About Wellington Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Natalia White, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Natalia White always knew she wanted to work with animals since elementary school. She grew up in Phoenix and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University. She was thrilled to move to northern Colorado once accepted into the Veterinary Medical program at CSU where she graduated with her DVM degree in 2009.

Dr. White has worked in small animal medicine for over 15 years and loves connecting with families and their pets. She treats every pet like they are a part of her own family and she wants to build trusting, long – lasting relationships with her clients. Dr. White is passionate about dentistry, soft tissue surgery and preventive care.

When she is not at work, Dr. White stays busy with her two young children and other ‘babies’ – a three- legged cat, two dogs, a crested gecko and a jumping spider. She loves to travel, read, try new things and she practices Taekwondo.

Hailee Gurren

Customer Service Representative

Howdy, my name is Hailee! I am originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, and have been in Colorado now for 5 years. I am very passionate about working with animals and am currently in school to become a veterinary technician. Coming into work and seeing all your cute pets makes my day!

I myself have a few kiddos of my own, a dog named Beau, and two horses. In my off time, I enjoy cooking, rodeos, hanging out with friends, and off-road racing! I am so grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing team here at Wellington Veterinary Hospital!

Dr. Marie Walker, DVM

Medical Director

Originally from Colorado, Dr. Walker earned her undergrad degree in Biology from St. Olaf College in Minnesota before completing her DVM at CSU in 2018. She began her career in a large practice in Denver before moving to Seattle where she expanded her surgical skills to laparoscopic procedures.

Now returning to Northern Colorado, Dr. Walker is excited to
connect with the community and establish lasting relationships with pets and their families at Wellington Vet Hospital. She has a special fondness for nervous herding breeds of which she has two of her own. Outside the clinic, Dr. Walker enjoys biking, running, and chasing after her two young children.

Dr. Walker is passionate about all aspects of general practice, especially dentistry and soft-tissue, including laparoscopic.

Mary Bubnich

Customer Service Representative

Bio Coming Soon!

Katie Hampton

Customer Service Representative

Hello! I’m Katie. I graduated from CSU with a bachelor’s degree in zoology just a couple of weeks ago! I live in Fort Collins with 3 other ladies, and we are the best of friends. In our house, we have a dog, a cat, a snake, two tortoises, and at one point a hedgehog and frog were in the mix.

I’ve fostered a few dogs during my time as a student as well, and it was such a rewarding experience. There is never a dull moment in the animal department of our home. I also love to volunteer at Rescue Friends Animal Sanctuary here in Wellington.

My favorite part about my job at Wellington Veterinary Hospital is getting to constantly learn new things. Even though I am excited to relax after almost 4 years of studying for my bachelor’s, getting to learn new things about each individual situation, client, and animal is something that has been so rewarding for me!

I love the family feel at the hospital, and I am so excited to continue learning and growing with Wellington Veterinary Hospital.

Jennifer Lucas

Customer Service Representative Manager

My name is Jen, and I have been at Wellington Veterinary Hospital for a little over two years. I worked as a Vet Assistant until June 2022, when I transitioned to the Client Services Manager. I have always had a passion for animals and love being able to interact and help them and their owners.

I have two cats of my own: a sweet, introverted tuxedo named Charles, and an ornery old man named Maximus. Personally, I love spending time with my family, being a homebody, doing puzzles, and crafting.

Lizzie Siviseth

Veterinary Assistant

Hi there! My name is Lizzie, and I started working at Wellington Veterinary Hospital since the beginning of this year. I originally started off as one of our receptionists, but I have transitioned towards the medical side training as a veterinary assistant. I love animals in all shapes in sizes.

If I’m not at the hospital, you can find me hiking/camping, working at my other job, or hanging with all my fur babies and ball python! I am super excited to see my journey at Wellington Veterinary Hospital.

Susan Wilson

Veterinary Assistant

Aloha! My name is Susan. I’m from Hawaii and moved to Fort Collins in 2018.
I graduated in 2022 with my Bachelor of Science in Zoology, and I’m currently working on my Master’s in Toxicology.

I love to travel (I went to Paris, Rome, London, and Costa Rica this summer), hang out with friends, and try new restaurants or bars! I started working at Wellington Veterinary Hospital as a veterinary assistant in September 2021.

I love working here because we are a Fear Free practice that puts the safety of our patients and employees first. I feel like I am constantly learning and being challenged to grow my skill sets while being supported by an amazing team!

Ashley Foster

Veterinary Technician

Salutations! My name is Ashley. I’m from Chicago and have lived in Colorado for almost 10 years now. I grew up with so many animals (ranging from dogs and cats to tarantulas, snakes, lizards of all sorts, and an alligator!) that my house was lovingly referred to as “The Zoo” on my block.

