A team trained to make a difference
Our compassionate vets have the know-how to put you and your pet at ease.
Our compassionate vets have the know-how to put you and your pet at ease.
Dr. Ruchita Ahuja graduated from Syracuse University in 2009 with a BS in Biology. She entered the working world in Boston, MA until she decided to go to veterinary school in 2011. Dr. Ahuja attended veterinary school at The Ohio State University and graduated in 2015. Dr. Ahuja completed a small animal rotating internship at VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Connecticut from 2015-2016 before completing a small animal internal medicine residency at Louisiana State University. Dr. Ahuja loves all things about internal medicine!
Education
Syracuse University
BS in Biology
Ohio State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center
Rotating Internship, Small Animal Medicine
Louisiana State University
Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine
Dr. Larie Allen completed her undergraduate studies at Indiana University and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida in 1993. After graduation, she was accepted to a program at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, followed by a surgical residency at The Animal Medical Center in New York City. She then pursued additional expertise in surgical oncology by completing a fellowship at Colorado State University in 1999. Dr. Allen became board-certified in surgery in 1999.
Dr. Allen’s primary interest lies in oncologic surgeries but also enjoys performing various surgeries including orthopedic surgeries such as TPLOs and TTAs, advanced soft tissue surgeries, neurosurgery, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy. Dr. Allen is one of the few surgeons in the country included in the Veterinary Society for Surgical Oncology.
Prior to joining the surgery team Wheat Ridge team, Dr. Allen lived and practiced in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Education
University of Florida
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
The Animal Medical Center
Residency, Surgery
Colorado State University
Fellowship, Surgical Oncology
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgery
Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery
Dr. Raffaella Corsi is board-certified in Emergency and Critical Care.
She is passionate about all aspects of critical care medicine and particularly enjoys supporting the sickest animals by managing complex, high-acuity patients and utilizing advanced therapies.
Dr. Corsi earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Università degli Studi di Perugia in Italy. She completed a small animal rotating internship at Ospedale Veterinario Gregorio VII (Rome, Italy), followed by a specialty internship in Critical Care and Anesthesia at the University of Illinois. She then completed a residency in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2018, Dr. Corsi pursued additional advanced training through the University of California–Davis Online Academy, earning a certification in extracorporeal therapies.
Outside of work, Dr. Corsi enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, hiking, camping, skiing, and traveling. She shares her home with a dog, a cat, and a bearded dragon.
EDUCATION
Online Academy at University of California-Davis
Extracorporeal therapies certification
University of Pennsylvania
Residency, Emergency and Critical Care (SA)
University of Illinois
Specialty Internship, Critical Care and Anesthesia
Ospedale Veterinario Gregorio VII
Rotating Internship, Small Animal Medicine
Università degli studi di Perugia
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Dr. Darin Dell is a board-certified dermatology specialist and serves as the Medical Director at Wheat Ridge.
Dr. Dell developed a love of dermatology while in veterinary school when he adopted a rough coat collie (Drifter) with food allergies. Dr. Dell worked in small animal general practice for six years and small animal emergency medicine for two years before beginning his residency with Animal Dermatology Clinic. He became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2012.
He completed two years of undergraduate studies at Iowa State University before being accepted to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. He graduated with honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Animal Dermatology Clinic
Residency
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Board Certified in Veterinary Dermatology
Dr. Amy Dixon-Jimenez graduated from the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002, followed by three years working as a general practice here in Colorado. She then joined Kansas State Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital as an assistant professor in the Pet Health Center.
In 2009, Dr. Dixon-Jimenez was accepted into a specialty cardiology internship at the University of Georgia; she stayed on as a cardiology resident and graduate student in veterinary biomedical sciences. In 2015 she became board-certified in Cardiology and continued to work at the University of Georgia as an assistant professor.
Her special interests include interventional procedures, acquired heart disease, and arterial thromboembolic disease in cats.
Education
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia
Internship, Specialty Cardiology
University of Georgia
Residency, Cardiology
University of Georgia
MS, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Dylan Djani grew up in South Carolina, where he attended Clemson
University. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia in 2017, followed by internships at the University of Tennessee and private practice in Columbia, South Carolina. He then completed residency training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning board certification in 2022 and the Neurosurgery Certificate of Training in 2023. Dr. Djani’s core values include compassionate care, teamwork and respect, personal and professional integrity, and clinical excellence. His special interests include neurosurgery and electrodiagnostic testing for neuromuscular and brain diseases.
