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, the fresh air, roller blading, 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), her dog (Annie), and her cat (Lucky).
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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, doing dentals and assisting in surgery. 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, Customer Relations
Kim Bowen 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 about 4 years ago. The other members of her family include 1 cat (Maggie), and 4 dogs (Lucy, Seth, and Bear). Their most recent addition to the family is one of the puppies mothered by Lucy a beautiful German Shorthaired Pointer named Belle. 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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