Meet our dedicated veterinary team in Broomfield! We are so proud to have these talented and empathetic individuals serving you and your pets. If you are new to our practice, take a moment to read about our vets and support staff, and call (303) 469-5363 today to schedule an appointment!
VETERINARIANS
Dr. Jones, DVM
Hospital director, Veterinarian
Dr. Jones, a Montana native and Michigan State graduate, joined the military in 2012 and volunteered to deploy to Afghanistan as the leader of a Veterinary Service Support Team. In 2014 she was honorably discharged in order to help build a small animal practice, then moved to Boulder in 2017 and began working with Boulder Vet as the new Medical Director. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, and Ultimate Frisbee. Her professional areas of interest include: client communication, orthopedic examinations, dermatology, and radiology.
Dr. Jolly, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Elizabeth Jolly, originally from Denton, Texas, is a veterinarian dedicated to animal health and well-being. She began her academic journey with a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Austin College, followed by a Master’s in Animal Nutrition from Sul Ross State University. Driven by a passion for veterinary medicine, she furthered her education at Texas A&M, where she honed her skills and knowledge for medicine.
Now residing in Colorado, Dr. Jolly is Fear Free certified, emphasizing a gentle and stress-free approach to animal care. Her special interest in nutrition allows her to provide tailored dietary plans that enhance the health and longevity of her patients. Dr. Jolly’s commitment to veterinary medicine is rooted in her profound desire to make a positive impact on the lives of animals and their owners, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Jolly embraces the beauty of Colorado’s outdoors. She enjoys hiking, camping, roller skating, and skiing. Her loyal Australian Shepherd mix, Nala, often accompanies her on these adventures. Dr. Jolly’s balanced approach to work and life underscores her dedication to both her professional and personal interests, making her a compassionate veterinarian.
Dr. Anderson, VMD
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Nicholas Anderson is a Colorado native and studied integrative physiology at the University of Colorado Boulder. He then spent three years working as a veterinary assistant before attending veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Following this, he completed a small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship at Colorado State University before beginning a residency in small animal internal medicine at Cornell University. After a year away in New York, he decided to return to his friends and family in beautiful Colorado.
Dr. Anderson loves animals and is focused on not only finding what is best for your individual pet, but also what works best for you as a family. He is committed to evidence-based preventative medicine and ensuring both you and your furry friends are treated with true compassion and empathy.
You can find him playing board games, pickleball, paddle boarding, reading, hiking, and watching the Nuggets on his days off!
Dr. Thomas, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Thomas earned both her bachelor’s degree in animal sciences and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia. She completed a large animal field services internship at UGA following graduation, and has since practiced medicine in South Carolina, Michigan, and Virgina. She loves the puzzle of veterinary medicine, figuring things out and performing services or providing medications that will positively impact the quality of life for her patients. Her favorite aspect of medicine is surgery and dental, mostly because they are so hands on.
Though she is from Georgia, Dr. Thomas moved to Colorado to be closer to her sister. Outside of work, she spends time with her family, including her three children, two standard poodles (Daphne and Maize), six cats (Penelope, Catina, Popcorn, Helen, Troy, and BG), and axolotl (Mudkip). She also enjoys clay sculpting, puzzles, knitting, as well as hiking, running, and gardening.
TECHNICIANS
Patty
Technician
Patty was born and raised here in Colorado. She started out her career in veterinary medicine by volunteering at a rescue, helping spay and neuter animals on reservations in the 4 Corners. She then went on to graduate from Bel-Rea and became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2017 and that’s also when she joined the team at Laurel! Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is working in the laboratory.
In her free time, Patty enjoys spending time with family, traveling and crocheting. Her favorite animals are German Shepherds and cats.
Ruth
Technician
Ruth spent a large portion her childhood moving around due to her father being in the military. After graduating from high school she landed in St. Louis, MO. Looking for a change, she moved to Denver in 2008. Soon thereafter she decided to go back school; she started a biology degree but then decided to pivot to the veterinary technician program at the Community College of Denver.
