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Allyson

Allyson

Practice Manager

Allyson Naplin was born in New Jersey, but grew up in Colorado with her parents and sister. For as long as she can remember, animals were an integral part of her life. In her role as Practice Manager, Allyson loves being able to help owners with their pets and witnessing the special relationships that develop between pets and their owners!

Allyson has been with the Wadsworth Animal Hospital team since 2005. She particularly enjoys the variety of her day to day tasks, whether it’s working with patients, spending some quiet time doing paperwork, or taking care of the plants outside.

Outside the clinic, Allyson shares her home with her 2 Great Danes, Benny and Joon. At 195 pounds, Benny is truly a gentle giant, and Joon is a feisty, petite girl who’s always ready to play. Allyson’s hobbies include working in her yard, playing with her dogs, and more recently, working on her indoor hydroponic garden.

Jaqui

Jaqui

Lead Certified Veterinary Technician

Jaquilyn Mackey grew up in a small oil field town called Rangely in the northwest corner of Colorado. She, along with most of her family, has since relocated to the Denver area. Several years ago, a car accident ended one career and brought about this one, which Jaqui believes was truly meant to be!

It was the unique medical skill set of the veterinary industry that truly drew her in, as well as the ability to provide care and compassion for the voiceless while nurturing the human-animal bond. To her, the most inspiring animal moments are those in which the animal is the rehabilitator and the human is the patient in need of care.

Medically speaking, Jaqui enjoys drawing blood and placing catheters. Surgery is the area that intrigues her the most and keeps her on her toes. Lastly, she is fascinated by the tiny world magnified that makes up lab work. Over the years, Jaqui has seen it all, including a doctor losing her drawers in the middle of surgery. Unable to do anything about it at the time, Jaqui was tasked with covering the windows until the procedure was complete. 

Jaqui has a cat named Nemo – a special needs, retired barn cat whose life now revolves around murder and food. She also has a blue tongued skink, a rehab from the Reptile Humane Society that has a love affair with snails!

Her household is a self-professed nerdy one, full of comic books, anime, video games, tabletop games, books, yarn, and plants. These interests have resulted in treasured family memories, great friendships, and entertainment that has been life changing. 

Daniel

Daniel

Certified Veterinary Assistant

Daniel has always had a passion for medicine and helping others. While he initially set out to pursue a career as a nurse, he quickly came to the realization that human medicine wasn’t quite the right fit for him. Initially terrified of animals thanks to a childhood encounter with an aggressive dog, Daniel overcame his fear, transitioned to vet med and has never looked back. Even if it’s something as simple as administering a vaccine, impacting the lives of animals is something Daniel takes great pride in.

In his role as Certified Veterinary Assistant, Daniel wears many hats and helps his colleagues in a variety of ways. He particularly enjoys assisting with surgery, which he says keeps him on his toes. He also has a special interest in client education and helping pet owners develop a health care plan that best suits their pets’ needs.

At home, Daniel has a menagerie of pets: Axel, a rescue dog who was once abused but has since transformed into a happy, healthy and loyal companion; a black cat named Pumpkin, who is full of spunk and sass. He also has two birds: a cockatiel named Crouton and a Green cheek conure named Penelope (a.k.a. Penny). Penny will spend all day on your shoulder making kissy noises as she presses her beak up against your cheek. Crouton prefers to be by himself most of the time, but tends to be more social when there’s music on.

In his spare time, Daniel enjoys playing video games and watching television with friends and family. He also likes to play basketball. Still, at the end of a long day, nothing brings him more peace and joy than spending quality time with his pets.

Sydney

Sydney

Veterinarian Assistant

When Sydney was a little girl, she informed her parents that she wanted to be a veterinarian when she grew up. She just knew deep down that working with animals and making an impact on their lives was her calling. As a veterinary assistant here at Wadsworth Animal Hospital, Sydney is one step closer to her goal and enjoying every step of the journey along the way!

Prior to becoming a part of the Wadsworth family, Sydney spent a few years as a kennel cleaner and then a short time at another clinic gaining valuable skills and hands-on experience. Professionally, Sydney enjoys administering vaccinations and helping the veterinary technicians. Whether it’s running diagnostics, or holding patients, she is eager to assist in any way she can!

Outside of the clinic, Sydney is very close with her parents and grandmother. The family has three shih tzus. Maverick is athletic and a total cuddle bug, Camden is a grumpy old man, and Gizzy is sweet and loves all creatures, from babies to cats and everything in between.

In addition to animals, Sydney’s other passion is dancing, which she did competitively for more than a decade. When she’s not busy working at the clinic, she serves as crew chief for her dad’s race team and is currently in the process of building her own truck to race as well.

