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Our Team

Vet care led by visionaries.

We didn't build a staff — we assembled a calling.
Our veterinarians

The doctors that set the standard

Dr. Janell Sharber, Medical Director

Dr. Janell Sharber, DVM

Medical Director

Dr. Sharber is the Medical Director and driving force behind our hospital's elite standard of veterinary medicine. A graduate of Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine, she completed a rigorous rotating internship in emergency & critical care medicine and surgery before advancing her career at several of the nation's leading emergency and critical care centers. There, she managed thousands of complex emergency cases and surgical procedures, developing deep expertise in trauma management, immune-mediated disease, and critical stabilization.

Dr. Sharber's vision for our hospital is simple but transformative: deliver the best medicine possible — care that rivals the precision, technology, and standards of the top human medical facilities. Every protocol, every piece of equipment, and every member of our medical team reflects that philosophy.

Beyond the hospital, she remains an accomplished breeder and handler of Silken Windhounds and other sighthound breeds. Over the last 10 years she has built a premier breeding kennel for the Silken Windhound — the same standard behind UVC - Reproduction. Her dedication to health, performance, and excellence extends from the exam room to the show ring.

Dr. Emily Blount, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Bio coming soon.

Dr. Deborah Schiffer, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Bio coming soon.

Operations & nursing leadership

The team that makes excellence possible

Cassidi Fratto, Hospital Director

Cassidi Fratto, CVT

Hospital Director

Cassidi is a Certified Veterinary Technician with over 20 years of experience, specializing in emergency and critical care and holding RECOVER Certification in CPR. She also holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management, supporting her work in hospital leadership and operations. She has taught emergency medicine and developed training programs for multiple hospitals, and has spent more than half her career in leadership — creating protocols, mentoring teams, and building effective training systems. Her passion remains working beside her team to deliver exceptional care.

Ryan Casey, President

Ryan Casey

President

Ryan is a co-owner and architect of the hospital's long-term vision, overseeing growth, capital investment, and overall business strategy. Drawing on a career building and scaling high-performance AI and data platforms in the software industry, he specializes in designing systems and organizations that can grow aggressively without sacrificing quality or reliability. At the hospital, Ryan focuses on securing the resources, technology, and infrastructure that allow the medical team to practice at an elite level — keeping the practice locally owned and aligned around patient care.

Ivy Collins, Lead Nurse and Inventory Manager

Ivy Collins

Lead Nurse & Inventory Manager

Ivy has over seven years of experience in veterinary medicine with backgrounds in internal medicine, critical care, and exotic animal medicine — giving her experience across a wide range of species and cases. She focuses on compassionate, high-quality care and strong relationships with patients and owners. As Inventory and Lab Manager, she helps keep the hospital organized, well stocked, and diagnostically efficient.

Veterinary & client team

The people behind every visit

Brandi Rauch, CVT, Veterinary Nurse

Brandi Rauch, CVT

Veterinary Nurse

Brandi has worked in veterinary medicine for over 11 years and has been a Certified Veterinary Technician for the past 10. She has spent most of her career in emergency and critical care, with a strong passion for ICU nursing and managing complex cases. She has extensive experience working alongside Dr. Sharber. Fear Free Certified, she focuses on pain management, client education, and treating each patient as her own. Outside of work she enjoys time with her husband and three dogs, traveling, cars, true crime, and the Real Housewives franchise.

Deana Pickering, Veterinary Nurse

Deana Pickering

Veterinary Nurse

Deana has over 15 years in veterinary medicine across general practice and emergency care, with standout skill in IV catheter placement — even in very small patients. Before vet med she trained in the culinary field, including time at Disney World, then transitioned into animal science. She is known for attention to detail and high-quality care. Outside of work she enjoys cosplay and princess-themed events, the outdoors, and time with family. Originally from Arizona, she loves the heat and sunshine.

Amanda Johnson, Veterinary Nurse

Amanda Johnson

Veterinary Nurse

Amanda has worked in veterinary medicine since 2019 in general practice and urgent care. She thrives in the fast pace of emergency medicine and stays calm under pressure, with a special interest in emergency and critical care. Outside of work she enjoys the outdoors, traveling, dirt biking, and photography.

Kaitlyn Anderton, Veterinary Nurse

Kaitlyn Anderton

Veterinary Nurse

Kaitlyn has over six years in veterinary medicine, starting in general practice before focusing on surgery. In specialty practice she gained experience across surgery, emergency, ICU, radiology, and reception. She is dedicated to continuous learning. At home she shares life with a Border Collie and a Catahoula, and enjoys reading and exploring the outdoors with her family.