Ruth enjoys the field of veterinary medicine because it has taught her patience, kindness, and gratitude. She really enjoys all aspects of the clinic, from helping with client care at the front desk to running anesthesia for a surgical procedure.
In her free time, Ruth enjoys hanging out with her family and Australian shepherd, Zuni. They spend a lot of time outdoors, hiking, camping, snowboarding, and gardening.
Taryn
Technician
Taryn was born in Michigan but came to Colorado after getting tired of the heat in Austin, TX. She graduated from Indiana University with a degree in outdoor recreation and resource management. Her love of animals led her to the veterinary field.
Taryn’s favorite thing about vet med is watching the progression of a patient’s life, from puppy or kitten to adult. She also loves helping the sick patients feel better.
Outside of work, Taryn can be found running or spending time with her three cats, Max, Oli, and Margot.
VETERINARY ASSISTANTS
Quavon
Veterinary Assistant
Quavon was born in Phoenix, AZ. His family was in the military so he’s lived in several cities. Quavon moved to Colorado in 2019 to go to Mesa/CU Denver for biochemistry. After that he interned at GreenWood Rehabilitation Center and later on joined the Laurel team in June 2021. Since being with Laurel, he has become Fear Free Certified!
He has always had a passion for animals, hanging with friends and exploring with his pup Raikou. Quavon’s favorite thing to do is to take his bearded dragon Dracarys, his pup Raikou, and his guinea pig Havoc to the park.
Alysa
Veterinary Assistant
Alysa was born and raised in Northern California, but relocated to Fort Collins to attend Colorado State University. She graduated in May 2024, earning her B.S. degree in Zoology, with a minor in Conservation Biology. Prior to joining Laurel Veterinary Clinic in July 2025, Alysa worked as a Boarding and Dog Daycare Associate in Timnath. What excites Alysa the most about veterinary medicine is the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience working with a team of professionals, as well as honing her clinical skills, which includes completing her training to become fear-free certified. One favorite aspect of the veterinary field that Alysa thoroughly enjoys is interacting with both the animal patients and their owners. Alysa will also be studying to earn her associates degree in Veterinary Technology to pursue her career path as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Ultimately, she aspires to become certified to work as a specialist in canine rehabilitation.
From a young age, Alysa has always had a passion for animals, and in particular, a close affinity with dogs. She grew up caring for her own beloved pets, Sadie, a Tibetan Terrier, and her rescue dog Harry. While she does not currently have any pets at her home in Colorado, she looks forward to finding her own dog companions in the future! In her free time, Alysa enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, painting, drawing, and exploring nature.
Maggie
Veterinary Assistant
Maggie is from Marin County, CA, and moved to Colorado seeking a new adventure that allows easy access to outdoor activities during all four seasons! She has a business degree in marketing from Gonzaga University and is now pursuing a certification as a Veterinary Technician at Penn Foster. Maggie loves meeting all types of dogs and cats with their unique personalities. It is important to her to help these animals who don’t have voices, and to help their owners who want the best for their beloved companions.
Outside of work, Maggie enjoys being in nature, cross-stitching, and crocheting. Her family pets back home in California are Pepper, Yoko, and Gigi.
Ace
Veterinary Assistant
Ace was born in Oklahoma but has lived on and off in Colorado, which definitely feels like home to him. He moved here to live with his fiancé and to be closer to the mountains. Ace has a bachelor’s degree in physiology and an associate’s degree in paramedicine.
Ace loves how complex and investigative veterinary medicine is. It’s a field where you get to help those who can’t help themselves, and that’s incredibly meaningful. He loves that in vet med, you get to do a little bit of everything — running labs, assisting with procedures, and of course, spending time with animals!
When he’s not at the clinic, Ace is doing alpine activities or backpacking with his fiancé. He’s also big on board-game nights with friends, and he works as a paramedic when he’s not in the clinic.
Ace has one dog, Louie, an adventure buddy and best friend.