Education
Neurosurgery Certificate of Training, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine,
Board Certified in Neurology
Residency, Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Internship, Neurology and Neurosurgery, VCA, Columbia, South Carolina
Internship, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Tennessee,
Knoxville
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
Dr. Maureen Finke received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M University in 2002. After completing an internship at the Ohio State University, she worked as an emergency veterinarian in Detroit, Michigan. She completed her residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Minnesota in January 2007. Dr. Finke became board-certified in internal medicine in 2012.
Dr. Finke’s special interests include endocrinology, immune mediated, and infectious diseases.
Education
Texas A&M University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Ohio State University
Internship
University of Minnesota
Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Dr. Kayla Harding was born in Boulder, Colorado. She received her bachelor’s degrees at the University of Colorado at Boulder in Integrative Physiology and Music. Kayla completed her degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado in 2014. Following completion of veterinary school, Kayla pursued a rotating internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. Thereafter, she moved to Florida with her family to complete a residency in medical oncology at the University of Florida in Gainesville in 2018. Kayla recently moved back to Colorado with her family and is happy to be working for Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital again as a veterinary oncologist.
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder
Bachelor of Integrative Physiology
University of Colorado at Boulder
Bachelor of Music
Colorado State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Rotating Internship
University of Florida
Residency, Medical Oncology
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Veterinary Medical Oncology
Dr. Kendra LaFauci received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Tufts University. After a few years working in both the human and veterinary medical fields, she returned to Tufts University, this time to the veterinary school, earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Following graduation, she completed a one-year small animal rotating internship at VCA Alameda East in Denver. She then went on to complete a three-year residency in cardiology with CVCA-Cardiac Care for Pets in the Maryland/Greater DC Area and recently achieved Diplomate Status with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine-Cardiology. Dr. LaFauci is excited to return to the great state of Colorado as a member of the Petcardia team offering full-service cardiology care at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. She enjoys the robust support of the Petcardia team that allows her to provide thorough, individualized care for her patients and their families.
Education
Tufts University
Bachelor of Science
Tufts University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital
Rotating Internship, Small Animal Medicine
CVCA-Cardiac Care for Pets
Residency, Cardiology
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)
Board Certified in Veterinary Cardiology
Dr. Hannah Lewis is a Colorado native and attended Colorado State University for veterinary school followed by a small animal rotating internship at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. Following internship, Dr. Lewis worked for several years as an emergency veterinarian and general practitioner in Seattle. Dr. Lewis completed a Diagnostic Imaging residency at Cornell University. She is excited to return home to Colorado and join Wheat Ridge. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her husband and dog.
Education
Whitman College
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Colorado State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Angell Animal Medical Center
Rotating Internship, Small Animal Medicine
Cornell University
Diagnostic Imaging Residency
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
Board Certified in Veterinary Radiology
Dr. Katie Mazzaccari is a board-certified emergency & critical care specialist, offering life-saving care to pets in the Greater Denver area.
She is passionate about connecting with clients and helping guide them through difficult decisions when their pet is critically ill.
“I love walking my patients for their daily dose of sunshine and tucking in all the pets with beds and soft blankets. One of my favorite things about my job is when a sick patient eats for the first time.”
Dr. Mazzaccari has special interests in snake envenomation, extracorporeal therapies like therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), and septic shock.
When not at our hospital attending to the pets in her care, she enjoys running, weight lifting, hiking with her family, and cuddling her two pit bulls.
EDUCATION
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Emergency and Critical Care Residency
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Rotating Internship
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
University of Florida
Bachelors degree
Dr. Kaitlyn McNamara is a board certified small animal surgeon at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Colorado. She is a Colorado native and obtained her Bachelor’s, a Master’s Degree in Veterinary Oncology, and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University. Following her DVM, she completed a small animal rotating internship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a three-year small animal surgical residency at the University of Florida.
When not at work, Dr. McNamara enjoys running and hiking with her husband, spending time with family, traveling, skiing, and cheering on the Denver Broncos!
