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Veterinarians

Dr. Nicole Stahl

Dr. Stahl's Bio

Dr. Nicole Stahl grew up in central Illinois and went to school at the University of Illinois, earning a bachelor’s in Biology in 1994 and her veterinary degree in 1998. She began practicing veterinary medicine in Springfield, IL and moved to Colorado after getting married to Dr. Mike in 2001. She started working at Centennial Animal Hospital in 2001 with Dr. Karen Vollmar. Together with Dr. Mike, they have two boys who keep the family busy with many activities including gymnastics, skiing, fishing, camping, and hiking.

Dr. Mike Stahl

Dr. Stahl's Bio

Dr. Mike Stahl also grew up in central Illinois, graduating with a bachelor’s in Biology in 1993 and his veterinary degree in 1997, both from the University of Illinois. He practiced for 4 years in Illinois working for both a mixed animal practice and a small animal practice. Together he and Dr. Nicole moved to Colorado in 2001. He started working at Centennial Animal Hospital in 2005 and purchased the practice with Dr. Nicole in 2015. Dr. Mike enjoys flying fishing, camping, hiking and mountain biking with his family and rescue mix Lucy.

Dr. Anita Martinez

Dr. Martinez's Bio

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

Dr. Fitzpatrick's Bio

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

Dr. Colgate's Bio

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.

Technicians

Andreanna - CVT

Andreanna's Bio

Andreanna was born in Germany and moved to Colorado Springs at the age of 3. She has always had a passion for animals and finally made that passion a reality by graduating from Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology. She recently passed her national boards to become a certified veterinary technician. In her spare time, she loves spending with her husband and four children, along with her bulldog kiddo’s as well.

Amber - CVT

Amber's Bio

Amber moved to Colorado Springs from Kansas 4 years ago. She grew up in a military family so living in Colorado Springs feels like home. Amber worked as a professional groomer for 3 years prior to enrolling in the veterinary technician program. She received her Associate of Applied Science from CAVT this year and just passed the National Veterinary Technician Examination to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. She has 5 pets that she enjoys spending her free time with, along with enjoying our beautiful outdoors and crafting.

Jennifer

Jennifer's Bio

Jennifer has been a veterinary technician for 15 years, with degrees in Zoology and Veterinary Technology. She is passionate about her work with several different rescue groups throughout the years. In her free time, she enjoys museums and art shows as well as working on her house. She spends time with her daughter along with two cats (Richard Parker and Eleanor) and a fish.

Maureen

Maureen's Bio

Coming soon!

Tammy

Tammy's Bio

Tammy has been a veterinary technician and worked at Centennial Animal Hospital for 12 years. She graduated from Pima in 2004. She’s a rarity a Colorado Native! In her free time, she likes to spend time with her husband, their two small children, two dogs, cat, and fat Guinea pig.

Valerie - CVT

Valerie's Bio

Valerie is a Colorful Colorado native and Army Veteran. One of her dreams is to share the love her past pets have given, by paying it forward to pets in her community. That dream is coming to fruition since graduating from CAVT in 2018. She frequently visits Centennial, CO where her immediate family lives but is happiest when arriving home to her four pets; Hazel, Boyfriend, Opie, and Blizzerd.

Danielle - CVT

Danielle's Bio

Danielle is a Colorado native that graduated form the Veterinary Technician program at Pima Medical Institute & recently passed her national test to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. She currently only has one dog but hopes to have a farm someday. In her free time she likes to go camping and spend time with her friends and family.

Samantha - CVT

Samantha's Bio

I’m a Colorado native and graduated from CAVT. I’ve always had a deep love for animals, and I’m happy to be doing something I’m so passionate about. In my free time I love fishing, camping, and spending time with friends, family, and our 18 year old dog, Bandit.

Brandy - CVT

Brandy's Bio

Brandy moved from Pennsylvania to Colorado with her husband and son in 2018. She immediately enrolled at CAVT where she then graduated in June 2020 with an AAS in Veterinary Technology as well as becoming Fear Free Certified. She then went on to take the national exam to become a Certified Veterinary Technician in July 2020. She is a fun-loving goofball who always tries to keep everyone smiling. Her free time is spent (preferably outdoors) with her husband, son, and two dogs, Rocky and Wilson. Brandy’s dream had been to help animals as a CVT and is ecstatic to finally be doing just that.

Shannon

Shannon's Bio

Bio coming soon!

Receptionists

Tira

Tira's Bio

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.

Cali

Cali's Bio

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.

Nicolai

Nicolai's Bio

Bio coming soon!

Practice Manager

Peg

Peg's Bio

Peg grew up in Idaho and spent most of her youth participating in sporting activities, 4-H, and on a farm surrounded by animals. She has spent the last 18 years traveling the U.S with her husband for the Army and living in New York, Alaska, Washington, and Kansas before settling in Colorado Springs. She has been a technician for the last 8 years and got her start working in emergency medicine, plus she recently completed a program for Certified Practice Management. Peg and her husband share their love of the outdoors and the beauty of Colorado with their fur babies – a rescue pug and boxer pups.

Pet Groomers

Akemi

Akemi's Bio

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.

Ellen

Ellen's Bio

Ellen grew up in rural LaCrosse, WI around and raising many different kinds of animals including Dogs, Cats, Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys, Goats, Sheep, and Texas Long Horn Cattle. Love and respect for animals of all shapes and sizes has always been a huge part of her life. She moved to Colorado Springs in 2012, and has been professionally grooming since 2013. Ellen is currently certified through the National Dog Groomers Association of America and is working towards her Master grooming certification. While pet styling is her professional passion, in her downtime she enjoys hanging out and exploring Colorado with her three fur kiddos, Gracie (Golden Retriever), Charlie (Red Heeler mix) and Adela (Miniature Poodle), puzzles and crafting.