Quality Veterinary Technology Program Faculty.

The Veterinary Technology program staff at Colorado Mountain College includes Doctors of Veterinary Medicine, academic instructors and certified Veterinary Technicians.

The vet program sometimes includes guest lecturers and special speakers including research veterinarians, private practice veterinarians, zoo veterinary technicians and veterinarians.

Dr. Jeff Myers, Program Director

Born and raised in Western Canada . Married to Julie. Daughter Nicole and son Hayden. Interests: Camping, biking, fishing, hockey, reading

Education:

• B.S. Veterinary Science - Colorado State University (1982)
• D.V.M. - Colorado State University (1986)

Experience:

• Associate Professor of Veterinary Technology – Colorado Mountain College (2001 – present)
• Veterinarian/Practice Owner – Aspen/Carbondale Animal Hospitals (1991-2001)
  

Dr. Karen Kean-Hines

Karen was selected as the 2004 Teacher of the Year for the Roaring Fork Campus.

Born and raised in Ohio. Lived in Colorado briefly as a child, moved back to attend college and have lived here ever since. Interests: Riding, Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Books

Education:

• B.S. Veterinary Science - Colorado State University (1974)
• D.V.M. - Colorado State University (1976)
  

Experience:

• Professor of Veterinary Technology – Colorado Mountain College (1996 – present)
• Small Animal and Emergency Medicine Practice 1976 to 1996
  

Nancy Sheffield

I was born in Virginia and grew up in the Shenandoah Valley.  I now live in Spring Valley with my husband, Jeff, who is a park ranger.  We share our home with our dog, two cats, and several birds.  My interests include hiking, biking, birding, reading, dogs and yoga

Education:

• Ed.M., Education – University of Illinois (2008)
• B.S., Animal Science – University of Maryland (1981)
• A.A.S., Veterinary Technology – Blue Ridge Community College (1979)

Experience:

• Associate Professor of Veterinary Technology – Colorado Mountain College (2002 to present)
• Certified Veterinary Technician – Eastside Animal Clinic, Naples FL (1998 – 2002)
• Hospital Administrator / Licensed Veterinary Technician – Animal Hospital of Waynesboro, Waynesboro VA (1982 – 1998)

Ruth Walker

Raised in New Mexico. Live in Glenwood Springs with two daughters, 1 dog , and 1 cat. Interests: Running, Biking, Hiking, Reading, Animals!

Education:

• AAS Veterinary Technology Colorado Mountain College (1981)

Experience:

• Colorado Mountain College Veterinary Technology Ranch Manager (1996 to present)
• Glenwood Veterinary Clinic, Glenwood Springs CO Certified Veterinary Technician (1983-1993)
• Good Shepard Animal Hospital, Albuquerque NM Certified Veterinary Technician (1981-1982)