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Sam Johnson, DVM.
Practice Owner, Large Animal Medicine & Surgery Dr. J was born in Boulder and grew up in south Denver. While attending high school at Regis Jesuit, Sam spent most of his free time working at an emergency clinic and volunteering at the Denver Dumb Friends League. Sam attended Boston College where he earned a B.S. in Biology. While at BC, he worked as a veterinary technician, completed a large animal internship at the Denver Zoo, and studied abroad on the Galapagos Islands. In 2018, Sam became an owner of GVC. He is currently the Equine Health and Education chair on the Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council and a board member of the R.I.D.E. program in Silt, CO. Education Sam attended Colorado State University for veterinary school. After receiving his DVM, Sam pursued his passion for equine lameness and surgery via an equine internship at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala in Florida. Personal Life Sam enjoys playing softball, ice hockey, camping, flyfishing or hiking with his dog, Hazy. Please feel free to give Dr. Johnson a call regarding any of your animals. Contact [email protected] |
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Kramer Gopffarth, DVM.
Large Animal Medicine & Surgery, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Dr. G grew up west of Fort Worth in Aledo, Texas. Kramer’s passion for veterinary medicine and love for animals began well before high school. His interest was further ignited while working on a ranch and working at a small animal practice during high school. Kramer attended Texas A&M University and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science. During his time at TAMU he worked at a prominent mixed animal practice in Navasota. Following graduation from Texas A&M, Dr. G moved to the Caribbean island of St. Kitts to attend Ross University and graduated with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He has a passion for working with cattle but enjoys helping care for all animals large and small! Education Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Personal Life During his free time, Kramer enjoys hiking with his fiancé, Tess and dog, Jerry. He also enjoys hunting, fishing, and skiing. Contact [email protected] |
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Tess Howard, DVM.
Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Dr. Tess Howard grew up outside of Houston, Texas. Her passion for animals began at a young age, growing up horseback riding and volunteering at the local animal shelter. Tess went to Texas A&M University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science. During college, Tess worked as a technician at a small animal practice in College Station, Texas. After falling in love with Colorado, Tess eagerly moved up to Glenwood Springs to join GVC alongside her Fiancé, Dr. Kramer Gopffarth. Education Tess earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Ross University and completed her clinical studies at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. Personal Life In her free time, Tess enjoys being outdoors, hiking, skiing, and enjoying the beautiful state of Colorado. Contact [email protected] |
Dennis Luedke, DVM.
Large Animal Medicine & Surgery
Dr. Luedke’s love of animals was cultivated from his desire to follow in his father’s footsteps. Growing up in the Denver area, he was exposed to veterinary medicine at an early age as his father was a veterinarian and virologist and worked in the arthropod-borne disease research lab in Denver. His fondest memories were of taking care of sick and debilitated animals that his father would bring home from the research facility to get intensive care at the family home.
Education
Dr. Luedke graduated from veterinary school at Colorado State University in 1983 and completed a 1-year internship at Littleton Large Animal Clinic upon graduation. Over the next 7 years, Dr. Luedke worked in a 2-man equine-exclusive ambulatory practice in Mesa, Arizona. This practice was primarily involved in equine reproduction, show horses, and racing thoroughbreds and quarter horses. In 1990 he accepted a position as an associate at Glenwood Veterinary Clinic and became an owner of the practice in 1993. Dr. Luedke is currently a senior partner at GVC.
Contact
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