I joined the CAH staff in April, 1999.  A corporate lay-off from my previous job enabled me to pursue my real dream of becoming a veterinarian.  Who knew it would take me 4 years just to get accepted into a prep program!  The good news is that after the upcoming school year, I will be guaranteed a spot in the Professional Veterinary Program at Colorado State University!

Since joining CAH, I have been fortunate to work alongside a tremendous group of talented individuals.  This is a setting unlike any I've experienced in terms of teamwork, dedication, and friendship.  Though I'm thrilled to be able to start school in the fall, I dread the day I leave the place that has come to mean so much to me.  I hope to continue working at CAH during breaks and in the summers. 

My responsibilities at Care have involved everything from technician duties, exam room assistant, and client care manager.  Each position offers something unique and challenging.  In any role, the opportunity to work with wonderful furry companions and their owners is priceless.

My husband, Colin, is my primary support system.  He has encouraged me to follow my dream.  I don't think he realized it would take quite this long, but he's hanging in there.  Here is a picture of Colin with our French Bulldog, Chloe, the little princess.

Chloe is 4 years old.  When she was 2 years of age, she was diagnosed with a rare inflammatory disease of the brain and spinal cord called Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis (GME).  Most dogs succomb to the disease in approximately 8 months, but Chloe is a stubborn little pup and has defied the odds.  Many thanks to our wonderful doctors at CAH and CSU for keeping our girl with us.

Clara is the freak-of-nature in the family- pug and cattle dog mix.  Who would've thought?!  She is 3 years old, afraid of aluminum foil, refuses to let anyone trim her toenails, and has an overly small head and over-sized posterior.  In spite of it all, she's an absolute dear and loves her mom more than anyone.  But, even I can't trim her toenails!

Glory is the youngest addition.  She is a 2-year-old tortie.  Her mama was found giving birth in the street when one of our clients found them.  I was looking for a male orange tabby, and look what I fell in love with!  She weighed less than half a pound when I brought her home and fit in the palm of my hand with room to spare.  Since then she has grown into an 8-pound beautiful darling sweetie pie!

I look forward to returning to CAH in about 5 years and asking Dr. Garnett for work.  Only this time, I will be asking as a doctor!