Lana

Lana

Veterinarian Assistant

Growing up with a mother who works in the veterinary field, Lana has been around animals for as long as she can remember, caring for cats, dogs, reptiles, arachnids, birds, and more. As she grew older, Lana’s interest in animal care only strengthened, and it seemed only natural to follow in her mother’s footsteps and pursue a career in veterinary medicine. 

Lana’s journey began as a child, when she would accompany her mom to work. When she learned of an opening at Wadsworth Animal Hospital, she jumped at the opportunity and the rest is history! In her role as veterinary assistant, Lana enjoys performing blood draws and administering vaccines, as both can be challenging yet fulfilling.

At home, Lana is happily married with two dogs: a black lab mix named Max and a cane Corso named Kenai. Some of Lana’s personal interests include hunting, fishing, homesteading, tending to her tomato and pepper crops, and caring for her farm animals, which include 13 chickens, three geese, nine ducks, and 12 quail. 

Ana

Ana

Veterinary Technician

Bio coming soon.

Jennifer

Jennifer

Veterinary Technician

A Colorado native, Jennifer Neuber has always had an affinity for helping animals. She especially enjoys watching puppies grow up and playing a role in keeping them healthy!

Jennifer was with her previous employer for more than 20 years. There, she started out working in the kennel area and worked her way up to Veterinary Technician and Assistant. She joined the Wadsworth team in 2020 and hasn’t missed a beat!

Jennifer is the mother of 6 and has 2 dogs, 3 cats, and a variety of exotics. In her (rare) free time, she enjoys reading and cooking. 

Jessalynn

Jessalynn

Veterinary Technician

Born and raised in Denver, Jessalynn’s family always had pets of some sort, whether it was dogs, hamsters, fish, or some other creature. As a child, she fondly recalls sitting in front of the TV, mesmerized by shows about animals. As she grew older, Jessalynn knew she wanted to help animals on a professional level. Becoming a veterinary technician has allowed her to fulfill her lifelong dream!

Jessalynn started out as at the front desk but her desire to be more hands-on with the patients inspired her to learn more and she eventually worked her way up to a more technical role. Professionally, she loves getting to know patients and bonding with them through regular visits and routine care. She also enjoys seeing sick patients get better and knowing she played a role in their recovery.

At home, Jessalynn has one fur child of her own: an Italian mastiff named Gypsy, whom she refers to as her pride and joy.

Kazzi

Kazzi

Veterinary Technician

Kazzi grew up surrounded by animals – from dogs and cats to birds, iguanas, ferrets and sugar gliders. With each relationship, her love and passion for animal care grew stronger and she knew in her heart that she wanted to do whatever she could to help preserve the relationship from human to furry companion. It came as no surprise, then, that working with animals would ultimately become her career.

Kazzi’s journey began as a kitten foster. The first litter she received was gravely ill, and while two of the three sadly didn’t make it, one did – thanks to Kazzi’s patience and determination. Several litters later, she was promoted to the title of Kitten Coordinator, where she enjoyed pairing kittens with their “furever” homes. From there, she moved on to a receptionist role and worked her way up from assistant to technician. She joined the Wadsworth family in May of 2022. 

On the job, Kazzi enjoys talking with clients and helping them understand the medical aspect of their pets’ health. There is always something new to learn in the veterinary field, and Kazzi loves being able to pass along that knowledge to other pet owners. Clinically, she has a special interest in veterinary dentistry and finds tremendous satisfaction in cleaning abscesses.

At home, Kazzi’s fur family consists of two sweet kitties: Ian and Lela. Ian was the lone survivor from her first fostered litter. Lela, another foster, got along so well with Ian that Kazzi decided she had to stay. Then there is Wigs – a tarantula who is sweet but still somewhat terrifying. 

In her spare time, Kazzi likes to focus on her other passion: art – whether it’s animating, painting, watercolor, sewing, sculpting, or sketching. She loved art so much that she made a promise when she was a kid that she was going to graduate with an art degree. Kazzi officially graduated from RMCAD with a degree in 2D animation.

Maggie

Maggie

Veterinary Technician

Growing up with a mother who is a veterinary technician, animals have been a part of Maggie’s life for as long as she can remember. She would frequently visit her mom at the clinic and help out with the many rescues and fosters the family took in. When Maggie was in college, her cat was diagnosed with a disease that required intense treatment. Being hands-on in her cat’s care and seeing him overcome his issues inspired Maggie to follow in her mother’s footsteps. Turns out, it was the best decision!

