Chris grew up in Denver and graduated from the BelRea Institute in 1997 with a degree in Veterinary Technology. She spent 13 years as a Certified Veterinary Technician in a practice that specialized in dentistry before coming here in 2010. In addition to her many technician duties (laboratory tech, surgical nurse, anesthesia monitoring, record keeping) Chris is proficient in canine and equine massage therapy.
Chris has Trooper, a rescued Golden Retriever, to keep her company. Her horse Blake keeps her from getting bored!
Cassie Taylor
Cassie does a great job as our receptionist, which is often a balancing act between client needs and our availabiliy. Cassie's lifelong varied animal experience also makes her a great help with restraint and treatments. Cassie moved to Grand County in 2022 with her husband and two dogs, Captain and Sam. In her free time, Cassie enjoys hiking, kayaking, or reading a good book.