ABOUT US

I was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. Throughout my youth, I spent as much time in the wilderness as possible, hunting, fishing and doing anything that put me outdoors. Early in my life, horses were another form of transportation and a way to have fun. It was around age 12 that I began to truly love the company of a horse and search for a way to make them a permanent part of my life. With my general love for animals and a desire to constantly learn, I decided I would become a veterinarian.
With no desire to leave the West, I came to Colorado State University for my undergraduate degree and stayed to get my DVM.  The opportunity with Mobile Veterinary Clinic fell at my feet after attaining my DVM in 2002. I worked for Dr. John Young for 5 years until he decided it was time to retire. The next stage of my career became obvious and Mobile Veterinary Services, LLC was born.
My love of learning pushes me to continually seek knowledge to better understand and treat my equine patients. Lameness and equine dentistry are particular passions of mine. As I continue to grow as a veterinarian, I find these sectors of equine medicine both challenging and gratifying.
Family has always been an important part of my life, and five years ago that life became richer than it has ever been! I met my wife, Jeanine Eller and her 3 boys, Jarrod, Jayson and Jack. In 2012, we added a fourth son, Cayden. These four boys keep Jeanine and me running constantly. Between 4 children, MVS, and Jeanine’s 3 hair salons, we live a full life and that is why Jeanine is often seen “teching” in the truck or I can be seen sweeping floors at a salon.
Between the obligations of my practice and my family, I still try to set aside time to do two of my favorite things – ride my Quarter Horse gelding, Rome, and enjoy the back country. Luckily, I am able to spend several weeks a year combining those activities as I recharge my batteries in the outdoors and enjoy the company of a horse.

Horses have been in my blood since I was four, when I skillfully negotiated for riding lessons in exchange for exemplary behavior at the ophthalmologist’s office. Little did my mother know that that agreement would ignite a passion for horses within me that has heavily shaped both my hobby and my career.

Whether through 4H and Pony Club as a youngster, an exercise rider at the local racetrack, or flying over the cross country course as an avid eventer, I am always most at home on the back of a horse. My herd consists of a retired event mare, Allez, who lives a spoiled life in the mountains of Evergreen, and my 15yo OTTB mare Bailey who, after racing at the track and playing polo, has now found a niche in the dressage world after deciding jumps are just too scary to make a career. In my free time I’m either on the back of a horse, traveling to lands near and far or hiking in the Front Range.

Born and raised in Rochester, NY, I attended college at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, with the intention of graduating as an aeronautical engineer and seeking employment in the aerospace industry. Boy, was I mistaken! After a brief foray as an engineering student, I realized a career without horses was no life at all and shifted my focus to vet school. Several years later, I graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, having also attained my certification in animal chiropractic work from the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association.  I later went on to become certified in veterinary medical acupuncture, a journey which led me to meet and eventually recruit Dr. Kate Baer into MVS.

As a continuous learner, I am constantly seeking new ways to better serve my patients and clients.  I routinely attend continuing education seminars to expand my knowledge base while also sharing that knowledge with clients in the form of hands-on client education seminars.  In addition to equine chiropractic care, my veterinary interests also lie in ophthalmology, endocrine diseases, nutrition, rehabilitation, and lameness. I strive to provide a whole-horse approach to veterinary medicine, and I look forward to serving both you and your horse in the future!