Maggie’s journey began as a kennel technician, from which she worked her way up to receptionist and finally veterinary technician. Once she’d graduated from college, she realized she didn’t want to work in her field of study, psychology. Instead, she decided to change gears and pursue her passion for animal care. Professionally, Maggie has a special interest in bloodwork and surgery. She joined the Wadsworth team in July of 2023, and has plans to enroll in vet school.

At home, Maggie has three cats. Ivy is spunky and sassy and the total boss of the house. Asher is sweet and loves to jump on shoulders, run between legs, and hang out on top of the fridge. Athena is shy but loves to cuddle and is crazy about food. When she’s not busy working or tending to her kitties, Maggie enjoys working out, hanging out with friends, and enjoying the occasional night out on the town.

Shantell

Shantell

Veterinary Technician

Throughout her entire life, Shantell has always had a soft spot for animals. When she was just a kid, a stray kitten wandered into her school. The faculty went to every classroom asking if anyone wanted to bring the kitty home. Shantell choked up at the thought that nobody wanted this precious baby, so of course she stepped up to the plate and brought her home. As a veterinary technician, Shantell loves being a voice for those who can’t speak for themselves.

Following high school, Shantell got a job as a receptionist at a local animal ER. A year later, she was promoted to technician and began regularly assisting with emergency cases. She soon found herself wanting to work in a slower-paced environment, however, and decided to pivot to a general practice clinic. There she worked her way up from technician to practice manager. After relocating from Louisiana to Colorado, Shantell joined the Wadsworth Animal Hospital team. Professionally, she has a special interest in dental cleanings.

Outside of work, Shantell lives with her partner Dustin and their two dogs, Riot and Kyra, both of whom are gray pit bulls who love to eat, sleep, and repeat. In her spare time, Shantell enjoys roller skating – a passion that was ignited during Covid. Learning new tricks on skates is incredibly empowering, and she’s learned a lot about herself through the experience as well. Shantell also has an art business on the side, through which she makes beautiful displays that enable insects who have passed away to live on forever.

Taryn

Taryn

Veterinary Technician

Bio coming soon.

Nancy

Nancy

Customer Service Representative

Nancy has always had a special connection with animals. The family dog, Bronx, had a huge impact on her life. As Bronx got older, he started experiencing many issues with his health. Helping to care for him made Nancy realize that she wanted to work with animals as a career.

Prior to becoming a CSR, Nancy had been working in the food and retail space but felt unfulfilled. A friend recommended Wadsworth, and the rest is history! Professionally, Nancy likes accommodating clients and interacting with patients. She also has an interest in diagnostics, namely cytology and bloodwork. 

Outside of the clinic, Nancy is mom to a bright, energetic, kind, and loving boy. She also has two smart pit bulls who have very big personalities. Nancy’s personal interests include reading, learning, eating, nature, animals, cooking/baking, and spending time with family.

Julie

Julie

Customer Service Representative

Julie has always been happiest when she’s been around animals. She truly believes that we as humans were put here to be their voice and look out for their wellbeing. Julie loves working in the veterinary industry, getting to know the animals and watching them grow!

Prior to joining the Wadsworth Animal Hospital team, Julie worked at a couple of other clinics in the area as a veterinary assistant. In her role here as a CSR, Julie loves building relationships with the patients and their owners and being a part of their lives, in the happy moments and the difficult ones.

Outside of work, Julie lives in Wheat Ridge with her husband and their tabby cat, Tony, who loves to play hide and seek around the house and tease the neighbor’s dogs. In her spare time, Julie enjoys biking, yoga, cooking, attending concerts and local festivals, and traveling. The beach is her happy place!

Brianna

Brianna

Customer Service Representative

Growing up, Bri can’t remember a time when her family didn’t have at least one pet running around. This sparked a deep love and appreciation for animals. As she got older, Bri became the go-to person for family and friends whenever they needed advice or help with their pets. Her father even referred to her as his “little vet”! It came as no surprise that Bri would eventually grow up to work in the veterinary industry.

Bri graduated from Adams State University with a degree in Animal Science. She started as a kennel tech and manager in 2019 when she moved to Fort Collins, CO. During this time, Bri developed a passion for ophthalmology. In her role here as a CSR, Bri enjoys client communication and education. Her goal is to become more hands-on with the patients.

At home, Bri lives with her partner and their two pets: a corgi named Charli, and a cat named Stormy. Charli loves long walks, food, and chewing on everything but her toys. Stormy likes to throw everything on the ground, which Charli greatly appreciates. Besides animals, Bri’s personal interests include gardening, photography, and managing the cleaning business she runs on the side. 

Tess

Tess

Client Service Representative

Bio coming soon.

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