Meet the team at Canyon Country Animal Hospital.
Our clinic is full of animal lovers. Each team member is dedicated to the health and well-being of your pet. You can be assured that your pet is in loving hands with any member of the Canyon Country Animal Hospital team.
Kyle Dunn, DVM
Dr. Dunn has known his wife since high school. They have 6 kids. He is happy to have a business in his hometown and always wants to provide a professional and personal experience. "I love the human/animal bond. As one of the few remaining privately owned veterinary hospitals in the valley, I am able to make decisions with owners and am not influenced by a corporation. I try to treat people the way I would want to be treated."
Roberta Francis, DVM
Dr. Francis grew up in Buffalo, Wyoming. She graduated from Colorado State University Veterinary School. She then worked in Connecticut before starting her own veterinarian practice in Golden, Colorado. She sold that practice in 2017. She is married and has two grown sons. She also has 3 cats.
Duane H. Moore, DVM
Dr. Moore received his degree in Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University. He then worked at Oakdale Veterinary Group in Oakdale, California. In 1996 Dr. Moore returned to Colorado and acquired the Palisade Veterinary Clinic in 1999. He cared for the pets of Palisade for 22 years. In 2021 Dr. Moore sold the Palisade Veterinary Clinic and “retired.” After almost a year of travel and relaxation Dr. Moore began working part time with Dr. Dunn. Dr. Moore enjoys motorcycle riding, flyfishing, travel, drumming, and photography.
Tara Hogan, DVM
Dr Hogan has worked in many practices before settling in Grand Junction. She now enjoys working, hiking, kayaking and climbing in the grand valley. She is a graduate of Colorado State University with post graduate internship in emergency medicine. She started her journey in the field as a veterinary kennel worker at the age of 16. She is a member of the AAFP (american association of feline practitioners) and has a special interest in feline geriatrics
Baylea Rinderle
Clinic Manager
Born and raised in Grand Junction, Baylea married her high school sweetheart in 2018. She earned an associates degree in horse training and management. She has a history of working with large animals and owns horses, mules, cows, and 5 dogs. Here she is pictured with her dog, Chip.
Nicole Busk
Registered Veterinary Technician
A Colorado native who grew up in Glenwood Springs, Nicole has been a veterinary technician for 6 years. She has a bachelors of science in natural horsemanship. She has 2 horses, 2 dogs, 3 chickens, a 3-legged cat, and a fainting goat!
Alyssa Trane
Registered Veterinary Technician
Alyssa grew up in Fruita and although she's moved away a few times, she always comes back to the Grand Valley! She grew up riding and training horses. Now she does competitive herding with her German Shepherds. Together with her husband she's raising a daughter and two sons. As a busy mom she has cut back on her hours at Canyon Country Animal Hospital but continues to work a bit because she loves it.
Sarah Ryken
Registered Veterinary Technician
Having grown up on a ranch in Glade Park, Sarah knows about animals! Caring for animals has always been a part of her life and she started working as a veterinary technician at 16 years of age. She and her husband are parents to two boys. Together, they enjoy the outdoors and all Colorado has to offer. Sarah loves working at Canyon Country Animal Hospital and working with the staff and animals here in Grand Junction!
Arielle Alstatt
Lead Veterinary Technician
Arielle is has a menagerie of animals including 8 cats, 3 dogs, 5 bearded dragons, and a variety of fish. She began pursuing a career as a veterinary assistant after working at Mesa County Animal Services and seeing a need for medical care for the shelter's stray animals. She has worked at several clinics/hospitals across the valley. She joined the Canyon Country team in 2022 and became a registered veterinary technician in January 2023, holding a special interest in exotic animals.
Amber Higgins
Receptionist
Have you ever left the country on vacation and returned with new pets? Amber has! She loves all animals but has an interest in exotics. She has experience with helping customers and their pets. She likes to sport colorful hair and brings a smile to visitors in the clinic. She is caring and compassionate, making her a great fit for a veterinary clinic! Amber is a native to Grand Junction. She loves fitness and challenging herself to always be better. She is married and has a son.
Sarah Statts
Lead Receptionist
Originally from Northern CO, Sarah made her way to the Western Slope in 2015 to get her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science. She has cared for a variety of animals throughout her life and currently has 2 dogs and 2 cats at home. Outdoor adventurer and music enthusiast, she can be found traveling across the state in her spare time.
Meaghan Rice
Meaghan grew up locally in Palisade and is now married and has a son! She has two kitties and is experienced with large and small animals. Meaghan Enjoys hiking and playing soccer with her family on her days off.
Haley Massion
Receptionist/Tech
Haley grew up on her family’s ranch in Molina, Colorado. She has a lifelong love of animals and over a decade of professional experience caring for them. In her spare time she loves going on adventures with her son and spending time with her cats. She also enjoys aerial arts, photography, snowboarding, and live music.
Abbie Chanault
Receptionist
Abbie has been around animals her whole life, including large and small animals. Abbie enjoys competing in barrel racing with her horse Tulsa and traveling to rodeos across the western united states.