Tony
Veterinary Assistant
Tony was born in Hawaii, went to college in Georgia, and lived in South Carolina, Michigan, and Virginia before moving to Colorado. He came here for a change of scenery and a better culture for his wife and children. He is excited to learn and grow his skills at Laurel Veterinary Clinic.
Tony has a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Georgia Athens. He has worked in veterinary medicine with his wife, Dr. Thomas, for over 15 years – what could be better than that? Tony loves getting to help furry patients when they need care and owners when they need guidance.
Outside of work, Tony spends most of his time raising his three children. Beyond that, he likes hiking and kayaking, as well as a good game of DnD. He has two dogs, Daphne and Mazie, and several cats.
CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES
Brittany
Client Service Representative
This is Brittany, she has lived in Colorado since 2017, raised in Oahu, Hawaii. In her free time when she’s not at the clinic, she enjoys planting and gardening, hiking and anything having to do with the outdoors. She has a big family and is extremely family orientated; “We often have potlucks and get-togethers.” She has two black cats named Milo and Oliver, they are her babies. Brittany never would have thought she would be interested in working at any veterinary clinic but she is glad to have made this choice. Brittany joined Laurel in 2022! She loves animals and loves seeing them every day at work.
Jess
Inventory Specialist
Jess grew up on a farm, and moved to Colorado as a kid. Her father was stationed in Colorado (Army) and he loved it so much, that they eventually relocated here. She has always had animals in her life, so it was an obvious choice for her to work with and around animals. She currently has a 1.5-year-old rescue dog. She is a Chinese Shar Pei, Australian Cattle Dog mix named Skadi.
Rachel
Client Service Representative
Rachel was born and raised in Broomfield. As a child she had the greatest two cats of all time and a sweet dog, which began her life-long love of pets. She has a degree in cultural anthropology, but after finishing school her love of animals led her to the veterinary field.
Outside of work, Rachel likes to read, play video games, and craft. She has a pug named Scout and she shares her shih tzu Fiyero with her mom.
Rhi
Client Service Representative
Rhi was born in New Mexico but as part of an Air Force family, she lived all over while growing up, from Germany and Alaska to Nevada, Virginia, and Arizona. She moved to Colorado because she was looking for a change, and it has now been her home for some time. Rhi has a business certification from Alaska Technical Institute.
Animals have always been in Rhi’s life. Her favorite thing about veterinary medicine is how preventative medicine can provide a long, quality life for our beloved pets. She loves meeting new animals and their humans, as each one has their own personality.
Outside of work, Rhi bakes and cooks for friends and family. She does lots of arts and crafts projects and enjoys going to the movies. She enjoys traveling and has even been cliff diving a few times even though she doesn’t love heights. Rhi and her husband have two pups, Loretta Lynn (the little boss lady) and Sam (pure energy and love). They both think they are backyard defenders!
ADMIN
Sarah
Practice Manager
Sarah was born and raised in Colorado. She attended Colorado State University where she obtained an undergraduate degree in Biology. She began her career as a zookeeper but moved over to veterinary practice management in late 2021. Her favorite part of working at Laurel is getting to see the kittens and puppies that visit! In her spare time, Sarah loves to knit, read, garden, study insects, and take long road trips with her two kids. She has two cats, Schrodinger and T’Challa.
Tami
Assistant Practice Manager
Tami joined the Laurel team in 2022. Tami was born and raised in Colorado and has no plans on leaving! She graduated from Metro Denver in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology. She has been married to her wonderful husband, Steve, since 2015 and has a son named Tyler. Tami was raised around animals, including volunteering at the Boulder Humane Society as a foster parent, and has had a love of animals since she was born!
In her spare time, Tami loves hiking and anything to do with the water and beautiful lakes of Colorado. At home, she enjoys horror movies, reading (especially anything by Stephen King!), gardening, and painting; she’s also learned to hydro dip and has a fascination with using it on anything not nailed down. Tami enjoys cooking and trying new foods, no matter what they are!
Tami has a Springador named Caruso, named after the old Italian opera singer as he’s an avid “singer.” Caruso loves swimming and is obsessed with tennis balls and squeaky toys.
