Staff

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.

Mariah was born and raised in Washington and recently moved to Colorado.  She spent the last six years serving as the Retreats and Conferences Director at YMCA Camp Seymour.  There she spent her days creating weekend retreats and facilitating team building on their challenge course and zip lines.  In her spare time, Mariah enjoys baking, hiking, and exploring with her yellow lab, Maci.  She is excited for this new adventure and thankful to be part of the team.

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.

Erika was born in Colorado but raised in the small town of Sandy, Oregon. She grew up with a driven love for animals, art, music, and nature. After graduating from Portland State in 2018, Erika decided to make the trip back to explore her native roots. She likes spending her off time hiking, reading, cooking, planting, and hanging out with her black Labrador boys, Max and Oliver.

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. 

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 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. 

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 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!

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!

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.

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!

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.  

Kara was born in Columbia, SC but has lived in Dallas TX, Ft Lauderdale FL, Chicago IL, Atlanta GA, and Wilmington/Charlotte NC.  Kara attended Western Carolina University with a focus in Elementary Education and Interior Design.  She married her college sweetheart in 2008 and in April 2015, they transferred to Broomfield, Colorado.  Kara received her license as a Paraoptometric Assistant in 2009 and worked as a Lead Technician for a busy 3 doctor practice before changing her focus to veterinary medicine.  She is excited to start her education towards becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician and is so thankful to be a part of the AOR team.

Courtney recently escaped the humidity and sandy beaches of Naples, Florida. The Colorado mountains called her from her hometown and she has not looked back. Courtney can be found hiking in the mountains all over Colorado, cuddling with her pup, Dobby, and exploring all Colorado has to offer. Courtney has been working her dream job as a technician for over 8 years and is excited to be part of the AOR family.

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.

Danny is brand new to the veterinary scene and is excited to learn every day at AOR! He was raised with lovely cats in the home for as long as he can remember and currently has three wonderful black cats at home. While he has a dream to someday move to France, he is happy to be here with your pets in the meantime. 

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