I love to play video games, dance, travel, hang out with my pets, and read books when I’m not working. I look forward to meeting you and your pet(s)!

Cheyenne Grantham

Veterinary Technician

Hello! My name is Cheyenne, but I’m not from Cheyenne! I’ve been in the veterinary field for 5 years and have spent the past 3 years as a technician striving to give the best possible care to all your fur babies.

I grew up as a military brat and have lived a little bit of everywhere, but I have been in the area for about 2.5 years. I have been lucky enough to be a part of the Wellington Veterinary Hospital team for 1.5 years.

When I’m not at our hospital, you can usually find me on the couch avoiding the cold with a book, a puzzle, or some new crotchet project. I have 4 of my own four-legged babies, 2 Goldens, Evie and Seven, 1 gray tabby kitty named Frankenstein, and my not-so-furry naked guinea pig Petunia. I love animals with all my heart, and it brings me immense joy to be able to spend my days helping and healing our wonderful patients.

Dr. Sarah Rich, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Sarah Rich grew up in Rochester Hills, Michigan, where she discovered her passion for veterinary medicine working at a local small animal hospital.

Dr. Rich attended Central Michigan University for her undergraduate degree, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Fire up Chips! She then received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University. Go green! Dr. Rich has a special interest in small animal rehabilitation, integrative medicine, and behavior. She is fear-free and acupuncture-certified.

Dr. Rich lives in Fort Collins with her wife Kara, their three dogs (Wilbur, Eugene, and Charlie), and their four cats (Tuna, Cypress, Cicada, and Kitchen). In her free time, Dr. Rich enjoys playing board games with friends, working on projects around the house, and spending time outdoors.

Dr. Kenley Skinner, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Kenley Skinner was born and raised in Lubbock, TX. During her time in Texas, she was very active in volunteering with animal rescue organizations, which set her on her path to veterinary medicine.

She received her Bachelor’s in Animal Science from Texas TechUniversity, then moved to Fort Collins in 2013. She graduated from Colorado State University with her Master’s in Biomedical Sciences, and then with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2019.

Dr. Skinner lives in Fort Collins with her husband, Matt, and son, King. They have two dogs and three horses. In her free time, Dr. Skinner enjoys spending time with her family and supporting live music in the community.

Dr. Robin Van Metre, VMD

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Robin Van Metre graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been a practicing emergency veterinarian for over 20 years. Her career focus has been working dogs, service dogs, and first-responder training.

She actively supports local law enforcement, search and rescue, and EMS teams providing field support in training in Northern Colorado and across the country. She is currently pursuing her Working Dog Practitioner Degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Van Metre brings her many years of emergency experience to deliver quality, compassionate care to both working dogs and beloved family pets.

Dr. Michelina Petri, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Michelina Petri started her professional career in veterinary medicine when she was 15 years old, working as a kennel assistant, receptionist, veterinary assistant, and eventually veterinary technician in a variety of different clinics.

She started her academic career at Community College and transferred to Colorado State University. She graduated from CSU with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science in Biomedical Science before attending veterinary school there as well. She graduated from CSU School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2016.

After graduation, she worked as an Associate Veterinarian and Chief of Staff at a small animal general practice. Professionally, she loves surgery, internal medicine, dentistry, and dermatology, but above all celebrating and preserving the human-animal bond. She is a member of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, and American Animal Hospital Association. Personally, she loves spending time with her husband and two children, gardening, hiking, and camping.

Dr. Sarah Dietrick, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Sarah Dietrick was raised outside of Houston, Texas, and developed a passion for animal care at an early age with the help of her grandparents farm. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Equine Science from Colorado State University, followed by a Master’s Degree in Management Practice, and ultimately her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from CSU in 2018.

Dr. Sarah brings a strong and diverse veterinary background to her work. She completed an internship at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Kentucky, where she worked with award-winning racehorses. She decided to return to Northern Colorado and since dedicated the past 6 years working in small animal medicine. She has a passion for ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging and soft tissue surgery as well as building relationships with clients and more importantly, their pets.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Sarah is a full-time mom to three children—twin boys and a little girl—and keeps busy wrangling her two oversized “lap dogs,” both Rhodesian Ridgebacks. She is a devoted supporter of CSU football, organizes a weekly tailgate, and is always on the lookout for a great country concert. You may also catch her in the garage working on the next house project or re-reading Harry Potter yearly.

Dr. Sarah and her family have called the Wellington area home for the past ten years, and she looks forward to working with and serving this community for many years to come.