Dr. Lisa Barlow
Veterinarian and Owner
Dr. Lisa Barlow was raised in Layton, Utah. For as long as she can remember, she wanted to be a veterinarian! She did her undergraduate work at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah and entered Colorado State University's veterinary medicine program in August of 1981. She graduated from CSU in 1985. After working at a couple of practices, she opened Centennial Valley Animal Hospital, PC in April of '89. She likes all aspects of veterinary practice, but especially enjoys internal medicine, behavior and exotics (ferrets, repitles & birds).
She shares her home with her new husband, Carl, 1 dog, 4 cats, 2 ferrets, 3 birds, 1 iguana, 2 rabbits and 2 llamas. when she is away from the practice, she enjoys hiking, skiing, biking, reading and visiting friends and family.
Dr. Rebecca Hover
Veterinarian
Dr. Rebecca Hover is a Denver native. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology at Colorado State University. Two Years later she was accepted into CSU's veterinary medicine program and graduated in May 1996. She joined Centennial Valley Animal Hospital, PC immediately after graduation.
While in veterinary school, she had anticipated working in a zoo or with marine wildlife. However, the path of life led her to small animal practice and she has enjoyed it ever since. Her favorite fields of veterinary medicine are cardiology and internal medicine. She is currently expanding her knowledge in veterinary dentistry and snake medicine.
She and her husband share their home with 2 wonderfull dogs, three wonderful cats and one rabbit.
Dr. Virginia Rickford
Veterinarian
Dr. Virginia I. Rickford moved to Colorado when she was ten years old. She did her undergraduate study in microbiology at Colorado State University and graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine in May 1996. After graduation, she started her career at a small animal practice in Denver and then joined Centennial Valley Animal Hospital, PC in July 1997. She thinks the best part of Veterinary medicine is the variety of animals that come to the gospital everyday. Her professional interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery and avian medicine. She also enjoys educating the community and children through career days and girl scouts.
She spends her free time at home with her husband, daughter, 3 dogs and 2 cats. Dr. Rickford and her husband are currently expecting a new baby due early next year!
Gina Stonier
Certified Veterinary Technician
Gina graduated from the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in March 1997 and started with us in May 1997. She implemented and teaches the puppy socialization classes offered at the hospital. She spends her spare time with her husband, two dogs and two cockatiels.
Jennifer Nowlin
Certified Veterinary Technician
Jennifer graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in March 1998. She shares her home with her 3 Papillon dogs and 3 cats. She enjoys sailing in her sailboat, travel, dancing, hiking and forcing herself to workout.
Sam Boytim
Certified Veterinary Technician
Sam graduated form the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in March 1998. She also works as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) on an ambulance. Sam's specialty is emergency medicine. She has a fat lazy black cat and enjoys scuba diving and camping.
Kathleen Russell
Bookkeeper
Kathleen is and avid horse trainer, rider and coach. She also shows her Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs. She competes nationwide with her horses and dogs. She shares her home with her husband and 5 "Roadies": Rhett, Bella, Ring, Anna and Winston.
Tara Bartolome
Receptionist
Originally from Hawaii, Tara is a recycling and vegetarian fiend. Tara shares a home with her boyfriend, 2 Akitas, 2 Mutts, 4 cats, and various snakes and lizards. She enjoys camping and painting in her spare time.
Alex Lemaster
Receptionist
Alex graduated from Denver Academy High School in June 1999. She enjoys spending her time riding her horse: Seamus A.K.A. "Ready Kilowatt" and dancing.
Kathy Hollister
Receptionist
Kathy spends her time mountain trekking, snow shoeing, and competing her horse. She has two dogs, five cats, one bird and two horses.
Sarah Spieler
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Sarah is a student at Fairview High School. She enjoys playing soccer and the bass guitar.
Leah Stangel
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Leah is a student at Monarch High School. Leah enjoys riding horses.
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