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13648 Orchard Pkwy. #700


Westminster, CO 80023


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Veterinarians



Mischa Fincher



DVM, cVMA
Hospital Co-Owner





Mischa was born and raised in the small mountain town of Gunnison, CO. A true native! She has wanted to be a veterinarian since the tender age of 3. Mischa received both her undergraduate and DVM degrees from Colorado State University, 1995 and 2000 respectively. She has a deep passion for her patients and professionally enjoys cancer treatments, internal medicine, physical medicine focusing on pain management, nutritional therapy, and surgery.


Mischa is a certified medical acupuncturist for pets and loves to offer integrative treatment options including acupuncture, therapeutic laser, massage, and nutritional therapy. She has been training other veterinarians in veterinary acupuncture since 2007. In her spare time,

Mischa absolutely thrives in the outdoors! Whether it be running, hiking, biking, boating, snowboarding or relaxing on a tropical vacation. She enjoys watching movies with her family and working on her home and gardens.


Mischa desires to bring a welcoming atmosphere to Orchard Veterinary Medical Center, Inc. through compassionate care and community service. She is so very grateful to all the family, friends, clients, and patients throughout the years!


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Katrina (Katie) Knepler



DVM, Hospital Co-Owner





Dr. Knepler was born in Illinois and attended the University of Illinois for her undergraduate and doctorate program. She was allowed early entrance into the veterinary program before completing her undergraduate work and had the unique opportunity to obtain both a bachelor degree and doctorate in veterinary medicine. She and her husband moved to Colorado after graduation where she worked with large and small animals. Dr. Knepler elected to focus solely on small animals, exotics and has practiced in the Denver Metro area since 2005 before entering into practice ownership. Her areas of interest are surgery, exotic medicine and surgery, ultrasound, and advanced dentistry. Since moving to Colorado in 2002, Katie has added 2 children, 3 dogs, and a cat to her family. She enjoys golfing with her husband, camping, skiing, running and gardening, when she isn’t chasing after her kids (2 legged or four!) They enjoy going to baseball games and spending time outdoors as a family.


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Our Team


What to expect at your first visit with us!



Dylan



Certified Veterinary Technician



Dylan was born in Wyoming but has been living in the front range his whole life. He graduated with a Bachelor's in Communication from the University of Wyoming in 2010. Looking for a change of pace, he decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine in 2013. After graduating Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2015, Dylan has worked as a CVT ever since. Dylan spends most of his spare time with his dog, cat, wife and son, and enjoys camping, fishing, and skiing. His favorite animal is worms.



Mallori



Certified Veterinary Technician



Mallori is from Bay City, Michigan. She has been a veterinary technician since 2005 and has worked in every area of the vet field, from small animal practices to equine and drug testing. Since she was little, animals have always been a passion of Mallori’s. She loves working with all kinds of animals, figuring out problems, and saving lives. In her spare time, you will find her giving back by volunteering her time at Good Samaritan Hospital. This community gave so much to her in her time need. She enjoys riding her horse, exploring the outdoors, and enjoys paddle boarding with her Bulldogs!



Alyssa L.



Certified Veterinary Technician



Alyssa grew up in Pennsylvania. She relocated to Denver in 2010 and started working with animals shortly after. She knew from a very young age helping animals was her passion. Alyssa worked in emergency medicine and shelter med before joining the OVMC family. In her spare time you will find her hanging out or gardening in the backyard with her husband and all their animals including Kevin the gecko!



Kimberly



General Practice Receptionist



Kimberly is a Colorado native, She has worked in the veterinary field since 2000. She has worked as a receptionist in General Practice and Emergency. Outside of the clinic she spends time with her husband of 32 years. She also has 3 beautiful grandchildren! Kimberly has 4 pets at home; Khaleesi, Maci, Nova, and Racin. She enjoys racing with her family at Bandimere Speedway and watching NHRA racing supporting her favorite driver Matt Hagan.



