Our Staff
Dr. Gayle P. MacKenzie, BS, MS, DVM
Dr. Gayle MacKenzie received her veterinary training at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, graduating in 1987. Her Master of Science was in physiology and her undergraduate work encompassed animal behavior and psychology. She was born in Albuquerque N.M. and at a very young age knew she would become either a veterinarian or an Olympic ice skater. One of those goals was realized. Gayle and her husband Bill, a fisheries biologist, live in the mountains of Morrison, CO and enjoy their four beautiful cats, two horses, the fresh air, roller blading, yoga, biking and much more. Her nickname is Dr. Cat (not to say she does not love dogs too, SHE DOES!)
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Dr. Gayle P. MacKenzie
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Dr. Jill O\'Connell, BS, DVM
Dr. Jill O\'Connell completed her undergraduate studies at Montana State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Fish and Wildlife Management in 1997. She attended Veterinary School at Iowa State University, graduating in 2001. Jill moved to Colorado and began her veterinary career working at Kipling Veterinary Hospital and has been here ever since. She enjoys the mountains and mild climate, as well as spending time with her husband (Jimmy)and her two sons (Michael & Sean).
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Dr. Jill O\'Connell
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Lisa R. Shaffer, Office Manager
Lisa joined the Kipling Veterinary Hospital and Wellness Center team in 1999, fulfilling a lifelong dream to help animals. She brings over 20 years of business management experience, and a strong love for animals. Lisa is a member of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association, Inc. and attends seminars and classes throughout the year. She enjoys spending time with family, friends, her husband and their children-both two and four legged.
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Lisa R. Shaffer
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Rachel Ritchie, Veterinary Technician
Rachel has worked exclusively in veterinary medicine since 1980. She is a native of Colorado but lived in Dallas, TX from 1981-1997 where she worked for a one-Doctor practice, assisting in surgery and dentals. Rachel has worked for the Kipling Veterinary Hospital and Wellness Center since 1998 as a Veterinary Technician with 23 years of hands on experience and a great love for animals.
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Rachel Ritchie
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Kim Bowen, Vet Tech
Kim Bowen has been with Kipling Veterinary Hospital and Wellness since 2003 and brings energy and fun to our team. She and her husband Joe, have 3 children who attend schools in Lakewood. Kim and her family lived in Southern California before moving to the Lakewood area. The other members of her family include 4 dogs (Lucy, Broady, Button and Bear). Kim is not only a member of our team, but she is also a previous client.
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Kim Bowen
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Dr. Heather Werling, BS, DVM
Dr. Heather Werling attended Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, where she graduated as Valadictorian with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2000. She then entered The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2004. Heather grew up in Ohio but loved the Mountains and the skiing, hiking, and climbing that came with them. This led her first to Utah and now to Kipling Veterinary Hospital, which she joined in 2008. She also has 3 rescued cats: Scooter, Wookie, and Asia, that she adores.
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Dr. Heather Werling
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Naomi Weaver, Client Care Representative
Naomi joined the Kipling Veterinary Hospital team in May of 2008, bringing over 2 years of client care experience with her. She is a native of Colorado, but has lived in Wyoming, Pennsylvania, and Arizona before moving back in the spring of 2007. In her free time Naomi likes spending time with her husband Matt, her 2 Greyhounds, Apollo & Artemis, and her little hairy Italian Greyhound Vinnie. She is also very active with Colorado Greyhound Adoption, helping to coordinate events and meet & greets, and doing some fostering.
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Naomi Weaver
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Dr. Lynn D'Agostino, DVM
Dr. Lynn D'Agostino received her veterinary training at Colorado State University. She received the "Gentle Doctor Award" her senior year and graduated in 1986. She has worked in the Denver area since graduation and was named to the Morris Animal Foundation's Veterinary Honor Roll for Outstanding Service to Animals in 1991. Lynn joined the Kipling Veterinary Hospital team in 2006. She has a special interest in dentistry, pain management, and arthritis treatment. In addition to veterinary medicine, Lynn spends a lot of time on her bike, riding through the foothills near her home in Lakewood. She and her husband Andy have one daughter - their French Brittany Spaniel, Maggie.
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Dr. Lynn D'Agostino
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