Veterinarians

Meet the Dedicated Veterinarians treating your pets!

Dr. Robert Barr

Dr. Robert Barr, a 1975 graduate from Colorado State University started Mesa Veterinary Clinic in 1978.  He is currently retired but his values and his impact on the clinic is everlasting.  He is enjoying ranching and spending time with family.  ​

Dr. Joseph Barker

Dr. Barker is a 1994 graduate of Colorado State University Veterinary Medicine program. He has been with Mesa Veterinary Clinic since graduation and treats all species, which makes him a well- rounded and much respected veterinarian. His devotion to the clinic, clients, and his family is admirable. He shares his love of veterinary medicine with the youth of our community through the 4-H and FFA programs. His interests include farming and raising quality market lambs and market goats that are shown at livestock shows across the country. He loves spending time with his wife Erin and children Jacob and Jessica, cheering on the Colorado Rapids and Chelsea Football clubs.
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Dr. Tiffany Barr

​Dr. Tiffany spent many hours at the clinic as a youth shadowing her father, Dr. Bob Barr. Dr. Tiffany is a 2008 graduate of Colorado State University and has been at Mesa Vet Clinic since.   She is certified in acupuncture, as a medical option, with several patients currently under treatment.  She is an owner to this practice and is devoted to patient care and the success of the Clinic.  Tiffany enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as camping.

Dr. Matt Braunschmidt

​Dr. Matt grew up on a small acreage just outside of Lennox, South Dakota. He was active in 4-H and FFA with the family’s horses and a few cows. He obtained a degree in Animal Science from South Dakota State University in 1998 and his doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 2003. Dr. Matt enjoys the challenges a mixed animal veterinarian faces. However, he has taken an interest in small animal surgery and medicine. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, along with their dogs and cats. He also volunteers time with Pueblo County 4-H Foundation and recently became a district representative for Colorado Veterinary Medical Association. He joined Mesa Vet Clinic in June of 2003 and is a valuable asset to the clinic.

Dr. James Fitzgerald

​Dr. Fitzgerald is a native to Pueblo and graduated from veterinary school at Colorado State University in 2012. He became interested in veterinary medicine growing up around dogs and horses. He started volunteering at Mesa Veterinary Clinic in 2005 and was delighted to accept a position at the Clinic following graduation in 2012. He enjoys spending time with his family and playing guitar.​

Dr. Rachel D'Andrea

Dr. Rachel joined our team in 2022 after graduating from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University. Originally from Connecticut, she earned her undergraduate degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Rachel has always loved working with animals and gained early experience volunteering with her local Humane Society and assisting with mixed-animal mobile clinics. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and snowboarding around Colorado with her husband. She also spends plenty of time with her two dogs, Willa, an Australian Shepherd, and Kate, a Border Collie.

Dr. Lily

Dr. Lily pursued her undergraduate studies at Juniata College in Pennsylvania and PIMA Community College in Arizona, subsequently graduating from St. George's University in Granada with her DVM degree in 2025. She grew up in Zambia, Africa with a father dedicated to wildlife conservation and a mother who is a teacher and lover of all creatures. Dr. Lily initiated her volunteer work at an African veterinary clinic around the age of 9. Her working and research experience has spanned multiple clinics across Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Guatemala, Africa, and Australia.

THE TEAM

Meet the dedicated support staff

Patty

​Patty is our Practice Manager. She worked with Mesa for 15 years, then moved to New Mexico. We were thrilled to welcome her back in 2022! Outside of work, Patty enjoys crafting, reading, and cooking. She’s also a big fan of penguins and is known for her love of coordination—everything she owns has to match! Patty shares her home with 2 beloved dogs, Lucian and Floki

Kari, RVT

​Kari has been part of the Mesa team since 2011, serving as our Inventory Manager and s skilled Registered Veterinary Technician. She earned her Bachelors of Science Degree from Augustana College and completed the RVT program through Bel-Rea. Outside of work, Kari stays busy with her 4 horses, 3 dogs, 4 fish and 1 cat. She enjoys showing horses and is an avid hockey fan.​

Cecily, RVT

​​Cecily is our Lead Registered Veterinary Technician and joined our team in 2016 with years of behavioral experience from working in a kennel setting.  She loves diagnostics and helping the veterinarians gather the necessary information for diagnosis.  She enjoys spending time with her family. She is originally from Utah and has made Pueblo her home with her many critters!

