Staff

Meet the friendly staff at Animal Oasis of the Rockies!

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    Andrea Balogh
    Owner/Hospital Manager

    Andrea grew up in the Midwest where she attended Butler University with a focus in Psychology.  Andrea decided that business ownership was the only way to go, she started and grew several small businesses until starting Animal Oasis Veterinary Hospital in Naples, FL in 2009.  She was able to combine her love for animals and passion for business together.  Since the sale of Animal Oasis Veterinary Hospital in 2017, Andrea, Dr. Stacey and Hadley decided Colorado was where they wanted to live along with their menagerie of fur babies.  In 2018, Andrea and family made the long trek to Broomfield, Colorado where they have embraced the winters with open arms and love spending as much time on the slopes as possible.

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    Hanna Riddick
    Veterinary Technician

    Hanna moved to Colorado from Kansas City, Missouri with her husband, Thomas in 2019.  They currently have 3 amazing fur babies, Cooper (Toy Aussie Shepherd), Chloe (Black Lab/German Shepherd mix), and their cat, Charlotte.  In her free time, Hanna loves renovating her home, going hiking/snowshoeing with her husband, traveling, attending sporting events, and spending time with friends and family.  Hanna has over 3 years of veterinary experience and is so thankful for the opportunity to grow and be a part of the Animal Oasis of the Rockies team.

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    Kaysie Markwardt
    Customer Service Representative

    Kaysie hails from Northern California, and recently relocated to Westminster with her husband.  Fun fact - his name is Casey as well! She is a mom to a 21 year old who just graduated from UCSC; and is a fur-mom to two Red-nose Pitbulls, Ronan and Arabella. When Kaysie isn't working, you can find her baking bread and other treats, rocking out in her car, camping, listening to podcasts, and chatting up anyone who's willing to have a conversation with her. She can't wait to meet you and your four-legged family member!

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    Belen Jaque
    Veterinary Assistant

    Belen is originally from Argentina, but has lived in America almost her whole life.  She escaped from the desert heat in Arizona with her partner to Colorado in 2022 to be closer to friends and family.  Belen has her dog Ivy, her cat Whirl, and even a hedgehog named Donut who are the light of her life.  She loves animals, and working at AOR getting to meet new fluffy friends has been amazing!  In her free time, she likes to paint and take Ivy for bike rides. 

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    Carissa Millsap
    Customer Service Representative

    Carissa was born and raised in a small county in Georgia, and moved to Colorado with her boyfriend and two fur babies, Bella and Buddy.  In her free time, she loves doing crafts and decorating her home.  You can always find Carissa watching sports or spending time with her family on the weekends. Her love for animals has grown over the years and she is so excited to be a part of Animal Oasis of the Rockies team.

  • Ashtyn Miller
    Ashtyn Miller
    Customer Service Representative

    Ashtyn is Colorado born and raised, and has two fur children (one cat, one dog) who simultaneously keep her calm and drive her nuts. In 2015, she traveled for 6 months, visiting 20+ cities and countries, as a cast member in Up With People! Ashtyn loves everything glitter, disney, and of course, animals. She is so excited to join the Animal Oasis family. 

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    Lani Blanchard
    Customer Service Representative

    Lani is Colorado born and raised and lives with her boyfriend and dog, Miko (Maltese).  As Miko has gotten older, he has been diagnosed with diabetes.  But, Miko is still the happiest and sweetest boy around!  Lani attended the University of Northern Colorado as a first generation student and graduated in 2023 with her Bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in Human Services and Sociology.  She has joined the AOR family to focus on her passion for customer service and passion for their fur babies, and to give the best experience and compassion she can provide.

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    Jillian Frank
    Veterinary Technician

    Jillian is a student at CU Boulder studying Molecular Biology.  She plans on pursuing vet medicine after undergrad.  Her love of animals was instilled by her mom after growing up rescuing wandering strays and living with an array of pets.  In her free time, you can find her on the mountain either swimming in an alpine lake or summiting a 14'er with her fur baby, Gable, a 90lb Lab mix.  Her kitty, Maysen, stays home protecting the house from pesky insects and the occasional laser pointer. 

  • Elise Ferguson
    Elise Ferguson
    Veterinary Technician

    Elise is a Colorado native who grew up spending as much time outdoors as possible.  Elise is currently a student at MSU studying Biology.  Her dream is to one day become a veterinarian.  In her free time, Elise can be found camping in the mountains, exploring new breweries with her boyfriend, or cuddling up with her Saint Bernard, Remi.  Elise is thrilled to be a part of Animal Oasis of the Rockies!

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    Lisa Alexandre
    Veterinary Technician

    Lisa has been surrounded by animals for as long as she can remember. Lisa soon began to realize that her passion towards providing exceptional care was something she wanted more of. Through the years, Lisa gained valuable animal experience. Lisa made the decision to move to Colorado from Las Vegas to eventually go to vet school at CSU. Lisa enjoys spending time with her family, doing outdoor activities and reading. Lisa is excited to be part of AOR and to help care for your pets!

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    Melissa Kenney
    Lead Surgery Technician

    Melissa recently moved to Northern Colorado from Dallas, Texas to pursue her career in the veterinary industry.  She has worked in the veterinary industry for over 2 years and plans to go back to school to get her technician certification.  Melissa has 2 Shih Tzu's, Louie and Maggie and loves them with her whole heart.  In her free time, she loves to bake, hike and be with friends and family.  Melissa is glad she moved here to be a part of this awesome staff.

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    Jenna Martinelli
    Veterinary Technician

    Jenna was born and raised in California. She recently moved to Colorado with her husband Ricky to be closer to family. She has worked in the veterinary industry for over 16 years and love working with animals. In 2012, she went to school to become a Pharmacy Technician but soon realized her passion was to work with animals. She is looking forward to learning new things while working alongside the AOR team!

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    Trinity Ruiz
    Lead Veterinary Technician

    Trinity was born and raised in Colorado. She originally went to school to be a phlebotomist but then was lucky enough to find her passion working with animals and has never looked back. She currently lives with her fiance Nolan and their four dogs Link, Stormee, Stitch and Cosmo. They love to spend their freetime paddle boarding and playing outside.  

  • Cintia Holguin
    Cintia Holguin
    Veterinary Technician

    Cintia was born and raised here in Colorado. She graduated from Pima Medical Institute and received her associate degree in Veterinary Technology in 2021. Her interest in medicine and unconditional love for animals is what drove her to this career path. When not working, she enjoys spending time exploring the beautiful outdoors of Colorado with family. She also loves a good lazy day at home watching movies with her cat Emma and husband Jesus. She is very thankful to be part of the AOR team.

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    Angel Villa
    Veterinary Technician

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Location

Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Broomfield Office

Monday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sunday

Closed

Broomfield Office

Monday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday
Closed