Dr. Kelsey Birchall
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Birchall grew up in the Midwest and received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Findlay in Ohio and then went on to veterinary school at the University of Illinois. Before moving to Colorado in 2015, she worked at Banfield as an associate veterinarian in both Temecula and Murrieta, California. Her professional interests include preventive care, nutrition, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and client education. Dr. Birchall currently lives in Thornton with her husband, Matthew, and her lovable mutt, Molly. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing with coffee and a good book, horseback riding, watching HGTV, and exploring Colorado.
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Dr. Amber Weinke
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Weinke was born and raised in sunny Southern California where she earned her bachelor's degree in biological science from Chapman University. She taught marine education for several years on Catalina Island but always knew her passion was with animals. She received her DVM from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at Louisiana State University. Dr. Weinke's Banfield career began in 2016 and her medical interests include surgery, rehabilitation and preventive care. The beauty and outdoor adventures of Colorado drew her here along with her Caribbean adopted furry friends, Kyland and Keaton, and southern comfort rescue, Kajun. On days off, you can find Dr. Weinke snowboarding, hiking or couch surfing with a good movie.
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Jenny Turner
Practice Manager
Jenny's passion for pets started young and was leading her into the veterinary field. She started in emergency care and decided that being a technician was more of her passion. She has a degree in environmental science, but the love for pets kept her in the animal field. Jenny started with Banfield in 2001 in Chicago and moved to Colorado in 2005, and she has decided this is the last move. She and her husband share their home with Rocky, a boxer/American Eskimo, and cats, Bacardi, Moonshine and Smirnoff. When not working, she enjoys anything outdoors including hiking, rafting, backpacking, running, snowshoeing, skiing, and traveling.
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Tamara Knapp, CVT
Shift Lead
Tamara received her Associate of Applied Science degree from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in December of 2011 and has been working at Banfield since January 2012. She believes in preventive care, and enjoys educating clients about preventive care and their pets. She started her career late in life but feels it has been worth the wait! Tamara has 6 dogs including a rough coat collie, a toy poodle, a Pomeranian, a Dachshund (who is blind and deaf from birth), and 2 Chihuahuas. She also has 2 cats (a Sphinx and a domestic short hair), 3 birds (a female Eclectis, a Harlequin Macaw, and a Jardine Parrot), 2 sulcata tortoises, and a predator salt water tank and a coral salt tank.
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Liz Mann
Veterinary Assistant
Liz has lived in Colorado since 1991 and considers it her home state. She lives in Thornton with her stay-at-home husband, David, and their adorable toddler, Isaac. She has had an interest in helping animals her whole life despite a brief foray in education after getting her degree in secondary English education. She has a menagerie of Chihuahuas and cats and would prefer not to disclose numbers! Liz has been with Banfield since 2014 and prides herself on having a special relationship with each and every patient.
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Shelby Rougier
Veterinary Assistant
Shelby was born and raised in the suburbs of Denver, and is going to school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. She has 2 boxers and 2 cats. Her first dog, also a boxer, was at the vet at least twice a month with problems. That's when Shelby realized her love for animals and wanted to be able too give them the best care she could. Shelby has been at Banfield for just a short time but is living her dream each day providing love and care for pets brought in for care.
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Cassie Bergen
Client Service Coordinator
Cassie has lived in beautiful Colorado all her life. She studied criminal justice and sociology at Metropolitan State University of Denver and University of Northern Colorado Greeley. However, she has always had a real love for animals and a true passion working with them! She wants to devote her life to providing the very best care for pets' health and well-being. Cassie looks forward to a continuing education and career dedicated to giving back to the pets in the community. In her free time, she really enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her two little wonderful dogs who bring her so much joy! She has a fun-loving miniature pinscher/terrier mix named Avery and a sweetheart Italian Greyhound named Sophie.
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Steven Dibble
Client Service Coordinator
Steven comes from a military family and grew up in Hawaii. At age 11, his family moved to North Carolina where he later attended Johnson & Wales University for culinary arts. After attending culinary school, he learned that his true passion didn't lie there and wanted to be in the medical field like the rest of his family. Steven aspires to become a veterinary assistant and possibly go back to school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. When not at work, Steven likes to spend his time catching up on the latest video games or hiking and exploring Colorado.
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Rochelle Duncan
Client Service Coordinator
Rochelle is a newfy lover, and enjoys fishing and hiking in her spare time. She has a golden retriever/great Pyrenees mix named Izzy and a domestic short hair cat named Ava. Rochelle also has a child named Isaiah who is in love with Izzy and Ava!
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