Stephanie, CCS

​Stephanie joined the Mesa team in 2015, bringing with her years of valuable experience in veterinary client care. As one of our Lead Client Care Specialists, she plays a key role in supporting both our clients and team. At home, Steph shares her life with 2 dogs, 3 cats, and a few birds. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending her time with family, scrapbooking, reading and more.

Shaniqua, CCS

Shaniqua originally joined the Mesa team in 2006 and returned in 2014 after several years away. She now serves as one of our Lead Client Care Specialists and oversees all prescription pet food needs. Shaq is a graduate of Pima Medical Institute, where she earned her Veterinary Assistant certificate. At home, she shares her life with 4 dogs, 2 cats, a jumping spider, and a flock of chickens. In her free time, she enjoys spending time in nature with her family.​

Cheyenne, RVT

​Cheyenne is one of our Triage Lead Registered Veterinary Technicians. She joined the Mesa team in 2022 after graduating from the Colorado Association of Veterinary Technicians (CAVT) Veterinary Technician Program. At home she cares for two dogs, Luna and Juniper, two horses and a variety of lizards.

Rebecca, RVT

Rebecca is one of our Triage Lead Registered Veterinary Technician and has been a dedicated member of our team since 2016, after graduating from the Veterinary Assistant program at Colorado Veterinary Technology. At home, she cares for far too many pets to count and loves every minute of it. Outside of the clinic, Rebecca enjoys riding horses and spending time with her baby boy.

Brenna, RVT

Brenna is our Large Animal Registered Veterinary Technician and has been a valued member of our team since 2017, after graduating from the Veterinary Assistant program at PIMA Medical Institute. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, skilled care to our large animal patients. At home, Brenna stays busy with her three dogs—Sassy, Belle, and Sprig. Outside of work, she enjoys baking cakes and spending time with her pups.

Rachel, RVT

Rachel is our Small Animal Care Lead Registered Veterinary Technician and joined our team in 2021 after graduating from the Veterinary Assistant program at NAVTA. She is passionate about delivering attentive, compassionate care to our small animal patients and supporting their families. At home, Rachel has one Persian cat and three Exotic Shorthair cats who keep her busy. Outside of work, she enjoys snowboarding, hiking, fly fishing, and traveling.

Paige, RVT

Paige is our Lab Area Lead Registered Veterinary Technician and joined our team in 2017 after completing the Veterinary Assistant program at PIMA Medical Institute. She plays an important role in overseeing our lab operations and ensuring accurate, timely diagnostics for our patients. At home, Paige has two dogs, Maximus and Ruby. Outside of work, she enjoys paddle boarding and spending time with her friends and family.

Adrianne, RVT

Adrianne is our Surgery and Dental Lead Registered Veterinary Technician and has been a dedicated member of our team since 2017. She studied Biochemistry at the University of Northern Iowa and CSU–Pueblo. At home, Adrianne has one dog, Maple; two cats, Kovu and Ziggy; two rats, Icarus and Linus; and eight fish. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, attending concerts, snowboarding, sewing, fishing, and traveling.

Lisa, CCS

Lisa is one of our Client Care Specialists and joined our team in 2021, bringing with her nearly 20 years of experience from a previous clinic. She is a graduate of the Veterinary Assistant program at PIMA Medical Institute. At home, Lisa has five indoor cats—Kitty, Ranger, Journey, Ragnar, and T-Rex—while also managing a large cat colony. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and family, growing in her faith, reading, fishing, and being in nature.

Kari, CCS

Kari is one of our Client Care Specialists who first joined our team in 1990 and returned in 2010 after several years away. As a Registered Veterinary Technician with decades of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to supporting our clients and their pets. At home, Kari cares for four dogs, four cats, two horses, and a pig. When she’s not busy tending to her animals, she enjoys relaxing with a good book.

Sandy, CCS

Sandy is our Pharmacy Technician and has been a valued member of our team since 2000. She is a graduate of National College’s Medical Assistant and Veterinary Assistant programs and brings decades of knowledge and experience to her role. At home, Sandy cares for five cats, four dogs, and one African Gray Parrot. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her parents, and she and her mom especially love working on puzzles together.

Nicki, RVT

Nicki is one of our Registered Veterinary Technicians and has been part of our team since 2002, after earning her Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology from Bel-Rea. She is passionate about providing compassionate care to all of our patients. At home, Nicki cares for nine chickens, a Boston Terrier, and a Boston Terrier/Pug mix. Outside of work, she enjoys fishing, camping, and reading.

