients. Our technicians get to know you and your pets as well as our doctors do.

Technicians

  • Barbara S., CVT, Patient Care Team Lead

  • Barbara graduated from Bel-rea Institute of veterinary technician training with an associate of applied science degree in June 2006. She has been employed at CPH since Sept. 2006. Barbara resides in Thornton, CO with her husband, son and lots of furry friends, including dogs Stoli and Domino, and cats Leann, Sassy, Snoop and Sugar. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as reading a good book.

  • Daria M., CVT, Patient Care Team Manager

  • Daria has been a veterinary technician at CPH since March of 2007, and is also our Patient Care Team Lead. She earned her bachelor’s degree in 1994 from Michigan State University and master’s degrees in 1997 from Missouri State University, both in zoology. After realizing that research was not her passion, Daria returned to school to earn her certification as a veterinary technician in 2006. Daria is one of our emergency technicians, and enjoys the challenges of caring for critical patients. She lives in Westminster with her husband, 3 dogs and 1 cat.

  • Jennifer D.

  • Jennifer began as a Veterinary Technician at CPH in June of 1999. She hopes to someday be a surgery technician for a Veterinary Specialist. Jennifer lives at home with her miniature long-haired Dachsund, Woodrow, and her two cats, Isis and Sunflower

  • Kevin S., CVT

  • Kevin joined the CPH team in July 2010 after spending 18 years as an Anesthesia Vet Tech at Iowa State Veterinary Teaching Hospital. He graduated in 1990 from Omaha College of Health Careers. Kevin enjoys learning more about pet anesthesia and spending time with his 7 year old son.

  • Meghan L., CVT

  • Meghan joined the CPH team in May 2010.  She graduated from Bel-rea in March 2007, but has been in the veterinary field for 9+ years. Her professional interests include neonatal care and client education. In her free time Meghan likes to watch football, hockey and NASCAR and enjoys playing outdoors with her children and husband.  She has several dogs, a cat and an iguana to keep her busy.

  • LeAnn Z., CVT

  • LeAnn began at CPH in May of 2008, and has been in the veterinary field for thirteen years. She independently sat for the State Boards to earn her technician’s license in 2003. At home, LeAnn enjoys spending time with her pets: her six cats, Kodi, Cartman, Maui, Raggedy Anne, Andy, and PJ, and her two birds, Jake and Zahri.

  • Mandie B., CVT

  • Mandie graduated from Bel-Rea in 2007 with an Associate Degree in Applied Sciences but has been in the veterinary hospital field for about 9 years.  She currently resides in Thornton, CO with her husband, daughter, and 2 labs Nala and Goliath.

  • Pamela J., CVT

  • Pamela has been a Veterinary Technician with Community Pet since June of 1993. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs. Pamela hopes to become a specialist in dentistry. She has two domestic short hair cats, 14 year old Mickey, and 9 year old Mystro.

  • Rachel C., CVT

  • Rachel is a 1998 graduate of Madison Technical College in Wisconsin, where she earned her Associate’s Degree in Science. Rachel has been a Veterinary Technician at CPH since January of 2009, and hopes to obtain special training in radiology and ultrasound. She has a pit bull named Snyper, and three cats: Phoenix, Trouble, and Feisty.

  • Michele W., CVT

  • Michele’s bio is coming soon!

  • John S., CVT

  • John graduated from Bel Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology in 1998 and joined the CPH team in February 2011.  His professional interests include a passion for emergency medicine and helping sick and injured pets.  When he is not working, John enjoys his faith in Jesus Christ and spending time with family and 2 cats, Cotton and Marie.

  • Laura C., CVT

  • Laura joined the CPH team in April 2011.  She graduated from SUNY Albany in 2002 with a BA in Psychology, then went on to Bel Rea to pursue an AAS in Applied Animal Science. Laura worked as a Shelter Veterinary Technician for 5 years and enjoyed helping animals find lifetime homes.  Laura plans to apply to veterinary school after completing her second Bachelor’s degree.  In her free time, Laura likes to play indoor soccer, watch movies, go hiking, snowboard and spend time with her animals.

  • Tracy D., CVT

  • Tracy graduated from The University of Colorado in 2002 with a Bachelors in Economics.  After working for a few years she decided to change careers and went back to school at CCD to earn her certification as a veterinary technician in 2010.  Tracy has been with the CPH team since September of 2011.  She lives in Northglenn with her Aussie/Lab mix named Attila and two cats: Isis and Milo.

Technician Assistants

    • Annette H.

    • Annette, a Technician’s Assistant with CPH since September of 2007, is a graduate of PIMA’s Veterinarian’s Assistant Program. She is currently enrolled in CCD’s Veterinary Technician’s Program, and is looking forward to working as a certified technician in a years’ time. At home, she spends time with her four critters: Jada, a 12 year old German Shepherd mix, Tinkerbell, a 7 year old Schipperke mix, Skyla, a 6 year old Red Heeler mix and Zee a 1&1/2 year old tigertabby (DSH) kitty.

    • Leslie M.

    • Leslie’s bio is coming soon!

    • Daniel J.

    • Daniel is a newlywed and full-time student. He is deciding to focus his studies on being an APN or a software engineer. Daniel and his wife share their home with 3 dogs, 2 cats and 2 horses. Between their pets, school and work, he and his wife keep very busy.

    • Laura J.

    • Laura is both a Technician’s Assistant and a professional groomer, and has worked at CPH since February of 1996. Prior to that, she owned a grooming shop in Tucson, AZ. Laura especially enjoys the nursing aspect of her work as a veterinary assistant, and feels that compassion and gentleness aid greatly in her patients’ healing and comfort. She felt privileged to oversee the launch of CPH’s grooming services, which began in July of 2009, and to help ensure this new area of service met Community Pet’s high standard of quality. Laura has two well-groomed dogs of her own, a long-haired miniature Dachsund named Winnie, and ChaCha, a Skye terrier.

    • Michelle L.

    • Michelle graduated from Pima Medical Institute as a Certified Veterinary Assistant in 2006. She is currently in school to become a Veterinary Technician and hopes to complete the certification over the next few years. Michelle has worked at CPH since August of 2007, and aspires to obtain special certification as an Emergency Vet Technician. She lives at home with her husband, son, and pets: her four Boxers-Max, Maggie, Picasso and Jackson – and her short hair cat Doc Hudson.

    • Heidi L.

    • Heidi’s bio is coming soon!