Ryann Wahlquist, Veterinary Receptionist

Ryann Wahlquist

Veterinary Receptionist

Ryann brings nearly six years in veterinary medicine, combining front-desk skill with clinical support. She began in emergency reception during the COVID-19 pandemic and has worked closely with emergency and surgical teams, including time as a doctor’s assistant supporting surgeons. She is passionate about emergency medicine and fast-paced environments. Outside of work she enjoys painting, the pool, raves, and recharging with a nap. She shares her home with a Golden Retriever, Zula, and a tabby cat, Frankie.

Haley Spatig, Nurse Assistant

Haley Spatig

Nurse Assistant

Haley has worked in veterinary medicine since 2022 across front desk/ER, internal medicine, and urgent care, with strong client communication and clinical support. She began as a CNA in human healthcare before moving to vet med. She is often the go-to for ezyVet questions and is working toward becoming a veterinary technician. Outside of work she enjoys painting, cooking, nature, and time with her partner and two dogs.

Aby Villagomez, Veterinary Receptionist / GP Nurse

Aby Villagomez

Veterinary Receptionist / GP Nurse

Aby has over eight years in veterinary medicine, primarily in general practice, with an associate’s degree in veterinary technology. She has strong clinical skills including dentistry and training new team members in GP surgical procedures, with a particular interest in surgery. She is bilingual in Spanish and English, with family roots in Peru. Outside of work she enjoys time with her four children and pets, including a Turkish Angora mix and an American Bully.

Sydnee Edwards, Veterinary Nurse

Sydnee Edwards

Veterinary Nurse

Sydnee has five years in veterinary medicine in both general practice and urgent care — with a soft spot for GP. She is actively working toward licensure and is passionate about seeing, loving, and treating pets. She shares her home with Max, an 8-year-old Mini Aussie/Schnauzer mix.

Ella Blackburn, Technician Assistant

Ella Blackburn

Technician Assistant

Ella has 1.5 years of experience in veterinary medicine, mostly in ER and ICU, and brings curiosity, calm under pressure, and a love for learning to the team. Inspired by wildlife documentaries and storytellers like David Attenborough and Jane Goodall, she chose vet med as a way to make a real difference for animals in need. She is still early in her career and focused on building her skills every shift. Ella is especially passionate about wildlife conservation—elephants are her favorite, and she hopes to work with them someday. Outside of work she loves playing volleyball, hiking, and camping, and is the middle child in a family of five.

Debbie King, Receptionist

Debbie King

Receptionist

Debbie was born and raised in Utah, where she lives with her husband on three acres alongside horses, eight cats, and two dogs — Annie Mae Oakley, a full-size Goldendoodle, and Hank, a Mini Aussiedoodle. She is proud of her large, close-knit family, including two adult children, a grandchild, and two great-grandchildren, and has competed in barrel racing for over 25 years. After 30 years in law enforcement she retired about four years ago and began her veterinary career roughly a year and a half ago at a 24-hour emergency hospital. Outside of work she enjoys family, her animals, oil and acrylic artwork, and tending her flower garden in summer.

Carlie Morgan, Veterinary Nurse

Carlie Morgan

Veterinary Nurse

Carlie has worked in veterinary medicine since 2019 across general practice and dentistry specialty. Her professional interests include radiology, orthopedics, physical therapy and fitness, and dentistry. Outside the clinic she competes in dog sports with a primary focus on Schutzhund — tracking, obedience, and protection work — and also participates in scent detection. When not training, she enjoys hiking and working toward new summits with her dogs.

Erika Matthews, Veterinary Nurse

Erika Matthews

Veterinary Nurse

Erika began her veterinary career in 2019 at a general practice and exotic animal clinic while completing her bachelor’s degree in biology, including an internship focused on reptile care. She later joined Loveland Living Planet Aquarium as a zookeeper, excelling in animal training and gaining hands-on experience scuba diving in aquatic exhibits. After starting a family she returned to veterinary medicine in emergency/ICU and dentistry specialty, with particular interest in dental radiography and nerve blocks. Outside of work she enjoys houseplants, bird watching, and time with her family.

Alyssa Ferguson, Veterinary Technician

Alyssa Ferguson

Veterinary Technician

Bio coming soon.

Maliya Bland, Veterinary Nurse

Maliya Bland

Veterinary Nurse

Maliya recently made the leap into veterinary medicine, starting in the fast pace of emergency care in her first year. After teaching 6th grade, she wanted a career with the same energy she was used to in the classroom. She is enjoying the UVEC team, meeting pets, and learning every day. Outside of work she is an advocate for literacy and stays involved in her community. When she is not at the clinic she relaxes with a book and her two cats, Lenny and Goose, and FaceTimes each week with her dog, Ollie, who lives in Texas with her family. Evenings are often spent crafting and listening to an audiobook with her fiancée, or watching the movie adaptation of her latest read.