 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… |
 Melody Obuobisa – ManagerMelody 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…
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 Dr. Christina TinettiDr. 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…
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 Dr. Aiden CostelloBorn 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…
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 Dr. Rachel EricksonDr. 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…
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 Dr. Ivan IvanovDr. 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…
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 Dr. Nathalie GrossmanDr. 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…
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 Dr. Asuka IguchiDr. 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…
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 Janet HattlestadJanet 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…
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 Cortnae MorrisCortnae is our Head Veterinary Technician and has worked or PPP since 2004. She holds a n Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Animal Technology and has studied zoology and animal nutrition at Metro State College. Before joining PPP, Cortnae worked…
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 Shelly HulenShelly 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… |
 Chrissy GarciaChrissy 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…
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 Jesse BuchholzJesse joined PPP in 2000. Jesse lives with his dog, Gus, and his two cats, Jack and Sally. An accomplished artist, Jesse has a Bachelor in Fine Arts and his art graces the walls of the clinic. Jesse’s many talents include oil painting, drawing…
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 Joshua KleinBefore 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…
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 Patricia MartinezPatricia 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…
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 Omar “Chuy” MartinezOmar 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…
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 Hector MartinezHector 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…
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 Martha MartinezMartha 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…
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 Jackie SasietaJackie Sasieta joined Planned Pethood in 2011. A passion for animals, Jackie is a…
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 Angela BryanNot 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…
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 Diane GoldyOriginally 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…
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 D’Ann EvansD’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…
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 Dyani MorenoDyani 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…
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 Chris UbiasOriginally 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…
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 Kelly McDowellKelly began working with PPP in April 2010. Before her adventure with animals, Kelly was a bartender with the DCPA for over a decade and worked in the non-profit sector – working with a mental health center for at-risk youth. She has a BA in Political Science and…
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