Dr Penn’s hardworking, down-to-earth personality, and clear communication are just a few of the reasons her clients love her. She insists all of her patients to have positive experiences at Goodheart, so she adjusts to their individual personality, as well as using positive reinforcement and Fear Free techniques.

By attending large conferences every other year, Dr Penn stays informed and up to date on her ever-evolving profession. She also keeps current by enrolling in continuing educational events offered by local specialists in between conferences, as well as subscribing to weekly veterinary podcasts.

Dr Penn believes that biannual preventative care is the best means of avoiding major health issues. She is especially interested in dentistry and soft tissue surgery. She is also passionate about shelter medicine and providing for shelter animals. Dr Penn has traveled abroad to provide veterinary care for under-resourced communities.

Born and raised in Southern California, Dr Penn received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and attended veterinary school at Oklahoma State University. When not at Goodheart or traveling, she enjoys running, skiing, cooking, gaming (both video and board), photography, arts, and crafts. Her and husband Ryan share Lux, her cat that she adopted when she lived in St. Kitts, and her former barn cat, Kaylee.

Holly Davis is focused on making her client’s lives easier, whether helping pets get to their exam room, breaking down procedure costs, or empathizing during difficult moments. She also helps make visits to the vet calm by using Fear-Free tactics to help patients feel less anxious. Holly is a firm believer in preventive care and helps clients see the importance of vaccines, heartworm prevention, flea and tick prevention, and spaying and neutering.

Holly is cross-trained in every area of the hospital since she began her work in the veterinary world as a 14-year-old volunteer. She has consistently worked in hospitals since then, becoming a veterinary technician and hospital manager. Holly describes herself as a problem solver, empathetic in difficult situations, organized, and thorough.

Holly completed her associate’s degree in science and has certifications in human resources. In her free time, Holly loves spending time outdoors, traveling, trying new foods, and community involvement. She loves her 10-year-old Lab mix named Lyric, who she rescued at 4 weeks old.

Brandy Strickland aspires to make every veterinary visit fun and engaging for you and your pets. She is careful to observe and note our patients’ preferences when it comes to interaction, handling, and treats! In this way, each trip to the vet can be efficient, thorough, and comfortable for everyone.

It can be quite worrisome when pets are ill or in need of a surgical procedure, but never fear! Brandy is there to advocate for our patients and pet parents alike. As a conduit between you and the doctors, she will ensure that everything is explained clearly and that all of your questions and concerns are addressed.

Brandy graduated from the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2011 and has worked as a Certified Veterinary Technician in the Denver area ever since. She is Fear-Free Certified and Recover CPR Certified, giving her expertise both in routine pet health needs as well as in emergency situations. She has experience in specialty medicine, previously working with Neurologists and Internal Medicine specialists, and is constantly expanding her knowledge and skills. She is particularly passionate about delivering safe and effective anesthetic management for her patients at Goodheart.

Brandy lives in Denver with her husband, Geoff, lab mix Shadow, and their newest addition, a rescue kitty named Rocky. She enjoys trying new restaurants, reading, and horror movies, as well as all things pumpkin-spice.

Elisa Rodgers really listens to client concerns and goes the extra mile for all the pets she sees at Goodheart. She is compassionate and comforting, to both clients and their animals. She makes appointments easier with clear communication and ensuring all concerns are addressed.

A certified vet tech since 2015, Elisa keeps her job skills current by attending continuing education seminars and reading technical journals. She is particularly interested in aging and arthritis in dogs. Plus, she enjoys educating pet parents on enrichment and the importance of wellness exams.

With an empathetic heart, Elisa has filled her home with lots of animals: Louise, the bearded dragon; Joey Ramone, the leopard gecko; Francis, the cat; Cher, the long-haired guinea pig; and, finally, the best dogs in the world, Bodhi and Spratt, the terriers and Miss Fancy Pants, the Chihuahua.

Rachel brings a sense of understanding and empathy to clients and pets alike. She enjoys helping clients make the most educated decisions for their pets by ensuring they don’t leave with any unanswered questions. Rachel also strives to make visits to Goodheart Animal Health Center stress free and comfortable by helping to ease our patient’s pain or anxiety.

Rachel loves learning new things so she can continue to effectively educate clients. She keeps current on veterinarian medicine by following interesting case studies, as well as attending continuing education seminars. She is particularly interested in anesthesia and pet behavior.

Rachel adopted her sweet, funny dog Dylan in April 2019. He is a deaf two-year-old Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog. She also has Gir, a big man stuck inside little dog’s body. He is a 12-year-old Cairn Terrier mix who has been with her through seven moves, and even across state lines. He is such a dapper gentleman!

With 12 years of experience in veterinary customer service, Hillary is ready to help! As a dedicated client services coordinator she works hard to facilitate communication and strives to meet each client’s needs.

Hillary is passionate about making each vet visit fear-free. She is ready with a Feliway towel for our kitty patients and treats for the pups. Hillary utilizes an individual approach to help each pet feel as comfortable as possible.

A Wisconsin transplant,  Hillary fell in love with Colorado after visiting in 2009. Hillary spends her free time kayaking with her husband, Chris, hiking with her two dogs Spud and Kiwi, cuddling her kitty, Mu and interacting with her family of 3 fire-bellied toads.

Callie Moore’s genuine compassion and patience make every patient that comes in feel as if they were hers. Clients appreciate her positive, upbeat attitude and her professional manner allows clients to feel respected and heard.

A dedicated lifelong learner, Callie loves to learn using continuing education classes and seminars. She has a soft spot for senior cats and doing all she can to help them be healthy and comfortable.

When not loving on our patients, she spends her free time dancing, doing yoga, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. She has 2 cats, Leo and Romeo, Kylo, her German Shepherd mix and Spike, the Hedgehog.