ADMINISTRATIVE

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Hospital Director
Marta Montgomery Wilkinson, AAS, CVT, CVPM
Marta has had the joy of working in the veterinary world since 1991. Starting as a Certified Veterinary Technician, becoming a technician leader, then moving into hospital leadership she has welcomed the challenges and learns something new each day. She has worked in all areas of the hospital. Marta is the 2-time past president and past editor of the newsletter for of the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians, CACVT and she continues to be involved in the organization. She has graduated from the prestigious leadership class through the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, CVMA as well as the Veterinary Managers Groups, VMG. Her passion is leadership, team building and strengthening the team through training, core values, culture and fun. She has also completed her Certified Veterinary Practice Management, CVPM.
Marta has known and worked with Dr’s Combs and Hubert for over 30 years. She understands their philosophy and the importance of the community to the hospital.
She has taken on a new adventure and is the owner of K9 Fit Club. An exercise program for both dogs and their humans.
Marta has been blessed with two wonderful kids. Her son Daulton and daughter Jordyn. She loves being outdoors (only in warm weather) and enjoys camping, fishing, walking, horseback riding, classic cars and working around her five acres as well as interior designing and refurbishing furniture. She has 3 dogs, Luna the Chiweenie, Kovu the Doberman, and Eros the Husky. She also has 3 cats, Obie, Sissy VanFlufferstien or Fluff. And Mama kitty. Oh and don’t forget a Ball Python Kaa. Both the two legged and the four-legged kids keep her very bus
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Tech Manager - RVT
Nicole Ruyle
Nikki is a Colorado native.
She has always loved animals and has been at West Ridge for over 20 years. She is a mom of two beautiful kiddos and 1 large furry pup.
She studied to be a Vet Tech at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs and received her CVT
& AAS. She then began at AIMS and received her AS, and transferred to CSU where she completed her BS.
She has also completed her massage certification for animals.
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Director of Purrs and Paws Lodge - PVT
Leigh Mendlik
Leigh moved to Colorado from Australia. She loves all animals, especially spending time with her horses.
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Client Care Coordinator and Inventory Manager
Ashley Wortman
Hey all! I’m Ashley.
I’ve lived in Greeley, CO my entire life. I graduated from Aims Community College with an Associate of Arts degree in 2014. I transferred to Colorado State University shortly after and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology in 2018. I've always had a passion for animals and their well-being. I love working in customer service and getting to know clients and pets personally! I strive to live life with a positive outlook and I am so grateful to be a part of a caring, loving workplace.

Social Media & Marketing Manager
Alex Rodriguez
Alex comes to us with 15 years of executive IT administrative experience. For the last 8 years, Alex has been working with small businesses and non-profit groups to help establish their online presence, IT support, and training, as well as serving as president of an animal rescue auxiliary group.