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| Our staff |
Cat Cross, DVM Dr.
Cat Cross received her DVM degree at Texas A&M University in 1986.
She completed a post-doctoral internship at the University of Illinois
with areas of concentration in internal medicine and oncology. Before moving to Fort Collins, Dr. Cross practiced for six years at a large multi-doctor practice in Washington, DC. In 1996, Dr. Cross became Board Certified in Canine and Feline practice with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. At that time, she was one of only 330 veterinarians in the country with that distinction. In addition to leading the veterinary team at Friendship, Dr. Cross serves as one of twelve selected members of the General Practitioner Advisory Board for Eli Lilly and is one of twenty-eight veterinarians who serve as Key Opinion Leaders for Novartis. Dr. Cross is a past board member of the Larimer Humane Society. Dr. Cross knew at an early age that she wanted to become a veterinarian. In fact, says the doctor, "I cannot remember a time when I didn't want to become a veterinarian!” Dr. Cross's specialties include internal medicine and dentistry. Her most memorable veterinary experiences all involve families and children enthusiastically welcoming a "four-footed angel" into their lives. Dr. Cross's pets are Dooney, Callie, Patrick, Kiko, and Moki. There may be others hiding around the house. Dooney is a calico cat rescued in Stove Prairie, Colorado after her mother and littermates were taken by a coyote. She was three weeks old at the time and fourteen years later she is still in charge of all Cross household activities. Hearty stock those Stove Prairie girls! The official Friendship mascot is Callie, a one-eyed, lop-eared “American Standard” adopted from the Larimer Humane Society in April, 2002. She has demonstrated her gratitude by being “the best girl in the whole wide world.” Patrick (The “P”) is a handsome, sweet and ebullient Llewellin Setter from our friends Laura and Bob Whitlock of Hickory Hollow Llewellins in Shellsburg, Iowa. Patrick is as happy as only a two-year old can be and is looking forward to a wonderful career as a therapy dog. In the meantime, he contents himself with putting all of us into therapy. Kiko and Moki are our most recent arrivals. These two calico female cats were adopted together in February, 2007 and are also graduates of the Larimer Humane Society. Kiko, a five-year old, has set a new standard for “cool” in our lives. Moki, a two-year old, is an irresistible combination of beauty, affection and really poor motor skills. Each of these special creatures traveled a different route to “Cross Heaven” and we are so happy to have them in our lives. Dr. Cross enjoys spending time with her husband and her friends. She is a fan of all types of exercise, and likes to get out in the great outdoors. |
Julie Smith, DVM Born
and raised in Denver, Dr. Smith is now happily settled in Ft. Collins
with her adopted family, including Dewey, Ollie and Rudy (three young
adopted cats who play like preteen boys!); and Belle, Marshmellow, Rex,
and Bonnie (two married couples of house rabbits who oversee a myriad
of "guest rabbits": boarders, patients, fosters). During her life,
Gracie Marie (a rescued orange belton English Setter) was a cherished
companion to Dr.Smith and a constant presence at Friendship Hospital.
The Gracie Fund was established in memory of our Gracie Marie Smith to
contribute to the medical care of Friendship patients in cases of
extensive illness and financial need. Gracie lives on through our
beautiful memories of her and the generosity of those that continue to
donate in her loving memory.
Dr. Smith's career in veterinary medicine was inspired by her passion for domestic companion rabbits. She also brings to her work a love for all companion animals and their families, and an enthusiasm for medicine and preventive health care. Dr. Smith specializes in preventive medicine, internal medicine, nutrition, and rabbit medicine and denBorn and raised in Denver, Dr. Smith is now happily settled in Ft. Collins with her adopted family, including Dewey, Ollie and Rudy (three young adopted cats who play like preteen boys!); and Belle, Marshmellow, Rex, and Bonnie (two married couples of house rabbits who oversee a myriad of "guest rabbits": boarders, patients, fosters). During her life, Gracie Marie (a rescued orange belton English Setter) was a cherished companion to Dr.Smith and a constant presence at Friendship Hospital. The Gracie Fund was established in memory of our Gracie Marie Smith to contribute to the medical care of Friendship patients in cases of extensive illness and financial need. Gracie lives on through our beautiful memories of her and the generosity of those that continue to donate in her loving memory. Before becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Smith put her Bachelor and Master's degrees in nutrition to good use for ten years practicing human nutrition as a registered dietitian for the dairy industry. The most unusual incident in Dr. Smith's veterinary career occured when she was a pre-vet student. "I tagged along with an equine veterinarian who extracted an 18 inch shrub branch that was embedded in the groin of a backyard horse. According to the horse's owner, the horse was merely 'a little uncomfortable.' I've never seen so many dropped jaws and wide eyes as when the horse's family and I watched the veterinarian relieve this sweet old horse of his 'splinter.' Once the job was done, the horse trotted off as if to say 'Ahhhh ... thanks!'" Dr. Smith is a founding member of the Northern Colorado chapter of the House Rabbit Society. She was actively involved with the Weld County Colorado Veterinary Medicine Association. Prior to settling in Fort Collins, Dr. Smith practiced in a small animal clinic for three years in Weld County. Dr. Smith spends her free time with friends and family, oftentimes exploring beautiful Colorado. She relishes her work at Friendship Hospital for Animals, and plans to make it her longterm professional home. |
