Veterinary Assistants

Tristan (she/they) is originally from Pensacola, Florida, having graduated with a B.S. in biomedical sciences from the University of West Florida. She may be new to the Denver area this year, but she has been working in veterinary medicine since 2018, having filled every role from receptionist to kennel technician to surgical assistant. At work,…

Originally from Aurora, Colorado, Kylie has a degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and a deep passion for animals and science. She’s currently working toward her goal of becoming a veterinarian, with special interests in microbiology and infectious disease. Outside of work, she loves spending time outdoors and going on adventures with friends. At…

Sydni grew up in Sheridan, Wyoming, and moved back to Denver in October 2024 from Portland, OR, to be closer to family. Her first job in veterinary medicine was at age 16 as a kennel technician, and her passion for the field has only grown since then. She shares her home with her beloved senior…

Katie joined Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic in April 2024 and couldn’t be happier spending her days surrounded by animals. Originally from Dallas, Texas, she traded the heat for the mountains when she moved to Denver in 2020 and quickly made it home. At home, Katie is outnumbered by her two cats, who run the show and…

Christina grew up in sunny SoCal but has always had a heart for adventure. She graduated from Carroll College in Helena, Montana with a degree in Anthrozoology and then spent the next 10 years moving all across the US to pursue her career as a zookeeper. She has worked with primates, bears, big cats, you…

Meg was born and raised in Southern California but moved to Colorado in 2020. She has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in trombone performance but shifted her career towards animal care after COVID. She has been a Veterinary Assistant since 2022 and hopes one day to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. In her free time…

Originally from Rochester, New York Kelly graduated from Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY with a Biology degree and moved on to attend Bel Rea’s veterinary technician program in Denver, Colorado. Her first job in Denver was at Littleton Large Animal Clinic for three years exploring her love for horses. Kelly then worked as a veterinary…

Val was born and raised in New Mexico. They came to Colorado for college originally wanting to become a veterinarian and completed a degree in Biology at CSU. They have a passion for science, veterinary medicine, and animal welfare which has kept them serving animals for the last 20 years. In their off-time, they enjoy…

Taylor grew up in Minnesota and moved to Colorado in 2011. He has been a veterinary assistant since 2018. He has two cats and a Chihuahua of his own. Taylor loves Denver for the hiking, biking, and general outdoor activities.

Nicole grew up in Des Moines Iowa and received her Bachelors of Science in Biology with a focus on Animal Science from Iowa State University. Since then she has served with dozens of non-profits across 6 different states, including multiple zoos and animal shelters. Nicole moved to Denver with her silver Labrador, Indie, for the hiking,…