I grew up outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, spending as much time as possible at the barn. After begging my parents, much babysitting, saving, and stall cleaning, my dream of having my own horse finally came true when I was fourteen. With my first horse, Perfect Timing, I competed mainly in the hunter divisions as a junior. I continued riding in college, serving as captain of the varsity intercollegiate equestrian team while pursuing a dual major in biology and French. After college, I spent a year teaching English in rural France (and also taking riding lessons in French!) Still, equine veterinary medicine remained on my mind, and I returned to the U.S. to attend veterinary school at the University of Minnesota. Following graduation, I completed a one-year internship with an equine referral and ambulatory practice in New Jersey, then returned to Pennsylvania to join an equine ambulatory and racetrack practice. While working at the track, I acquired my second horse, Celtic Wonder, and we had the incredible opportunity to compete at the 2016 Thoroughbred Makeover. After nearly 4 years in Pennsylvania, I was ready for a change in scenery, so I relocated to Colorado in the spring of 2017.
I love the variety and challenge of equine ambulatory practice, but I am especially passionate about geriatric horse care, dentistry, wound management, acupuncture, emergency medicine, and lameness/podiatry. Providing advanced, high quality equine care is my priority. I continually strive to offer my clients the most current treatment options and information. I’m excited to offer acupuncture services and look forward to adding new skills and services to continue providing comprehensive care for your horse.

I grew up in Colorado and participated in a wide variety of equine activities. I was a proud member of Douglas County 4H and have competed in several different western performance disciplines. I worked as a polo groom throughout high school and regularly volunteered with equine therapeutic riding programs. I even had a short stint in the hunter-jumper ring! I started working with the wonderful people at MVS during the summer of 2016 and had the privilege of being Dr. Hartman’s technician for a few months. I feel so incredibly lucky to be able to come back and join a team that I already know and love so dearly.

I attended Colorado State University for my undergraduate education, where I studied biomedical science and microbiology, and published research on antibiotic resistance in a veterinary setting. With no desire to leave my incredible home state, I continued my education at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and completed the large animal clinical track, focusing on equine and livestock medicine. I absolutely love the variety that comes with ambulatory practice and have strong interests in dentistry, nutrition, reproduction, and preventative medicine. I believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and enjoy working with people to create thoughtful, realistic plans that will help keep their equine partners in top shape.

In my free time, I enjoy exploring this beautiful state we live in. During my time off, you will find me riding a mountain trail with my horse, hiking with my loyal partner (and the newest member of the MVS truck dog crew) Moxie, or tending to the small herd of Black Angus cattle that my partner, Harrison, and I co-own.

I am so excited to continue to be here in Colorado and to be working with such a wonderful team and group of clients. I can’t wait to work with you!

I grew up horseback and have been a horse owner my whole life. Working for MVS allows me to work with horses and keeps me connected with the horse community. For the last 25 years, I have been involved in the local community rodeo, serving both on the board and as president. Although now retired, I enjoyed being a volunteer firefighter for 15 years. Now, in my free time, I work with my pup, Charlie, or ride as a mounted ranger for Jeffco Parks with my husband, Dale.

I grew up on farms and ranches all over Kansas. Horses were a part of my childhood, but I had lost touch with that passion until I met my husband in 2011. Being married to the equine vet (Dr. Baird) means I spend a lot of evenings and weekends in the truck or the office. Our son, Cayden, often accompanies us on emergency calls and it has been a positive influence as we raise him to be a strong young man. As a small business owner myself, I understand the special relationships we have with our clients and I enjoy working and growing our business together, as a family. I love the change of pace working at MVS gives me and I love that I learn something new every single day.

There was never a doubt from a very young age that I had a passion and love for animals. I am from Briggsdale, Colorado, a small ranching /farming community located in Northeastern Colorado. My family has homesteaded and ranched in Briggsdale for over 100 years. I guess you could say I was born with it in my blood. I was fortunate and blessed growing up on a ranch gave me the ability to start riding horses and being around cattle with my family at the early age of four. I knew right away that I was happiest when I was horseback. I started competing in Junior Rodeo and Ranch Roping at age eight. I continued until I graduated high school. Today I still love to ranch rope and train colts. Even though I have had several horses over the years, it was only last year when I purchased my first horse on my own. She is a 4-year-old quarter horse that I am proud to say I have not only started and done all the groundwork, but with little help from a great trainer and friend, I have a well-started mare that I can now rope, gather and someday compete on. I am excited for the opportunity to learn and grow with such amazing people at the Mobile Vet. It’s not every day you get to do something you love.