Louisville Family Animal Hospital: Veterinarian Techs

We provide you the latest in technology and medicine without losing that personal touch.

Springtime Greetings From Louisville Family Animal Hospital

332 McCaslin Blvd
Louisville, CO
(303) 661-0702

Greg Collins, D.V.M
Ami VanDeventer, D.V.M
Katie Smith, D.V.M

Certified Veterinary Techs

Louisville Family Animal Hosipital Veterinarian Techs

A veterinary technician works very closely with your pet’s veterinarian and is an integral part of the veterinary health care team. Not only do they work in the exam rooms, they are the "behind the scenes" people who run all of the blood-chemistry tests, take radiographs (X-Rays), administer medications to hospitalized patients, administer and manage anesthesia, assist in surgery, recover patients after surgery, and perform microscopic studies.

Some compare a veterinary technician to a human nurse. While there are some similarities, a vet tech’s job is of a much broader spectrum than that of a human nurse. This is why the term technician is used instead of nurse. They are technically proficient in many areas.

All of our veterinary technicians have received specialized training specific to the field of veterinary medicine. They attended a rigorous two year program that leads to an associate of applied science degree. Other technician degrees can involve up to four years of course work. Following graduation, the student must pass either the state or national boards. Only then do they receive the title of Certified Veterinary Technician, or CVT. In addition, CVT’s, like veterinarians, must maintain their certification by attending continuing education courses on a regular basis.

You can visit www.bel-rea.com for more information on veterinary technicians.

Our Certified Veterinary Techs

Amy joined or health care team in April of 2006. She is a 2001graduate of Bel-Rea Institute of animal technology. Currently Amy lives with her husband Billy in Boulder. They share their home with Jezabelle (Boston terrier), Target (kitty cat), and two Boa Constrictors, Nigel and Stuart. When she’s not helping animals she is busy in the Colorado outdoors playing soccer and softball, snowboarding, mountain biking and camping… basically anything that has to do with being outside and sports.
Carleen joined the health care team at LFAH in July of 2006. She graduated from Bel-Rea instate of Animal technology in June of 2006 and immediately took and passed her state boards! She lives in Louisville with her two dogs Jacob and Sadie and two cockatiels Loui and Sidney. When not helping the patients at LFAH, Carleen enjoys spends time with her boyfriend Andrew, boating, camping, four wheeling, motorcycling and fishing.
Jasmin joined our family during September of 2006 immediately following her graduation from the Community College of Denver where she earned a degree as a Certified Veterinary Technician. She is originally from California, but has lived in Colorado for over 8-years. Jasmin and her boyfriend Drew share their home in Westminster with two cats, Esmeralda and Snow. When not at work Jasmin enjoys dancing, reading, hiking and playing with animals. She also wanted to mention that she loves Gummi Worms and canned pears!
Cecilia joined our health care team in October of 2006, moving here from San Antonio, Tx. She graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2004 with an Associates of Applied Sciences degree and has over 10-years experience in the veterinary field. She shares her home with three cats, Kolorado, Khalua, and Oliver, her Guinea pig NOD and her Leopard Gecko Samantha.
Michelle joined our health care team in January of 2007 coming to us from a veterinary practice in Hawaii! She received her CVT degree while attending Colby Community Collage in Colby, Kansas where she grew up. Michelle and her husband Tony share their home with Herbie, their 7-year old Shepard mix. In her spare time Michelle enjoys spending time in the Colorado outdoors hiking, running and camping. She also loves reading, watching movies and CSI… preferably Las Vegas!

Our Veterinary Assistants

Casey started at Louisville Family Animal Hospital in March of 2007. She earned her Veterinary Assistant certification from Pima Medical Institute. Casey was a wonderful addition to our team, getting to know our clients in the exam rooms, assisting our veterinary nurses in the treatment area and even working at the busy front desk.
Casey shares her home with her two dogs, Spike and Shiloh, and her three cats, Gracey and Mac & Cheese. In her spare time Casey loves to go camping and fishing in the Colorado Mountains.