Staff

Meet the friendly staff at Animal Oasis of the Rockies!

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    Andrea Balogh
    Owner/Hospital Manager

    Andrea grew up in the Midwest where she attended Butler University with a focus in Psychology.  Andrea decided that business ownership was the only way to go, she started and grew several small businesses until starting Animal Oasis Veterinary Hospital in Naples, FL in 2009.  She was able to combine her love for animals and passion for business together.  Since the sale of Animal Oasis Veterinary Hospital in 2017, Andrea, Dr. Stacey and Hadley decided Colorado was where they wanted to live along with their menagerie of fur babies.  In 2018, Andrea and family made the long trek to Broomfield, Colorado where they have embraced the winters with open arms and love spending as much time on the slopes as possible.

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    Trinity Ruiz
    Back of Hospital Manager

    Trinity was born and raised in Colorado. She originally went to school to be a phlebotomist but then was lucky enough to find her passion working with animals and has never looked back. She currently lives with her fiance Nolan and their four dogs Link, Stormee, Stitch and Cosmo. They love to spend their freetime paddle boarding and playing outside.  

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    Ashtyn Miller
    Customer Service Representative

    Ashtyn is Colorado born and raised, and has two fur children (one cat, one dog) who simultaneously keep her calm and drive her nuts. In 2015, she traveled for 6 months, visiting 20+ cities and countries, as a cast member in Up With People! Ashtyn loves everything glitter, disney, and of course, animals. She is so excited to join the Animal Oasis family. 

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    Kaysie Markwardt
    Customer Service Representative

    Kaysie hails from Northern California, and recently relocated to Westminster with her husband.  Fun fact - his name is Casey as well! She is a mom to a 21 year old who just graduated from UCSC; and is a fur-mom to two Red-nose Pitbulls, Ronan and Arabella. When Kaysie isn't working, you can find her baking bread and other treats, rocking out in her car, camping, listening to podcasts, and chatting up anyone who's willing to have a conversation with her. She can't wait to meet you and your four-legged family member!

  • Carissa Millsap
    Carissa Millsap
    Customer Service Representative

    Carissa was born and raised in a small county in Georgia, and moved to Colorado with her boyfriend and two fur babies, Bella and Buddy.  In her free time, she loves doing crafts and decorating her home.  You can always find Carissa watching sports or spending time with her family on the weekends. Her love for animals has grown over the years and she is so excited to be a part of Animal Oasis of the Rockies team.

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    Sarah Mannino
    Customer Service Representative

    Hailing from Colorado, Sarah and her husband, Knox, call Erie home. Their household includes Shea, the boxer, Nosier, the cat, and three horses named Luke, Joy, and Shiloh. When she's not at the office, Sarah enjoys camping, off-roading, hiking, and biking.

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    Kaitlin Ross
    Customer Service Representative

    Kaitlin was born and raised in Colorado. In her free time, she enjoys watching sports, reading books, and drinking lots of coffee.  Kaitlin is excited to be a part of the Animal Oasis of the Rockies team and get to meet all of your fur babies!

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    Melissa Kenney
    Registered Veterinary Technician

    Melissa was born in New York, raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and moved to Colorado to pursue her career in the veterinary field.  She has been working with animals since 2017 and has loved every minute of it. Melissa has 2 Shih-tzu's, Maggie and Louie, who can usually be found cuddled up on the couch. In her free time, she enjoys baking, crafting, and spending time with friends and family. She has been with AOR since 2020 and is excited to continue to help care for your fur babies!

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    Jenna Martinelli
    Registered Veterinary Technician

    Jenna was born and raised in California. She recently moved to Colorado with her husband Ricky to be closer to family. She has worked in the veterinary industry for over 16 years and love working with animals. In 2012, she went to school to become a Pharmacy Technician but soon realized her passion was to work with animals. She is looking forward to learning new things while working alongside the AOR team!

