Meet the Team

Dr. Ashley always had an interest in medicine in general but after volunteering for a puppy rescue, she fell in love with veterinary medicine.  She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Colorado State University in 2009 where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.  Afterwards, she did a yearlong internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital before settling into general practice in the Boulder area.  Dr. Ashley always dreamed of owning her own hospital and is very excited this dream has come true.  Dr. Ashley believes in practicing high quality medicine tailored to each individual pet and client's needs.  She is also passionate about improving the mental wellbeing of individuals in the field along with strengthening relationships with clients.  Dr. Ashley enjoys practicing all aspects of veterinary medicine but especially loves dentistry, preventative care and ultrasounds.

When not practicing and running a hospital, Dr. Ashley enjoys playing softball, practicing karate, reading and cooking.  Dr. Ashley shares her home with her Golden Retriever puppy Lottie and her black cat Loki! 

Dr. Ami decided at age 9 that she wanted to be a veterinarian. She was able to make this dream become a reality when she graduated with both a Bachelors in Biochemistry and Nutrition from Virginia Tech, and a Doctorate from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. After 2 years of practice in Northern Virginia, Dr. Ami moved to Boulder for the lifestyle, and to run a busy veterinary ER. After 6 years in emergency medicine, and 20 years in general practice in the Boulder area, Dr. Ami is proud to join Dr. Ashley at Coal Creek Animal Hospital!

Dr. Ami strives to maintain a healthy work-life balance, while juggling life with her husband, 2 adolescent kids, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 2 axolotls, 4 tiger salamanders, 2 gerbils, 2 hermit crabs, and a motley collection of fish, shrimp and other aquatic species. She enjoys traveling with her family,live music, cooking and gardening. Dr. Ami comes from a family of lifelong learners and educators, and embraces this tradition as she pursues her 3 rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, serves as a substitute teacher, and mentors students with interest in veterinary medicine. Within veterinary practice, Dr. Ami has a special love of dentistry, senior pet care, and Addison’s Disease (the best disease in the world!)

Kellyn graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2010, and has worked as a veterinary technician in both Colorado and Alaska. Helping animals has always been her dream, which led her to become a veterinary technician.She is passionate about dentistry, feline medicine, and laboratory procedures. When she’s not at work, you can find her in the mountains, running, hiking/backpacking, snowboarding, brewing beer, or on a soccer field. Her favorite race of all time is Mount Marathon, in Seward Alaska. Kellyn's happy place is at home with her husband, their three cats, two ducks, and three rescue dogs. They are expecting their first child this summer 2025! 

Rhonda grew up on a working farm in Iowa with a menagerie of animals. She began her career in veterinary medicine as a technician before she started a family with her husband. After raising 2 wonderful sons, she returned to the field as a veterinary assistant working at a general practice in the Boulder area. Rhonda is proud to join Dr. Ashley at Coal Creek Animal Hospital as a veterinary assistant and inventory manager. She enjoys keeping everything organized at the hospital, filling prescriptions, doing blood draws, and interacting with the clients and their furry family members. Rhonda has a rescue dog named Basil who is always up for a game of fetch, a walk, or a hike up a fourteener. Rhonda also has a 120 gallon saltwater fish tank full of beautiful corals and fish. When Rhonda is not at work or hiking the trails, she can be found on her bike, on a paddle board, on a pickleball court, knitting, sewing, or baking treats!  

Rose grew up in Louisvillle, CO but spent much of her childhood on her family farm in rural Iowa, where she discovered her love of animals and agriculture. She graduated from CSU in 2025 with a B.S. in Animal Sciences and will be continuing her education pursing a M.S. in Biomedical Sciences at CSU. In the future she hopes become a mixed animal veterinarian and provide care to animals big and small. In her free time, she enjoys eating pastries, doing yoga, going on hikes, and riding her horse. 

Jose is currently a student at Bel-Rea and is working hard to complete his veterinary technician certification. Ever since his injured dog received expert care from a veterinarian when he was 7, Jose has been dedicated to pursuing a career in veterinary medicine, inspired by the profound good he witnessed. When he’s not at the clinic, you can find Jose drawing or exploring new techniques with a paintbrush, going for a hike if the weather is on his side, swimming in some sort of body of water, or trying new baking recipes. Jose has three dogs that he loves very much.  

Erika's veterinary journey started with a stray kitten in Florida back in 2006!  That chance encounter led her to a fulfilling career, and in 2012, she brought her talents to Colorful Colorado! As the Lead Client Services Specialist at Coal Creek Animal Hospital, Erika cherishes the connections she makes with clients, patients, and her team. When she's not at the clinic, you can find her curled up with a good book, working on a puzzle, practicing yoga, exploring local trails, hanging out in the kitchen with her husband, or dreaming up puns for her colleagues.

Sarah has been in the field of physical therapy for the past 22 years, supervising for the past 15 of those years. She is extremely excited for this career shift to help create a caring space, helping people and animals alike. Sarah is a Colorado native and grew up in Boulder. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, her Golden Retriever puppy Brinley, her cat Charlie, and her bunny Ash. She loves traveling, outdoor activities, volleyball, running and being on the ninja warrior team with her son.

Morgan is a passionate performer and creative soul with a love for aerial silks and the performing arts. When not soaring through the air or captivating audiences, she enjoys crafting detailed cross-stitch projects and sparkling diamond paintings. She is also an animal lover at heart. Morgan cares for a lively menagerie of pets, including gerbils, fish, dogs, and cats, who keep life joyful and full of inspiration. As a kennel assistant, she loves meeting people and their animals and finds great fulfillment in helping both pets and their owners with care and compassion.