Published Article
Education
Colorado State University
Master of Science – Veterinary Oncology
Colorado State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Small Animal Rotating Internship
University of Florida
Small Animal Surgery Residency
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgery
Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery
Dr. Jacob Morris is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist who provides individualized, advanced eye care for his patients.
At the heart of his work lies a passion for enhancing patients’ quality of life—restoring not just sight, but comfort. His clinical expertise spans both medical and surgical management of complex conditions, with special interests in vision-restoring procedures and reducing pain through treatment of corneal and intraocular disease.
Beyond the hospital walls, Dr. Morris finds joy in playing piano, fishing, traveling, and spending time outdoors with his wife, Jade, and their wonderful pets, Finn and Nala.
Education
University of Florida
Comparative Ophthalmology Residency
University of Florida
Master of Science (Vision Science)
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Small Animal Rotating Internship
University of Tennessee
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Dr. Stacy Meola is a board certified criticalist, who attended the University of Utah and received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry, and her Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
While in Utah, she spent six years conducting research on artificial hearts and other biomedical devices. Dr. Meola earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Colorado State University in 2006 and accepted the internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. After completing this program in June 2007, Dr. Meola was selected to stay on for a surgical internship. She completed her residency in Emergency and Critical Care at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital and became board-certified in Emergency and Critical Care in 2012. She accepted the position of Associate Medical Director for Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in 2016.
Published Articles
Education
Coming Soon
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Dr. Lindsay Phillips received her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from Michigan State University. She worked as a small animal general practitioner for four years following graduation, during which she became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. Dr. Phillips decided to pursue her passion for surgery and completed a small animal rotating internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in 2010 and a small animal surgical internship at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in 2011. From 2011 to 2014, she completed a small animal surgical residency at Michigan BluePearl Veterinary Specialists. She received her board-certification in small animal surgery in 2016. Following her residency, she remained with Michigan BluePearl Veterinary Partners and joined Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in February 2017.
Dr. Phillips enjoys performing soft tissue, orthopedic and neurosurgery. She has a particular interest in wound management and reconstruction, urinary and gastrointestinal surgery, and minimally invasive surgical techniques including laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and fracture repair. She enjoys working closely with physical canine rehabilitation specialists to provide an optimal outcome following musculoskeletal surgery and injury.
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Rotating Internship, Small Animal Medicine
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
Internship, Surgery
Michigan BluePearl Veterinary Specialists
Residency, Small Animal Surgery
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgery
Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery
Dr. Adam Prink graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005, followed by a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Georgia. Following a three-year residency in surgery at the University of California – Davis, he became board certified in small animal surgery in 2010. Since his time in academia, Dr. Prink has worked in private practice as a small animal surgeon in Northern Virginia, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Chicago prior to moving to the Denver area. He has given numerous presentations on reconstructive procedures, osteochondrosis, cranial cruciate ligament disease, and elbow dysplasia.
Although Dr. Prink maintains an interest in all aspects of small animal surgery, he is especially interested in advanced orthopedic procedures, cranial cruciate ligament disease, elbow dysplasia, soft tissue reconstructive techniques, portosystemic shunts, and surgical oncology procedures. He is the author and co-author of scientific articles on medial coronoid disease and mast cell tumors published in Veterinary Surgery and Veterinary and Comparative Oncology, respectively. As a member of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society, American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Prink attends regular conferences and continuing education courses.
Education
University of Minnesota
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia
Rotating Internship, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
University of California – Davis
Residency, Surgery
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgery
Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery
Dr. Dave Raczek graduated veterinary school at Cornell University and completed a rotating internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. After finishing his training in Neurology and practicing on both coasts, he is thrilled to have the opportunity to return to Wheat Ridge.
As a veterinary neurologist, Dr. Raczek is particularly interested in spinal surgery, helping paralyzed animals regain the ability to walk (and run and play), and alleviating pain. He is dedicated to helping families understand the often daunting and seemingly confusing situations that arise when their animal has a neurologic condition. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, biking, running, and playing hockey.