Caitlyn



Certified Veterinary Technician



Caitlyn is a Certified Veterinary Technician working in the veterinary field for 6 years, caring for companion animals in both Maryland and Colorado. Her career started in human medicine, where she was a Certified Medical Technician providing TLC to nursing home residents. She uses that same level of TLC with pets here at OVMC. Her passion is for anesthesia and safe anesthetic monitoring techniques. She earned her BA in Phycology from Towson University and studied veterinary technology at CCBC, where she received her certification. Caitlyn loves spending time in the outdoors with her mixed breed Harper and her Chesapeake Bay Retriever Goose.



Emily



Urgent Care Receptionist/Certified Veterinary Technicican



Emily has been a veterinary professional for nearly 2 decades, serving in multiple small animal, exotic, and wildlife practices. She is a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator with the State of Colorado and is also internationally certified in wildlife rehabilitation by the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council -- making her one of only 4 people in the state of Colorado with this designation. Emily's area of interest and expertise is birds, with a special interest in birds of prey. Emily earned her BFA in illustration from the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, where her focus was on veterinary and medical illustration.



Alyssa M.



Urgent Care Certified Veterinary Technician



Alyssa has been a Veterinary Professional for over 8 years, specializing in emergency medicine. She has worked on and off for Orchard Vet for the last two years. Alyssa is an Elite Fear Free Certified professional and loves making even the most nervous and fearful pets feel more comfortable and at ease. In addition to veterinary medicine, she is a Licensed Aesthetician and has a passion for makeup and specializes in wedding makeup. Alyssa lives in Brighton with her boyfriend and her Pit mix Titan and miniature Aussie Luna. In her free time Alyssa loves to be outdoors, hiking and camping with her family.



Cami



Veterinary Technician



Cami has been in Veterinary Medicine for almost 5 years. Before that, she was a pastry chef. She has always had a love for animals. She’s grown up with dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and horses. She has an Australian Shepherd named Sophie, two cats Mina and Oliver, and two Central American Wood turtles Jupiter and Juno. While being a full time technician, she attends University part time studying anthropology. Her dream is to become a bio-archaeologist and study human remains found at archaeological excavation sites. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and adventuring with her dog, and spending time with her friends and cats.



Ashley



Urgent Care Veterinary Technician



Born and raised in southern California, Ashley moved to Colorado in 2020 and since being here has grown a love for the snow and mountain life. Being a technician for 8 years, she has worked in emergency and critical care medicine for half that time and recently discovered her passion for exotic animal medicine. She has her own personal zoo at home, with her 2 reptiles, 1 amphibian, 2 cats and 2 dogs and is always looking for more reptiles to add to the family. Aside from spending time with her critters at home, she is currently studying to become Fear Free certified, and volunteers at Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance. Ashley hopes to further her career by becoming a Technician Specialist in Zoological medicine.



Marissa



Veterinary Assistant



Marissa is a veterinary assistant and front desk receptionist. She is passionate about continued education and interested in building off her experience as an veterinary assistant. Whether as a veterinarian or technician, she wants to continue in medicine. With a farm background, she is familiar with large and small creatures. Felines have a special place in her heart though. She has one of her own called Ravi. When she's not loving on furry friends, she's out soaking up nature and hanging out with friends. Marissa enjoys a myriad activities and is known for being full of personality.



Carly



Practice Manager



Carly is a Southern California native and moved to Colorado in 2006. With over 15 years of experience in the animal industry, she holds extensive knowledge in the field and has a strong commitment to supporting her team, the clients, and their pets. Her goal is to ensure everyone has the best experience at OVMC!

When she is not at the clinic, you will find her spending time with her family, both 2 and 4 legged, usually doing something outdoors!



Miranda



Certified Veterinary Technician



Miranda is a registered veterinary technician, starting her career in 2006. She loves urgent care, speaking with clients and helping all the fur babies. In her spare time she reads historical fiction, enjoys astronomy, photography, baking, spending time with Mother Earth, and being in the sun. She has a Purple Passion Ball Python, Mr. Crowley, two rescued Standard Poodles, Malcolm Reynolds and Hazel Nut, and a calico kitty named Kaylee. She also has a funny husband, a cool adult son, two step kids, and a mom that lives in her basement apartment. She's looking forward to helping you and your fur babies.