Sue Donohue, DVM Dr. Donohue was raised in Connecticut by the shore and has been working
with animals since she was a young girl. One of her first experiences
working with animals was as a part of the Audubon Society's junior
staff. This initial experience of working with wildlife and interacting
with animals at such a young age was part of what developed her love
and sensitivity towards animals, especially injured ones. Dr. Donohue began her higher education at the University of Connecticut where she graduated with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Marine Biology in 1992. After working in marine research, volunteering at the Mystic Aquarium, and working at two local veterinary clinics she decided to keep marine biology as simply a hobby and continue West to pursue veterinary medicine. She found her home in Colorado. In 1994 she acquired an associates degree at the Bel-Rea Institute and became a certified veterinary technician. The following year, she did a wildlife internship at H.O.W.L. in Linwood, Washington but returned to Colorado to continue working as a veterinary technician. Her passion for veterinary medicine led her to Colorado State University where she completed a masters in Human Anatomy and Neurobiology in 2000. In 2004 she received her DVM degree from CSU and then traveled to New Jersey to do an expansive veterinary internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital (RBVH), the largest privately owned veterinary hospital in the United States. She continued working with the southern branch of RBVH at the the South Jersey Veterinary Emergency Service as an emergency clinician for a year but she was longing for Colorado. In August 2006, Dr. Donohue moved back to Colorado and began working as a relief veterinarian in the area of general practice and emergency medicine. She is now happily settled in Fort Collins with her dogs Finnegan and Rain-two Champion Welsh Springer Spaniels, Sebastian- the crazy long haired tabby that casually showed up at her house one day, and Onyx- her first pet and very special cat that goes camping with mom, loves long car travels, and will gladly give you a “high-five” if you have a treat to share. She has been and likely always will be an avid outdoor enthusiast and outdoor sports fanatic. Some of her favorite hobbies include but are not limited to: kayaking, snowboarding, surfing, waterskiing, scuba diving, mountain biking, hiking, trail running, bouldering, camping, snowshoeing, and most recently kayak waterpolo. Last summer she began entering triathalons as a way to have fun while donating to good causes that she believes in. She is continuing her part-time work with the Veterinary Emergency Hospital on Lemay and is extremely happy to be joining the Friendship team as our newest associate. |
Meghann Berglund, DVM A
Colorado native, Dr. Meghann Berglund first joined the Friendship
family in 1998 as a kennel volunteer and veterinary assistant. She
received her DVM degree from Colorado State University in 2005 and in
the following year, was one of two inductees in to the CSU
Post-Doctoral Fellowship program in Shelter Medicine. During her
fellowship she practiced both as a small animal medical intern at the
CSU Veterinary Medical Center and as a shelter veterinarian at the
Denver Dumb Friends League. Concurrently with her veterinary degree, Dr. Berglund completed a rigorous course in veterinary acupuncture through the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association. She is excited to be able to integrate acupuncture as part of her comprehensive wellness "toolbox" to improve her patient's quality of life. In addition to acupuncture, Dr. Berglund's other interests include behavior, pre-pet counseling, infectious disease, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Berglund's passion lies in humane education and community involvement. "It is so wonderful to be able to honor the special relationship between families and their pets and, in turn, empower people to be their pet's advocate." She currently volunteers for Meow Mobile; a mobile feline spay/neuter clinic, as well as Veterinarios Internacionales Dedicados a Animales Sanos (VIDAS), a veterinary outreach program in Quintana Roo, Mexico. In her free time, Dr. Berglund enjoys volleyball, racquetball, nature photography, and snowboarding. She and her husband are proud to call Fort Collins their hometown along with their pound puppies (Georgia and Brewster) and pound bunnies (Tillie and Rex). After 'growing up' as a part of Friendship Hospital for Animals. Dr. Berglund is thrilled to return as an associate and addition to our veterinary healthcare team. "We work in such an incredible field; every day brings a new opportunity to improve the lives of our patients and their families. Here at Friendship, we take this on not just as a challenge but as a privilege." |
| The Friendship Family Client Care Providers  When
you enter the canine or feline entrance of our hospital you will be
greeted by our Client Care Providers. These are the members of our team
that will take care of setting up your appointments and reminding you
when to visit. These wonderful people up front are part of the heart
and soul of our organization.
Certified Veterinary Technicians |
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Technician Assistants/Doctor Assistants The entire Friendship team is dedicated to the health and well-being of your pets. |
The
unique individuals that fill these positions provide compassion and
care for your family member with the doctors in the exam room as well
as when they stay with us. These are the team members that hold, hug,
walk, feed, medicate, and love your pets while they are here. Each of
the technician assistants/doctor assistants is hired for his/her
passion for animals and is thoroughly trained on proper care and
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