Heather was born in New Jersey, but raised in Colorado. Since 1998 Heather has been in the veterinary field. This is when she started the Bel-Rea veterinary technician program and began volunteering at various practices. In 2000 she became a certified veterinary technician and received her associate’s degree in veterinary technology. Heather has experience in general practice (small animal and exotic), emergency medicine, shelter animals and specialty surgery practice. Heather has several pets of her own including dogs, cats, turtles and a lizard. You may bump into her at the dog park with her baby, name on her back and all the dogs following behind! Heather loves her job at Chatfield and can’t see herself being anywhere else!