Kiana



Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant



Bio coming soon!



If you are looking for a top-notch vet for your pets, look no further. Orchard Veterinary Medical Center is a peaceful, clean, modern facility with an extremely kind, friendly staff who clearly loves animals. I have taken my pets (rabbit and dogs) to Dr. Knepler for almost a decade because she is professional, knowledgable, honest, and sincere. My husky is fearful, so Dr. Knepler and her staff go out of their way to be patient and gentle while rewarding her with treats. I When my husky broke her tooth chewing on a nylabone, Dr. Knepler was able to bond the tooth instead of extracting it (a less intrusive solution that saves the tooth and is far less painful for the pet). Dr. Knepler never talks down to me or makes me feel like I'm a bad pet owner. She offers knowledgeable advice/suggestions about treatment options but is never pushy about what she thinks I should or should not do. Even though I moved away from Westminster a few years ago, I still drive my dogs over an hour to see her, passing many other veterinarians along the way. I really can't recommend her, her staff, or her facility enough! My dogs give her 5 wags! - Michelle J.



If you are looking for a top-notch vet for your pets, look no further. Orchard Veterinary Medical Center is a peaceful, clean, modern facility with an extremely kind, friendly staff who clearly loves animals. I have taken my pets (rabbit and dogs) to Dr. Knepler for almost a decade because she is professional, knowledgable, honest, and sincere. My husky is fearful, so Dr. Knepler and her staff go out of their way to be patient and gentle while rewarding her with treats. I When my husky broke her tooth chewing on a nylabone, Dr. Knepler was able to bond the tooth instead of extracting it (a less intrusive solution that saves the tooth and is far less painful for the pet). Dr. Knepler never talks down to me or makes me feel like I'm a bad pet owner. She offers knowledgeable advice/suggestions about treatment options but is never pushy about what she thinks I should or should not do. Even though I moved away from Westminster a few years ago, I still drive my dogs over an hour to see her, passing many other veterinarians along the way. I really can't recommend her, her staff, or her facility enough! My dogs give her 5 wags! - Michelle J.



"Wanted to jump in a leave a review for Orchard Veterinary. We absolutely love this Vet. Dr. Fincher is AMAZING and her team is *first class. Everyone single person who works here cares, they've been so amazing to deal with. They go above and beyond EVERY time. They've accommodated us on short notice and even been in-touch during non-business hours. These guys ROCK it. 5 Stars and highly recommended!!!!" - Katie R.



"I can't say enough about the awesome staff and care my dog has received here! Everyone is kind, competent, and compassionate. The costs of services have been totally reasonable. Highly recommended!" - Amy G.



"Such a caring group! They always call to check in my animals the day after appts or shots and spend lots of time with you making sure all your questions are answered." - Amy T.



"Dr. Fincher, Dr. Knepler, and Tiffany are awesome. They've been seeing and caring for my dogs for over 12 years from general basic care through advanced geriatric care, acupuncture, and oncology, from birth to passing of several of my pets, and helped me rescue and rehabilitate an abused and battered older dog a few years back. Over the last 30 years, I've met and dealt with many veterinarians but these distinguished ladys are the best, most compassionate, and caring veterinarians I've had the pleasure to meet and help my family grow." -Jeramy L.



"This was the nicest and most helpful veterinary office I have ever been to. I am pretty picky when it comes to doctors for my family and this office exceeded my expectations. Dr. Mischa and her staff are truly caring individuals. One week under their care and my dog has already shown vast improvement. Highly recommend!"-Sara B.



"We used to take our pets to another place but when their best vets opened Orchard Veterinary, it was obvious that we need to follow. They not only give great care but with elderly pets, they work with you, not trying to push agenda's, but really to provide you and your pets what you need in their last days. If we ever move, we need to convince them to move with us!" - Craig. S.



"Great staff very pleasant and happy when you come in with your fur baby. First visit was very unusual because my dog was happy, the whole time! I have full faith and trust in the vets there! "-Alayna M.



13648 Orchard Pkwy #700
Westminster, CO 80023
(720) 974-0040
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