Our Team

Dr. Reese Odenwelder

DVM

Certifications: Fear Free Certified, American Association of Feline Practitioners

Dr. Reese is a Florida native who grew up dreaming of one day becoming a “Dogtor”. Combining her passion for science and medicine with her love of animals, she attended the University of Florida to become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating in 2013, Reese moved to Colorado to join fellow outdoor enthusiasts and pet lovers.

She quickly fell in love with the mountain town lifestyle and met her husband, Chris. Together they adopted Doug, a dog with a fun mix of goof and adventure. Reese’s family has continued to grow, with 3 Steamboat kiddos and 3 crazy cats keeping her life exciting!

Dr. Ramona Forelle

DVM

Certifications: Fear Free Certified

Dr. Ramona moved to Steamboat Springs in 2017. She grew up in Southern California, graduated from UCLA with a degree in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, and earned her Veterinary degree from University California Davis.

Dr. Ramona is having fun raising her daughter and an uncooperative cat here in Steamboat. She has always enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, and swimming at the hot springs pool (not in the river, folks! Brr!).

Dr. Emily Nunan-Fletche

DVM, PhD

Certifications: Fear Free Certified

Dr Emily is a recent graduate of Oklahoma State University, she has been a veterinarian for one year with most of her experience in emergency medicine. She prides herself on providing up-to-date medicine for her patients and ensuring they have the best quality of life.

Emily loves to be outdoors, whether she is mountain/gravel biking, skiing, or hiking with her husband and two dogs Casper and Nugget.

Bethany Stewart

Practice Manager

Certifications: Fear Free Certified, Veterinary Receptionist Certificate of Excellence

Bethany graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2019 with a bachelors in Zoology and Pre-Vet. After graduating, she interned for six months at a wildlife refuge for large cats and carnivores in Arkansas. Once the internship was done, she moved back home and became a zookeeper for the Tulsa Zoo education department for a few years. In 2023 she joined the veterinary field as a vet assistant for a year and a receptionist (CSR) for over two years until she transitioned to practice manager mid 2026.

Bethany likes to do puzzles and Legos, bird watch, and spend time with her two cats, Habanero and Odin. She takes pride in being friendly, detail-oriented, and someone pets and their owners can feel comfortable with. She always helps patients feel safe and cared for as soon as they arrive, and strives for them to feel supported throughout their experience with us.

Jackie Connor

RVT

Certifications: Fear Free Certified

Jackie was born and raised in central Florida, where she spent most of her free time caring for her pets and riding and showing horses in the hunter circuit. Jackie was still in high school when she signed on for her first job at a veterinary clinic. She advanced her career as a technician, then enrolled in St. Petersburg College in 2015 to study veterinary technology. She completed her degree while working full-time and graduated in 2017. After helping pets at two other veterinary hospitals in Florida for a total of 12 years, Jackie decided to make a change and moved to Steamboat Springs in the fall of 2020. She has been a Registered Veterinary Technician with Ski Town Animal Hospital ever since.

Jackie is particularly fond of anesthesia and surgical cases, and her favorite part of the job is providing care and comfort during your pet’s stay with us. In her free time, Jackie likes hiking, exploring the outdoors and snowboarding. At home, she has three cats and a Catahoula/Bulldog mix named Blue.

Carys Walker

Veterinary Assistant

Carys was raised in Steamboat Springs growing up around dogs, cats, horses and livestock. In high school, she shadowed at Steamboat Veterinary Hospital and worked at Pet Kare Clinic, gaining hands-on experience with a variety of species and expanding her knowledge of animal care. She later attended Washington State University, where she graduated in 2026 with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and Pre-Veterinary Medicine.

In her free time, Carys enjoys hiking, skiing, reading, and spending time with her Doberman Pincher, Cypher. Her favorite movie is the Princess Bride and she loves playing Ticket to Ride. She is excited to be working with the team at Ski Town Animal Hospital, where she looks forward to gaining new knowledge as she prepares for vet school. Her long-term goal is to become a veterinarian working with exotic animals in zoos and wild where she aims to work with exotic animals.