Education
Cornell University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Rotating Internship
Tufts University
Residency in Neurology/Neurosurgery
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
Board Certified in Veterinary Neurology
Dr. Brayden Routh is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist who provides the highest-quality, individualized care for her patients.
She developed a love of ophthalmology as it combines her two passions – art and science.
She particularly enjoys restoring vision and bringing comfort to pets via the intricacies of cataract and corneal surgeries.
Outside of work, she can be found spending time with her beloved fur-children, Tally and Ember, who are rescued Cattle Dog mixes.
Education
University of Missouri
Comparative Ophthalmology Residency
University of Missouri
Master of Science (Vision Science)
Veterinary Eye Care/BluePearl Hospital, Birmingham AL
Ophthalmology Specialty Internship
BluePearl Hospital Sandy, Springs GA
Small Animal Rotating Internship
Oklahoma State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Dr. Jessica Schmidt obtained her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of California, San Diego. She then received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2005 from the University of California, Davis. After completing her degree she finished a one-year rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at a private practice in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Schmidt completed her residency training in Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Animal Specialty Center in New York, and received board-certification in 2011. She joined the Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital team in May 2015.
Dr. Schmidt enjoys all facets of both medical and surgical neurology, including seizure management, and brain and spinal surgery.
Education
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Science
University of California, Davis
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Angell Animal Medical Center – Western New England, Springfield, Massachusetts
Rotating Internship, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
Animal Specialty Center – Yonkers, NY
3 year Residency in Neurology and Neurosurgery
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
Board Certified in Veterinary Neurology/Neurosurgery
Dr. Gabriella (Gabby) Sfiligoi received her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from Cornell University in 1998 and 2002, respectively. In 2003, she completed a one-year rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. From 2003-2006, she completed a residency in small animal oncology at the University of California, Davis. She successfully completed her board-certification in 2006 becoming a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine specialty of Oncology. She worked for three years at a private practice in Sacramento before joining Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in 2010.
Dr. Sfiligoi has presented research on canine lymphoma and mast cell tumors at the Veterinary Cancer Society Conference. She enjoys continuing to participate in research in her current position as well. She is a member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, the Veterinary Cancer Society, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, and the Denver Veterinary Medical Association.
Published Article
Education
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science
Cornell University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Rotating Internship, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
University of California, Davis
Residency, Small Animal Oncology
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
Board Certified in Veterinary Oncology
Dr. Jake Siewert received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from the University of Wisconsin in 2012 and 2018, respectively. Following veterinary school, he pursued a rotating internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. From 2019-2022, he completed a medical oncology residency at the Flint Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University. At this time, he also obtained a Master’s degree in Clinical Sciences. He achieved his board-certification in 2022, becoming a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine specialty of Oncology.
Following his residency, Jake returned to Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital to join the team as a medical oncologist.
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Education
University of Wisconsin – Madison
BS in Zoology, BS in Environmental Studies
University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Rotating Internship, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
Colorado State University
Residency, Medical Oncology
Colorado State University
MS in Clinical Studies
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Veterinary Oncology
Dr. Scott Stokowski is a board-certified radiologist, providing exceptional care to pets in the greater Denver area.
He grew up in Virginia, where he earned his bachelor’s degree at George Mason University and his veterinary degree at the VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine. He remained in Virginia to complete a small animal rotating internship at VCA SouthPaws and work in small animal general practice before moving to California for a specialty internship in diagnostic imaging at the VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center. Dr. Stokowski then moved to Tennessee, where he completed his residency in diagnostic imaging at the University of Tennessee in 2024 before joining the team at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital.
Dr. Katie Swift attended the University of Wyoming for undergraduate studies. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with heavy attention to wildlife and agriculture. She continued to Colorado State University for veterinary school; in her junior clinical curriculum she became interested in radiation oncology. After veterinary school she practiced general medicine then returned to Colorado State University’s Flint Animal Cancer Center to pursue an internship and residency in radiation oncology. She was trained with heavy emphasis in stereotactic radiosurgery/stereotactic body radiation therapy (SRS/SBRT); the heart of her clinical specialty and research interests. Additionally, she has marked interest in the use of radiation to treat chronic inflammatory conditions and non-oncologic pathologies. Following her residency, she stayed at the Flint Animal Cancer Center for a year before continuing onto private specialty practice on the Front Range.
