Dr. Anita Martinez Graduated from CSU in 1991 and has been practicing in the Colorado Springs area ever since. We have been lucky to have her with us here at Centennial Animal Hospital for the last 11 years. She enjoys spending her free time taking care of her family and being involved with her church. Her furry family includes Robin the Border Collie, Jane the Rat Terrier, Pogo the Toy Fox Terrier and Yukon the Bengal Cat.

Dr. Evelyn Fitzpatrick (AKA “Dr. Fitz”) grew up in Glendale, AZ, and started her multi-college career. First, she headed to Colorado State University to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology. Then she started a Master’s Degree in PathoBiology and Infectious Diseases at the University of Arizona just prior to being accepted into the Veterinary Medicine program at CSU. In 1999, she graduated from the CSU College of Veterinary Medicine – but she wasn’t done yet. She started a Master’s degree in Epidemiology at CSU only to be interrupted a year later by the birth of her first child. At that point, she decided that small animal practice was safer for her family than playing with BioLevel 4 viruses like Ebola, Hemorrhagic Fever, and Plague. And after a few years working in Arizona, she and her family moved to Colorado Springs in 2006. She has been working in the area ever since.

Dr. Peggy Colgate is a sixth generation Coloradoan and notes that the family is not related to the Toothpaste Colgates. She received a Bachelors in Biology from Western State College in Gunnison, CO and her Doctorate of Veterinary medicine from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO in 1993. In addition to her medical degree, she has Bachelors and Masters degrees in anthropology. Dr. Colgate has worked in a number of companion animal veterinary practices in Colorado, Idaho, Montana and New Mexico filling in for Doctors who are sick or on vacation. In recent years she has confined her “relief” work to Colorado exclusively to be closer to family, have more time for her pets and to enjoy the many attractions of our area. Dr. Peggy’s current pet family includes some unruly terriers, a turtle and a salamander who is 21 years old! After having worked at some 40 different practices over her career, Dr. Colgate finds that the staff makes or breaks a clinic and says she especially enjoys working at Centennial because of the excellent crew.

Tira has been a veterinary receptionist for 13 years and also has a degree in secondary education. Though a native of Florida, the mountains of Colorado have been calling and she answered in May of 2015 when she moved to Colorado Springs along with two dachshunds. She can often be found reconnecting with nature and loves hiking and camping.

Originally from Northern Illinois, Leigh moved to Colorado at the age of 8. She is currently attending UCCS for a degree in Biomedical Sciences with the goal of continuing on to Vet School for a focus on large animals. She and her boyfriend have two dogs, Jax, a German Shepherd, and Charlie, a Rat Terrier Poodle mix. Leigh often spends her free time in the mountains hunting, fishing, and hiking.

Cali is a Colorado native who is currently working on continuing her education at the college level for a degree in Psychology. Her family has two charismatic black and white cats, as well as a lovable border collie, and a bearded dragon. Outside of her studies and working at Centennial Animal Hospital, she loves creating and enjoying art. Her favorite types of art to work with include sketching, music, and working with resin.

Kate was born and raised on a 20 acre farm in North Carolina where she used to be a professional dog handler. She moved to Colorado in 2018 when her husband was summoned to Fort Carson by the Army. She absolutely loves the mountains and her beautiful animals. Nothing could be better than to be surrounded by animals and a great workplace. In her free time she goes rock climbing and hiking. Come see her! She can’t wait to meet your fur babies!

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Akemi Grew up in Japan and moved to the states 13 years ago. She graduated from Critter Clips dog grooming school in 2011. She has been grooming dogs, cats and bunny rabbits since then. She also enjoys volunteering at the Humane Society of Pikes Peak Region since 2009. She and her husband enjoy the company of their 3 cats, Nana-chan, Pino, and Chacha.

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McKenzie was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon. Currently, she’s attending Apex College of Veterinary Technology. She has lived and breathed for animals, dedicating all her time to them. She absolutely loves the outdoors, and coffee.