Savanah, RVT

Savanah is one of our Registered Veterinary Technicians and a 2017 graduate of the Veterinary Assistant program at PIMA Medical Institute. She completed her externship with us and was quickly offered a position, proving to be a perfect fit for our team. At home, she cares for three cats and one dog. Known for her great personality and sense of humor, Savanah always keeps us laughing and brightens the clinic every day.

Lindsey, VA

Lindsey is one of our Veterinary Assistants who joined our team in 2025. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Texas Tech University and plans to attend veterinary school. At home, she cares for far too many pets to count. Outside of work, Lindsey also enjoys antiquing.

Crystal, VA

Crystal is one of our Veterinary Assistants who first joined our team in 2016 and returned in 2024 after several years away. At home, she cares for two dogs and two cats. Outside of work, Crystal enjoys spending time with her family or relaxing while watching crime shows.

Donovan, VA

Donovan is one of our Veterinary Assistants and serves as our Safety Manager. He joined our team in 2022 after completing the Veterinary Assistant program at PIMA Medical Institute. At home, he cares for three dogs—Chula, Penny, and Bruno. Outside of work, Donovan enjoys playing video games, traveling, and relaxing at home.

Maddie, VA

Maddie is one of our Veterinary Assistants who began as a volunteer in September 2021 and officially joined the team in February 2022. She is currently a pre-vet student at CSU–Pueblo. At home, Maddie adores her Chocolate Lab, Charlie, and Black Lab, Ozzie. Outside of work, she enjoys volunteering with the Colorado State Fair Rodeo Committee and serving as President of the CSU–Pueblo Pre-Vet Club.

Rachael, VA

Rachael is one of our Veterinary Assistants who joined our team in 2022. At home, she cares for two dogs, Wacey and Denver; four goats, Helicopter, Brownie, Oreo, and Gus Gus; and three horses, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, and MooMoo. Outside of work, Rachael enjoys spending time with her daughter, and her extracurricular activities, participating in saddle club and sports, and spending time with friends and family.

Kaylan, VA

Kaylan is one of our Veterinary Assistants who joined our team in 2021 and is currently pursuing the online Veterinary Technician program at Penn Foster. At home, she cares for three dogs—Bella, Elsa, and Lena—a cat named Daisy, and four horses. Outside of work, Kaylan enjoys horseback riding, spending time in the mountains, and gardening.

Anabel, VA

Anabel is one of our Veterinary Assistants who joined our team in 2024. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Science, Arts & Music, and General Studies. At home, she cares for three dogs—Merry, Pippin, and Gimli. Outside of work, Anabel enjoys music and concerts, spending time with friends, and going to the movies.

Quinn, VA

Quinn is one of our Veterinary Assistants who joined our team in 2024 after completing the Veterinary Assistant program at PIMA Medical Institute. He enjoys engaging with clients, and thrives in the fast-paced environment. Quinn is the proud owner of four cats—Cassie, Pippin, Simon, and Smeagle. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, relaxing with his cats, and playing video games.

Kersten, VA

Kersten is one of our Veterinary Assistants and manages all of our microchip enrollments. She joined our team in 2019 and earned a degree in Art History from CSU–Pueblo. At home, she cares for three dogs and six cats. Outside of work, Kersten enjoys traveling with her family, photography, crafting, and reading.

Anthony, VA

Anthony is one of our Veterinary Assistants who joined our team in 2024. He completed the Veterinary Assistant program at San Juan Community College and is completing his Biology degree at CSU–Pueblo, with plans to start veterinary school after graduation. At home, he has a cat named Remington. Outside of work, Anthony enjoys riding his motorcycle and sightseeing.
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Monica, VA

​Monica is one of our Veterinary Assistants who joined our team in 2022, bringing over a decade of experience in animal care. She has a compassionate heart for her patients. At home, she has a dog named Cheech. Outside of work, Monica enjoys going for walks and riding her bike.

Riley, VA

Riley is one of our Veterinary Assistants who joined our team in 2024 after completing the Veterinary Assistant program at PIMA, with plans to return and complete the Veterinary Technician program. She brings compassion and experience from her time working in Animal Control. At home, Riley cares for a dog named Pepper and three cats—Gravy, Lemon, and Freya. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, taxidermy, and playing The Sims.

Catie, VA

Catie is a Veterinary Assistant who joined our team in 2023. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from CSU–Fort Collins and is currently attending veterinary school, with plans to graduate in 2028. At home, she cares for her dog, Silvio. Catie enjoys long-distance backpacking, having hiked 500 miles across northern Spain, and she plans to hike the Appalachian Trail.