Veronika Strmiskova

CSR

Veronika recently joined our team and has brought with her a wealth of receptionist experience. She graduated California State University of Los Angeles in 2013 with her BA in Psychology and has worked in a multitude of client-facing roles over the last decade. We think she is the best of both worlds in that she both loves animals AND people. She especially loves canines but has a special spot in her heart for reptile rehabilitation. When she lived in Southern California she was very involved in the local reptile rescue scene and at one point she had 10 snakes, a bearded dragon, a Pacman frog, and a curly haired tarantula in her care. She lives in Steamboat Springs with her son Sage, dog Tucker, and cat Theia. In her free time she enjoys walking dogs for her neighbors as well as pet sitting, mountain and gravel biking, hiking 14er’s, cooking new recipes, watching captivating documentaries and traveling across the United States.

Avery Harder

Veterinary Assistant

Avery was born and raised in Houston, and always had a handful of pets at home, from cats and dogs to parakeets and bunnies. She has wanted to be a veterinarian her whole life and started spending time in vet clinics in high school. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in animal science from Texas A&M University in 2025 (gig ’em!) and returned home to get her master’s in biology from the University of Houston this past year (go Coogs!). She moved to Steamboat June of 2026 to work at STAH and has hopes of attending vet school in the coming years. She recently adopted a little black kitty and named her Billie Bean. In her free time, Avery enjoys live music, pickleball, and various arts and crafts. Avery is already in love with the town and its people, and can’t wait to grow in her love for veterinary medicine here!

Violet Alvarez

RVT

Violet was born in New Jersey and spent her early years there before moving to Peru, where she later began studying Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics. In 2022, she moved to Steamboat Springs to attend Colorado Mountain College and earned her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in May 2025. She is bilingual in Spanish and English, enjoys helping others, and loves going to the gym, walking around downtown, spending time with her boyfriend, and dancing—a passion she’s practiced for five years.

Erin Ciacio

Practice Manager, Veterinary technician

Certifications: Fear Free Certified

Erin is a graduate of Colorado State University, where she got her undergraduate degree in Zoology and her Professional Science Master’s degree in Zoo, Aquarium, and Animal Shelter Management. She has previously worked in wildlife rehabilitation on the Front Range, then found her love of veterinary care when she moved to Steamboat in 2019. She takes pride in facilitating teamwork and excellent business management. And of course loves working with the pets of Steamboat!

Erin is a Golden Colorado native, and grew up biking, skiing, and camping with her family, which she has continued into her adult life. She is grateful for her amazing community in Steamboat and her sister cats, Chia and Zuzu.

Kali Cole

Veterinary Assistant

Certifications: Fear Free Certified

Kali graduated from NC State University with a bachelors degree in Animal Science in 2020. During her time there she worked extensively with both horses and dogs, where she found her love of animal behavior and husbandry expanding. After graduating, she worked with an animal behaviorist in Florida before moving to Texas. There, she had the opportunity work with both equine and canine trainers who specialized in rehabilitating animals with behavioral concerns through positive reinforcement and natural horsemanship.

Since moving to Steamboat in 2024 with her partner, her two dogs, and a cat, Kali has enjoyed experiencing the beautiful mountains of Colorado. They love to spend their weekends hiking, climbing, and being out in nature. She is so excited to be a part of this community, where she has the opportunity to help people care for their fur babies using the Fear Free and wholistic techniques she has learned over the years.

Jake Rattet

Veterinary Assistant

Jake joined our team this summer after moving from him home state of Washington. He has worked in animal hospitals on and off since high school, and has had a love for caring for animals his entire life. In his free time Jake enjoys spending time with his wife, playing guitar, exercise, and spending time outside with his dog Hank.