Charlie Meynier, DVM

Dr. Charlie Meynier was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Thibodaux, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University where he received an early acceptance in to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.

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Tom Suplizio, DVM

Dr. Tom Suplizio grew up in Grand Junction, CO, and graduated from Colorado State University Veterinary School in 2001. Following graduation, he completed a 13 month internship at the prestigious Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, MA., where his training included critical care, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, and cardiology. Dr. Tom and his wife, Dr. Tara, returned to Grand Junction in 2002 to raise their children, and be close to family. They purchased Animal Medical Clinic in 2004. Dr. Suplizio joined our emergency staff in early 2012 and we are excited to announce he became a full time member of Vail Valley Animal Hospital in August 2012.

Carrie Van De Wiele, Diplomate ACVIM, Cardiology

Dr. Carrie Van De Wiele received her DVM from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University. She completed her residency in veterinary cardiology at Purdue University after which Dr. Van De Wiele achieved Diplomate ACVIM, Cardiology. Dr. Van De Wiele’s special interests include electrophysiology and congestive heart failure therapy. She is eager to continue her career here in Colorado, providing mobile services from Denver to the Rocky Mountains. Dr. Van De Wiele currently resides in Frisco with her dog, Hailey and cat, Sophie. In her free time, she enjoys cycling, hiking and snowboarding.

Anna Brogren, CVT

Anna was born in Arizona, and raised in Texas. In 1999 she attended school at the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver Co. That same year she began working at Alameda East Veterinary Hospital. Once she received her Associates in Science, and her Veterinary Technician Certification, she moved into the Emergency and Critical Care department. Eventually, she was promoted to weekend evening supervisor and continued her care of animals in need. She has worked with the Safe Harbor Lab Rescue and the Mile High Weimaraner Rescue as a foster parent. After marring her husband, she left Alameda East in 2007 and joined Vail Valley Animal Hospital. With her knowledge of critical care, she was able to assist Dr. Meynier in the development of the Vail Valley Animal ER. Today she continues to work at both Vail Valley Animal Hospital and Vail Valley Animal ER as their lead Technician. She is a current member of the CACVT, NAVTA, and VECCS. She shares this beautiful valley with her husband Paul, and their two pups, Bridget and Eddy.

Diane Stewart, CVT

Diane was born in Virginia and graduated from Blue Ridge Community College with an Associate in Science and her veterinary technician certification. She moved to the outer banks of N.C. after she graduated and worked on all wildlife,including, sea turtles,osprey,eagles, owls and small animals. She has just recently moved to the Vail Valley and joined the team of the Vail Valley Animal Hospital. She enjoys fishing, camping and playing with her 2 dogs.

Maggie Johnson, CVT

Maggie was born and raised in Minnesota. Her passion for animals started at a young age working on her family farm. In 2009 she moved out to Colorado to attend Bel-Rea institute of animal technology in Denver. She earned her Degree in Animal science in March of 2012, and after completing an internship in small animal medicine here at Vail Valley Animal Hospital joined our team. Maggie is a member of the CACVT and became certified veterinary technician in August, she has a special interest in Emergency medicine and enjoys working with our ER clinic. Maggie shares her home with her Doberman mix, Bode and her “giant” Corgi named Soloman. Maggie enjoys skiing, hiking, camping, and going to music festivals.

Courtney Falke, CVT

Courtney was born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA and received her B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from Virginia Tech in 1999. She then headed down to the Sunshine State where she worked in the zoo field as a bird keeper at SeaWorld and Discovery Cove in Orlando. She always enjoyed the medical side of being a zookeeper and after relocating to Santa Monica, CA, she attended Los Angeles Pierce College where she received her A.S. in Veterinary Technology. While living in Santa Monica she worked at VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital where a third of the patients were exotics. After relocating to Denver, CO, she worked at VCA Alameda East in the ICU working with emergency and critical care patients. She recently relocated to Vail and is very excited to join the team here at Vail Valley Animal Hospital. She is a current member of the CACVT and NAVTA. She shares her home with her husband Peter, son Tyce, and two Samoyeds, Brodie and Emma. She enjoys tennis, skiing, and watching football, especially when her beloved Hokies are on the field.

Lindsay Schlesinger, CVT

Lindsay Schlesinger was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas in 2005 and moved to Colorado soon after to work for Vail Resorts. In 2009 she went back to school and received an Associates degree in Veterinary Technology from Front Range Community College. She enjoys drawing, cooking, traveling, camping and enjoying all the perks Colorado has to offer.

Cathy Wetzel

Cathy was born and raised in Michigan, and lived there until she was introduced to wonderful Colorado in 1989 by her then soon-to-be husband, Jeff. Having always loved animals, she began working at an animal hospital in 1995 as a receptionist and technician, and has never looked back. She was very excited to join the Vail Valley Animal Hospital family in December, 2011. In her free time, Cathy enjoys playing hockey, rafting, and camping with her husband Jeff. She has had many pets, but the four-legged loves of her life right now are her lab LaRue, and her two cats, Coolidge and Swizzle.

Inge Tuma

Inge was born in the Czech Republic, former Czechoslovakia. Having an interest and passion for animals since early childhood it was natural that she ended up working with them. She has been working in the Veterinary field as a Veterinary assistant for over fifteen years. Inge has shared her home with German Shepherd Elby, and Briard Miki who have given her many years of joy and companionship. She has also enjoyed the company of a few felines, with the present one being a very sweet and independent Siamese cross named Roche. It was her affinity for nature, travel, and outdoor sports that led Inge to discover this great place that we all enjoy and call home in the Vail Valley.

Courtney von der Heyde

Courtney grew up in East Greenwich, Rhode Island and moved to the Vail Valley in 2006. She joined the Vail Valley Animal Hospital family in August of 2009 as a veterinary technician. Courtney and her husband Scott welcomed a baby boy named Oliver in June of 2011 and share their home with their Boston Terriers, Dude and Mabel, and their Himalayan kitty Francis. Besides animals she enjoys snowboarding, camping, and rafting.

Scott Nolan, EMT

Scott was born in Boulder Colorado, and has lived in Colorado nearly all of his life. After he graduated high school he moved to Summit County and gradually moved his way to Vail. In 2007 Scott got his certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, and almost immediately afterwards began working as a Veterinarian Technician. He shares his home with his wife Whitney, and critters: Lois ( Golden Retriever), cat ( Crispis Atticus) and his Shiba Inu ( Jagger).