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    Hanna Riddick
    Veterinary Assistant

    Hanna moved to Colorado from Kansas City, Missouri with her husband, Thomas in 2019.  They currently have 3 amazing fur babies, Cooper (Toy Aussie Shepherd), Chloe (Black Lab/German Shepherd mix), and their cat, Charlotte.  In her free time, Hanna loves renovating her home, going hiking/snowshoeing with her husband, traveling, attending sporting events, and spending time with friends and family.  Hanna has over 3 years of veterinary experience and is so thankful for the opportunity to grow and be a part of the Animal Oasis of the Rockies team.

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    Belen Jaque
    Veterinary Assistant

    Belen is originally from Argentina, but has lived in America almost her whole life.  She escaped from the desert heat in Arizona with her partner to Colorado in 2022 to be closer to friends and family.  Belen has her dog Ivy, her cat Whirl, and even a hedgehog named Donut who are the light of her life.  She loves animals, and working at AOR getting to meet new fluffy friends has been amazing!  In her free time, she likes to paint and take Ivy for bike rides. 

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    Jillian Frank
    Veterinary Assistant

    Jillian is a student at CU Boulder studying Molecular Biology.  She plans on pursuing vet medicine after undergrad.  Her love of animals was instilled by her mom after growing up rescuing wandering strays and living with an array of pets.  In her free time, you can find her on the mountain either swimming in an alpine lake or summiting a 14'er with her fur baby, Gable, a 90lb Lab mix.  Her kitty, Maysen, stays home protecting the house from pesky insects and the occasional laser pointer. 

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    KOSTIN DUTCHKOWSKI
    Veterinary Assistant

    Kostin is a recent college graduate with a Biology degree and minor in Sustainability.  Her passion for animals, science, and nature are driving factors in her day to day life. Kostin enjoys spending her free time cuddling her chubby orange kitty, Honey, playing video games, and relaxing on the lake. She loves to laugh and crack jokes 90% of the time.  She is excited to join AOR and meet all your babies. 

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    Lisa Alexandre
    Veterinary Assistant

    Lisa has been surrounded by animals for as long as she can remember. Lisa soon began to realize that her passion towards providing exceptional care was something she wanted more of. Through the years, Lisa gained valuable animal experience. Lisa made the decision to move to Colorado from Las Vegas to eventually go to vet school at CSU. Lisa enjoys spending time with her family, doing outdoor activities and reading. Lisa is excited to be part of AOR and to help care for your pets!

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    Angel Villa
    Veterinary Assistant

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  • Kailey Hedman
    Kailey Hedman
    Veterinary Assistant

    Kailey is originally from Washington state but lived in Colorado Springs for 13 years. She just recently moved back to Colorado after living in Florida for a couple of years. Kailey has always loved animals and the medical field; originally wanted to pursue human medicine before realizing her calling in animal medicine. She currently owns a Goldendoodle named Edgar Allan Poodle but has owned a variety of species. You will find her doing all types of activities in the mountains or near the water with her dog. She is incredibly excited to be a part of the AOR team.

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    Taylor Gentry
    Veterinary Assistant

    Taylor was born and raised in California and moved to Colorado to pursue her Bachelor's degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She is planning to apply to veterinary school in 2024.  In her spare time, Taylor loves to read, play volleyball, go on hikes, and has recently gotten into video games. She has a beagle named Mary Jane and a DSH cat named Michelangelo.  She is looking forward to meeting you and your fur babies soon.

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    SYDNIE NIX
    Veterinary Assistant

    Sydnie grew up in Southern Arizona and made the move to Colorado in 2020. In her free time, she takes care of her two fur babies, Bailey and Cooper.  Sydnie is also a competitive barrel racer and loves taking time to ride her horse, Woody.  When she isn't surrounded by animals, she can be found hiking up any and all mountains here in Colorado. She is excited to join the AOR team and meet all of you and your furry friends.

Location

Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Broomfield Office

Monday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sunday

Closed

Broomfield Office

Monday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday
Closed