Get To Know
Our Veterinary Doctors
We are devoted to your pet’s consideration! We anticipate getting to know you, and we trust you’ll invest in some opportunity to get to know us.
Kris Ahlgrim, DVM | Owner/Veterinarian (She/Her)
Grew up in: Littleton, CO (Colorado native)
Education: DVM (Colorado State University), 1992; formal internship in Springfield, MA
Companions: 3 dogs, 4 birds, 1 tortoise, and 11 turtles
Hobbies/interests: Soccer, Irish dancing, cooking
Membership Associations: AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association), CVMA (Colorado Veterinary Medical Association), DAVMS (Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society), AAV (Association of Avian Veterinarians), ARAV (Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians), and AEMV (Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians).
The best thing about GVH is: Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of so many animals and their wonderful owners. This would not be possible without the dedicated staff that surrounds me.
Dr. Locklear , DVM | Veterinarian (They/Them)
From a young age, Dr. Locklear always knew that they were interested in non-traditional species (especially the scaly kind). Dr. Locklear focused on zoological medicine in veterinary school, caring for endangered red wolves and injured box turtles. A North Carolina native, Dr. Locklear graduated from NC State University in 2020. This was followed by a year-long rotating internship in large animal medicine at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Locklear then transitioned from caring for thousand-pound horses to 30-gram budgies, completing a zoo companion animal internship at Colorado State University. Dr. Locklear’s diverse background has provided them with a unique perspective on medicine for zoo companion animals. Patient care is one of Dr. Locklear’s key interests, with a focus on providing up-to-date, high-quality medicine for zoo companion species. Although they love working with creatures of all shapes and sizes, Dr. Locklear is especially fond of rabbits and reptiles/amphibians.
Dr. Locklear spends their free time managing a menagerie of rescued animals, including two guinea pigs, a leopard gecko, and a spunky pit bull mix. Dr. Locklear is planning to use their time in private practice to rediscover their passion for hiking and rock climbing, and watching plenty of hockey games.
Get To Know
Our Veterinary Care Staff
Krystal (She/Her)
How long have you been practicing?
I have been in the field for a total of 15 years.
Where did you go to school?
I went to Colorado Mtn. College.
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
I pride myself in being an advocate for our patients as they don’t have a voice and I am passionate about being able to assist in providing the best healthcare possible while striving to continuously learn and expand my skills and knowledge.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy taking hikes or walks with my daughter and our two 4yr. old Chow/Husky mixes and 15yr. old chihuahua during warmer months, going line dancing with friends occasionally, reading, movie watching, scrapbooking, and/or concerts and festivals in my free time.
Jess (She/Her)
How long have you been practicing?
I have been in the field for over 15 years!
Where did you go to school?
I went to school in Baltimore, MD.
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
It is nice to go home every day knowing that I helped to save a pet’s life, manage their pain, or keep them happy and healthy.
What do you like to do in your free time?
In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities like snowboarding, climbing mountains, and road trips to new places.
Tamra (She/Her)
Title:Vet Assistant
How long have you been practicing?
3+ years
Where did you go to school?
I have not gone to school yet.
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
I like to make sure I am able to help animals get better and feel safe at the hospital. I enjoy meeting all different species and getting to know their personality. I also enjoy monitoring for surgery and making sure the animal animals are safe. I also like to make sure the animal is being treated right and not feeling threatened at all.
What do you like to do in your free time?
IeEnjoy the company of my dogs, reptiles, and ferrets. I watch TV shows and movies with my family. I also like reading, writing, and going on road trips with my family.
Katie (She/Her)
Title:Vet Assistant
How long have you been practicing?
I have been in the Vet field for a few months.
Where did you go to school?
I am currently in school at Penn Foster.
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
I pride myself on learning something new in vet med and when taking care of my patients, I always want to do better than the day before.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I read in my free time, I also spend lots of time with my animals (“Sunshine & “Solskin” – GCC, “Midnight” – DSH, “Bill” – Chihuahua Mix, “Rose” – Ball Python).
Sharon (She/Her)
Title: Hospital Manager
How long have you been practicing?
I have been in the veterinary industry as a technician for 3 years.
Where did you go to school?
I received a BA in Business Management and Administration from San Diego Christian College.
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
I take pride in providing exceptional, compassionate care to our patients, clients, and staff here at GoldenView. I strive to create a safe environment in which we can all learn together to make our pets’ lives as happy and healthy as possible.
What do you like to do in your free time?
In my free time, I enjoy all that the Colorado mountains have to offer with my two dogs, friends, and family.
Emily (She/Her)
How long have you been practicing?
I have been in the field for 3 lovely, fur-covered years!
Where did you go to school?
I grew up and graduated from HS in Upstate NY and I am still working on the college part!
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
I take immense pride in knowing that we are a lifeline between people & their furry, feathered, or scaley friends. We help them learn and understand and I love that I get to be part of that.
What do you like to do in your free time?
My favorite hobby is collecting hobbies! I hike, slackline, hula hoop, cook… all of which I enjoy in the company of my two gorgeous pups!
Alexys (She/Her)
Title: Customer Service Representative
How long have you been practicing?
I have been in the field for around 6 months.
Where did you go to school?
I went to school at Red Rocks Community College.
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
I pride myself on having a calming, patient presence for pets and their owners.
What do you like to do in your free time?
In my free time, I enjoy playing video games and spending time with friends.
Olivia (Olive) Bryan (She/Her)
Title: CSR, Boarding Specialist.
How long have you been practicing?
I have been in the field for around 4 months.
Where did you go to school?
I went to school at Oklahoma State University.
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
I like to make sure that every creature and person who walks into our hospital feels welcome, heard, and loved. Showing empathy is immensely important in the field of veterinary medicine.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy exploring and hiking with my hubs and super mutt Gyppy. When we aren’t doing that, I’m a major homebody.