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Dr. Jeff Young – Owner
Dr. Jeffrey Young graduated from the Colorado State University, School of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. Dr. Young believes his humane ethics come from working as an Animal Control Officer during his university training, where he witnessed abuse and neglect of healthy companion animals…View Full Profile

 

Melody Obuobisa – Manager
Melody has worked at PPP since 2001. She has three animals, all adopted from Planned Pethood International. Franky is a Lhasa Mix was found running and no owner ever came for him. When she first got him she had to shave him due to his coat being one large mat! George, her old “man-Cat” has a heart issue as…View Full Profile

 

Veterinarians

 

Dr. Christina Tinetti
Dr. Tinetti attended Colorado State University for both her undergraduate and veterinary studies. Thereafter, she completed a one-year internship in shelter medicine. The internship was a very eye-opening experience. Christina was surrounded by masses of homeless animals, and it broke her…View Full Profile

 

Dr. Rachel Nichols
Dr. Nichols started at Planned Pethood Plus in 2012. She is our permanent weekend doctor. Dr. Nichols is extremely nice and loves to crack a joke or two… View Full Profile

 

Dr. Aiden Costello
Born in Northern California, Dr. Costello received his Bachelor’s degree from Humboldt State University, and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University, graduating with high honors.  Dr. Costello has volunteered in the South Pacific, enjoys fishing, skiing…View Full Profile

 

Dr. Rachel Erickson
Dr. Erickson grew up in Laramie Wyoming and graduated from Colorado State University. Dr. Erickson is proud to be part of the Planned Pethood family, providing affordable veterinary care to the community.  Dr. Erickson shares her home with three dogs and one cat…View Full Profile

 

Dr. Ivan Ivanov
Dr. Ivanov joins Planned Pethood all the way from Bulgaria. Before joining the clinic, Dr. Ivanov worked in private practice form 1998 – 2001, and was a Research Fellow with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences from 2001 – 2004. A proud husband and father, Dr. Ivanov lives…View Full Profile

 

Dr. Nathalie Grossman
Dr. Grossman has been with Planned Pethood since 2001. She is originally from Germany and enjoys both the ideology and implementation of affordable quality veterinary care. She spends her free time outdoors on the trails, mostly on horseback or with her dogs…View Full Profile

 

Dr. Asuka Iguchi
Dr. Iguchi joined PPP all the way from Japan, where she got her DVM from Azabu University. She completed her Educational Commission for foreign Veterinary Graduates in 2010.  Before working at PPP, Dr. Iguchi worked for various small clinics throughout Japan…View Full Profile

 

Aris-Atakem DVM
Dr. Aris Atakem is from Chad, he came to the U.S. in 2006. He studied
at Senegal for his D.V.M., Then he was on to Kansas State for his instructional clinical year to prepare for his state board exam… View full Profile

Certified Veterinary Technicians

 

Janet Hattlestad
Janet has been with PPP since 1994 and has worked as a vet tech since high school. A Certified Veterinary Technician, Janet purpose in life is to care and nurture all animals, as we as care or animals in the medical field. Janet works at placing animals in need of homes…View Full Profile

 

Cortnae Morris
Cortnae is our Head Veterinary Technician and has worked at PPP since 2004. She holds an Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Animal Technology and has studied zoology and animal nutrition at Metro State College.  Before joining PPP, Cortnae worked…View Full Profile

 

Natasha”Tasha” Crabtree
Natasha joined the team at Planned Pethood Plus in 2011. She is
originally from California where she started her career of working with animals. She then wenton to graduate as a Licensed Veterinary Technician from Pima Medical Institute
in…view Full Profile

 

Anne Cordova
Anne Cordova graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 1993. She has worked in low-cost spay/neuter clinics through out her career…view Full Profile

Certified Veterinary Assistants

 

Shelly Hulen
Shelly is currently a veterinary assistant at PPP and is currently working toward her certification as a veterinary technician.  In 1994 she began working with animals but chose another career path; however, has found herself working with animals again!  Shelly…View Full Profile

 

Chrissy Garcia
Chrissy is a Colorado native. Before working with PPP, Chrissy worked with the Arvada West Veterinary Clinic. She joined PPP in 2007. She enjoys spending time with her family, including Peaches, her cat, and Lexa, her Golden Retriever…View Full Profile

 

 

Joshua Klein
Before coming to PPP in 2010, Joshua volunteered at an Exotic Animal Reserve in Israel and worked as a kennel Technician at Aqueduct Animal Hospital in New York.  He holds a degree in Psychology and English. He plans on attending CSU for his DMV…View Full Profile

 

 

Alisha
Alisha started at PPP in 2012, she enjoys working with all the pets. Alisha went to Pima Medical Institute for her education…View Full Profile

 

Patricia Martinez
Patricia has been with PPP since 2009. An avid athlete, Patricia enjoys cross-country, soccer and baseball.  She lives with her beautiful daughter, her two dogs Minnie and Reed and her cat, Kittie…View Full Profile

 

Omar “Chuy” Martinez
Omar began working with our clinic off and on since 2004. Omar attended Adams state College with a focus on International Business.  He enjoys life with his cat, Mac…View Full Profile

 

Hector Martinez
Hector began working with PPP in May of 2001. Prior to working with our clinic, Hector was a volunteer for our non-profit organization. He lives with beautiful daughter Dafni and his Chihuahua, Noodle…View Full Profile

 

Martha Martinez
Martha has worked for PPP since 2008. She enjoys time with her family and friends. When not at our clinic Martha enjoys running and spending times in the outdoors…View Full Profile

 

 

Customer Service Representatives

 

Angela Bryan
Not only does Angela work at Planned Pethood, she is also the Manager of our rescue Boutique, Planet Pet. Angela has personally fostered over 1,000 cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. Before joining us, Angela worked 7 years at Table Mountain Animal Center…View Full Profile

 

Diane Goldy
Originally from Wisconsin, Diane has worked for PPP since 1995. Diane came to assist PPP and has stayed ever since. She lives with Tyler, her beloved Poodle and her sweet Golden Retriever Reggie.  She likes Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain…View Full Profile

 

D’Ann Evans
D’Ann has been working with Dr. Young since 2001. A Colorado native, D’Ann attended both the University of Colorado in Boulder and UNC.  An animal lover since she was young, D’Ann lives two cats, Joey and Finnegan, and two dogs, Sister Bear and Nathan. She believes, “living with animals benefits us in…View Full Profile

 

Dyani Moreno
Dyani joined PPP in 2010. While not manning the busy counter at the clinic, she enjoys fast pitch softball, four-wheeling and staying at home watching movies with her husband Levi, their two boys Emmanuel and Esyah, and her Doberman Pinscher, Chevy.  Dyani is also a foster for some of our wonder…View Full Profile

 

Chris Ubias
Originally from Austin Texas, Chris has been with PPP since 2010.  Chris attended North high school and Mesa State College.  A man of many talents, Chris has a passion for music and owns his own event management and production company…View Full Profile

 

Rebecca Burgess
Rebecca “Becky” Burgess is home grown from Denver Colorado. She is our newest but, very experienced customer service representative. Becky loves sports including …View Full Profile

 

Theo O.
Theo Joined our team here at Planned Pethood Plus in 2012. He loves working with people as well as with their pets…View Full Profile

 

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