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Dr. Chiara Vantaggiato was born and raised on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico in a multicultural family, where she became fluent in both Spanish and Italian. Her passion for animals blossomed in her teenage years when she began volunteering at veterinary clinics. This early exposure led her to pursue a BSc in Biology at…

Jamie’s journey in veterinary care began at the tender age of 11, walking dogs for a local clinic in her Connecticut hometown. Since then, she’s embarked on an exciting adventure, trading the serene landscapes of Breckenridge, Colorado, for the bustling charm of Denver. Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from…

Dr. Kelly Proctor completed her BS in Biology at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. While there she was the manager for the on campus herpetarium of native, non-native, venomous, and non-venomous species of reptiles are amphibians. These animals were used to further classroom studies and educational outreach in the surrounding area. While in undergrad…

Background Dr. Ashlee Bruewer grew up in a suburb of Detroit and wanted to become a veterinarian from a young age. Growing up, she spent her free time riding horses at her local hunter/jumper riding school and generally being a “barn rat”. It was initially her love of horses that motivated her desire to pursue…