Veterinarians
in Westminster, CO

Dr. Brandi Trantham grew up in central New Mexico and earned a bachelor's degree in animal science from New Mexico State University. She went on to graduate from Colorado State University Veterinary School in 2011, with a focus on small animal medicine. Her professional interests are soft tissue surgery and doctor development, and she has been a Chief of Staff within Banfield for seven years. She has three young daughters and on her days off, she and her husband spend time outdoors hiking and camping with the whole family! More Details >>

Dr. Amy Knutson is originally from Manhattan, Kansas, and attended undergraduate school at Kansas State University prior to attending the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State. She graduated in 2011 with her DVM degree and then moved to Colorado to begin her career as a veterinarian. In July of 2011, she started work at the Westminster Banfield where she has remained since. In 2013, Dr. Knutson married her husband, Geoff, and in November 2014, they welcomed their first son into the world. In 2018, they welcomed their second child, a baby girl. They also have two dogs, a cat, and several fish. Her free time is spent enjoying time with her kids, and hoping to take them on several outdoor adventures as they get older, along with attending as many football games as possible during the Fall. More Details >>

Dr. Kelsey Hughson grew up here in the wonderful state of Colorado, and spent time volunteering for the local animal shelter and working as an assistant at a veterinary practice during high school and college. She went to the University of Denver and then headed to Kansas State University for her veterinary degree. She worked for Banfield as a student and has now been a doctor with the company since 2013. She now has a 1-year-old daughter who keeps her busy on her days off. She also spends time relaxing on the couch with her 2 dogs when the baby is napping! More Details >>

Kayleen is the most recent member of our Banfield team. She graduated at the top of her class from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology with an associate’s degree in applied science, and passed the national exam to become a certified veterinary technician in 2016. She worked at a 24-hour emergency animal hospital for the last three years before joining the team at Banfield. Kayleen also has a bachelor’s degree in international relations and criminal law, and considered becoming a police officer prior to deciding upon veterinary sciences. She absolutely loves cats, especially orange ones. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, napping, and watching Friday Night Lights on a constant loop. More Details >>

Gabby works closely with our team of veterinarians and plays a vital role in your pet's health and care! In 2015, she attended Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology where she earned her degree in applied science of veterinary technology and has since received her certification as a veterinary technician. She has worked with Banfield since 2016, and though her passion is mainly canine nutrition, she also takes interest in surgery, anesthesia, and radiology. Outside of work, she loves traveling to warmer destinations where she can enjoy the underwater world of SCUBA with her husband, Matthew. More Details >>