In addition to private practice, she remains strongly involved in clinical academia by remotely partnering with the University of Saskatchewan.
A rare true native of the Rocky Mountains, Dr. Swift enjoys spending time with her husband and family skiing, biking, wake boarding and surfing. She practices Krav Maga and has a deep avidity for fitness. She believes physical strength, physical accomplishments, and physical endurance are robust reciprocating mediators of mental strength, emotional stability, and professional ambition.
Published Article
Education
University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Science
Colorado State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Colorado State University
Specialty Internship, Radiation Oncology
Colorado State University
Residency, Radiation Oncology
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
Board Certified in Veterinary Radiation Oncology
Jalise Zumstein is a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist, collaborating with a wide range of specialties and caring for pets undergoing routine procedures.
She is passionate about enhancing the quality of care our patients receive, with particular interests in local anesthesia techniques for pain management and cardiothoracic procedures.
Originally from Washington State, where her passion for veterinary medicine began during her undergraduate years as a surgery assistant, she earned both her undergraduate and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees at Washington State University. After veterinary school, she moved to Colorado to complete a rotating internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. She then spent a year in Boston working in emergency medicine before deciding to specialize in anesthesia. She completed an anesthesia specialty internship at North Carolina State University and remained there for an additional three years to finish her residency.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her partner, Steven, and their two dogs. They love discovering new restaurants, trying new foods, traveling, and skiing.
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University
Anesthesiology residency
Anesthesiology internship
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Rotating internship
Washington State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Thomas Adducci is a Colorado native and attended Colorado State University; receiving his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1991. Dr. Adducci practiced in a mixed animal practice for four years and then joined a small animal practice in west Denver where he practiced for 15 years and was also a partner. He became certified in veterinary acupuncture in 2004, at Colorado State University, and studied advanced acupuncture at the Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida. Dr. Adducci joined the general practice team at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in April 2011.
His special interests are pain management and surgery.
Education
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science
Colorado State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Colorado State University
Veterinary Acupuncture
Chi Institute
Advanced Veterinary Acupuncture
Dr. Bryce Engelhardt grew up in western NY where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from SUNY Geneseo. She then earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University and moved to sunny Colorado. She completed a rotating internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, working with the various specialty departments before being offered to stay on as a member of the general practice team.
Dr. Engelhardt enjoys connecting with her patients and their families, and her special interests include preventative care, dentistry, and surgery. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and camping with her dogs.
Education
SUNY Geneseo
Bachelor of Science (Biology)
Cornell University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Cameo Carbone graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology in 1998, a Master of Science in anatomy in 1999 and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2003, all from Colorado State University. She completed a small animal rotating internship in 2004 in the Denver area and has been working in emergency medicine and critical care. She joined the emergency team at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in 2015.
Her interests include polytrauma (injuries to multiple areas of the body and organ systems) such as; hit-by-car cases.
Education
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science
Colorado State University
Master of Science, Anatomy
Colorado State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Emily Feldman grew up in the New York metro area. After High School, Dr. Feldman took a gap year before college traveling and volunteering on small farms which sparked her interest in veterinary medicine. She spent another year after completing her undergraduate degree in Biology from New York University working with rhesus monkeys. She then attended Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, graduated in 2021, and did a 1-year rotating internship here at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. After discovering a love for emergency medicine during internship and working as an emergency relief veterinarian, she returned back to WRAH to join the emergency team full time. Outside of work, Dr. Feldman loves skiing, hiking, biking, scuba diving, all things outdoors, and spending time with her dog, Maine Coon cat, and 4 chickens.
Education
New York University
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Rotating Internship
Dr. Brooke Jensen received her Bachelor of Science in biology at Colorado State University in 2000. After graduation, she researched and photographed humpback whales off the coast of Boston. She returned home to continue her education at Colorado State University and obtain her veterinary degree in 2005. She then completed an internship at the Veterinary Medical & Surgical Group in Ventura, California, followed by a year as a staff emergency doctor. After two years in California, Dr. Jensen moved back to Colorado and began practicing at a general practice. She could not stay away from emergency medicine and spent the next five years commuting from Denver to California working as an emergency doctor at the Veterinary Medical & Surgical Group. In July 2014, Dr. Jensen found a permanent position with the emergency team at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital.
