Dr. Kelly Foster
Chief of Staff
Dr. Kelly Foster is originally from Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Birmingham-Southern College and then from Auburn University as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She joined Banfield Pet Hospital in 2011 and her areas of interest include ophthalmology. She has a golden retriever (Sam), a hound mix (Buster), and three cats (Schmitty da Kitty, Rufus, and Mattie). When not at work, Dr. Foster enjoys spending time with her husband Clay hiking in RMNP or traveling to tropical beaches and jungles.
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Dr. Natalie Dennis
Veterinarian
Dr. Dennis grew up in Minnesota before moving to Tennessee for her undergraduate studies. She graduated from veterinary school at St. Matthews University on the British West Indian island of Grand Cayman, and finished her final year of clinical work at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Her areas of interest include anesthesia and pain management, animal welfare, and oncology. In her free time, Dr. Dennis enjoys music and art, collaborating with shelters and humane societies, snowboarding, and being outdoors. She has two rescue dogs, a bluetick coonhound (Bruce) and a doberman mix (Dixie) along with two spoiled Caribbean cats (Electra and Charlie Crow), and a rabbit (Dexter).
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Dr. Mary McAllister
Veterinarian
Dr. McAllister grew up in rural Pennsylvania, and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado, Denver with a major in biology and a minor in physics focused on biomechanics. She studied veterinary medicine at the University of Edinburgh and achieved accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgery, the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council and the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education. Dr. McAllister enjoys educating owners about how preventive care can help improve the quality of life for their pet. When not at the clinic, Dr. McAllister can be found mentoring 4-H youth back in her hometown or in Colorado, hiking, camping and playing the fiddle. Additionally, she volunteers with Rural Area Veterinary Service in Nicaragua and with Equine Initiative in Honduras. In Denver, she volunteers with a spay/neuter clinic.
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Dr. Cody Cano
Veterinarian
Dr. Cano grew up in Washington State, graduating from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and later, from Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He moved to Colorado to be with his fiancé and their family. Right now, they have a rat, Blitzen, but hope to adopt a dog soon! Dr. Cano is interested in surgery, population management, and preventive care. When he’s not with the Banfield team, he likes to be hunched over a good game of chess, play ukulele and sing, and kick things in Tae Kwon Do class.
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Judy Blancas
Practice Manager
Originally from San Pedro, California, Judy attended Harbor Community College. She moved to Colorado in 2006 and has been with Banfield since October 2010. Judy has a husband and 2 children at home, as well as 5 pets: Rocky (Chihuahua), Percy (Chihuahua), Emily (guinea pig), Thomas (guinea pig), and Rosie (guinea pig). In her spare time, Judy enjoys bike riding, scrap-booking, and writing poetry. A fun fact about Judy is that she acts silly to make others laugh and doesn't care if she looks like a fool.
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Holly Jensen, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Originally from Cincinnati, Holly moved to Colorado in 2010. She graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology with an associate's degree in applied science and has been a CVT with Banfield since October 2013. Holly has 3 pets, a black and white cat named Luna Noir, a sphynx named Sole Bianco, and a rat named Angel. She also currently works for a pet sitting company and in her spare time, enjoys photography and watching movies. Some fun facts about Holly include that she worked as a Wildlife Rehabilitator in Ohio and has owned a goose, a chipmunk, and a pair of raccoons.
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Leslie Pulido, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Leslie is from California and has been with Banfield since September 2015. She received her associate's degree in veterinary technology from the Community College of Denver in 2016 and received certification shortly thereafter. Currently, she is working on a Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Metropolitan State University of Denver with an ultimate goal of becoming a zoo veterinarian. She has completed internships at the Denver Animal Shelter, Maxfund Wellness Center, and Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Leslie has 4 dogs, Shamu, Mia, George and Finley, she is also owned by 2 cats, Charlie and Piper. Her areas of interest include preventive care, emergency medicine, animal behavior, and exotic animal medicine.
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