Education
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science
Colorado State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medical & Surgical Group
Internship
Dr. Rebecca Johnson enjoys building new meaningful relationships with pets and their families, combining a thoughtful, preventive approach to general practice with an interest in integrative medicine to support each patient’s individual health and well-being.
Dr. Johnson grew up in Dallas, Texas and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas A&M University before completing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Oklahoma State University. Following veterinary school, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, where she gained experience working alongside specialists in a wide range of disciplines before joining Wheat Ridge as a member of the General Practice team.
Outside of the hospital, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and three cats: Mac, Cheese, and Ringo. She also enjoys skiing, camping, hiking, and playing the piano.
EDUCATION
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Small Animal Rotating Internship
Oklahoma State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Dr. Matthew Lazarus is originally from New York and left for veterinary school right after college. After school, he completed multiple specialty training programs across the country and ultimately decided on working emergency medicine in Colorado.
Outside of work, Dr. Lazarus loves staying active with snowboarding, hockey, mountain biking, and hiking with his fiancé and dogs.
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Education
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Clinical Year
Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island
Rotating Internship
BluePearl Veterinary Partners New York
Surgery Internship
Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center
Surgery Internship
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Orthopedic Fellowship
Dr. Brackman values building lasting relationships with pets and their families and enjoys partnering with owners to provide compassionate, individualized care throughout every stage of life.
She grew up in New Jersey and earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut before completing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Colorado State University. Following veterinary school, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, where she gained experience working alongside specialists in a wide range of disciplines. Dr. Brackman was excited to later return to Wheat Ridge as a member of the general practice team.
Outside the hospital, she enjoys hiking, camping, reading, baking, and spending time with her family and friends.
Education
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Small Animal Rotating Internship
Colorado State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science
Education
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science
Colorado State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Internship
Dr. Gavin McKibben completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon, and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota. His professional interests include emergency medicine, critical care, and internal medicine.
In his free time, Dr. McKibben enjoys skiing, playing ultimate frisbee and pickleball, and spending time with his wife, Lillian, and their three cats Temperance, Constance, and Jean-Luc.
Education
University of Oregon
Undergraduate Studies
University of Minnesota
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Andrea Musarra grew up in Texas and following undergraduate studies had a brief career as a microbiologist working with zoonotic infectious disease for the state of Texas. She ultimately decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and completed a rotating internship after graduation. She decided to pursue a career in emergency medicine, as it incorporates all of her top interests – surgery/wound management, cardiology, and stabilization of critically ill patients.
Education
Michigan State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Tyler Dugard Scott grew up in the heart of Mississippi riding, training, and showing horses in speed events. He completed his undergraduate studies in Animal & Dairy Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University in 2011 and 2015, respectively. He then pulled up his roots and moved to the Washington DC Metro area and completed a rotating small animal internship at the Regional Veterinary Referral Center. Following his passion for surgery, Dr. Scott moved to Colorado to complete two surgical internships: one at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, and a second at Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists in Longmont & Boulder, CO. In 2018, he joined the emergency team at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital.
Dr. Scott has a special interest in emergency surgery, treatment of chronic wounds, lacerations, and polytrauma.
Education
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Animal & Dairy Science
Mississippi State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Regional Veterinary Referral Center
Rotating Internship, Small Animal Medicine
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Internship, Surgery
Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists
Internship, Surgery
Dr. Laura Williams aspired to be a veterinarian at an early age, growing up in the western suburbs of Chicago with cats, dogs, and horses. She completed her undergraduate and veterinary degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she dabbled in a variety of jobs including wildlife rehabilitation, dairy husbandry, equine medicine, and canine ophthalmology research. She finally settled on her true love of canine and feline general practice. After completing her veterinary degree in 2011, Dr. Williams gained valuable experience during her small animal rotating internship before working in general practice for five years. We are excited to have her join our general practice team here at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital.
Her goal is to educate clients on preventative care, weight and disease management. She focuses on effective client communication so that your pets diagnostic and treatment plans are clear every step of the way. Her areas of interest and expertise include dentistry, surgery, and geriatric care.
Education
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
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