“No other being loves you quite like your pet — the one with whom you share your life and home.”
— Dr. Allison Jenkins
Are you looking for experienced veterinarians who genuinely care about and connect with your animal? Veterinarians who bring professional curiosity and unbridled enthusiasm to work every day?
You’ll find them here at Highlands Animal Clinic!
Where we're located
We’ve restored and renovated a vintage Victorian and Bungalow in Highlands Square and we’re building on our community’s rich history. Serving the pets of Highlands is our calling — and that includes inviting them to events such as Blessing of the Animals and “yappy hours” in our fenced yard. Just look for the 2 large bone signs and you’ll find our main building and surgery/dental center.
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Meet the Team
We are a friendly, compassionate and community-based group of veterinarians and support staff who want to be there for the life of your pet. Dr. Allison Jenkins partners with like-minded professionals who go all out to diagnose, treat, and protect your pets — while effectively communicating with you, their pet parents. You are their voice and their advocates and we listen.
Dr. Allison Jenkins
Veterinarian and Proud Owner
Colo. State University, DVM
Certified Vet Acupuncturist
Wildlife Conservation Medicine, South Africa
Vet Relief Int’l., Easter Island
Texas A & M, B. S. Cum Laude
Dr. Allison Jenkins wasn’t born in Colorado, but she got here as fast as she could. She graduated with Honors from Texas A & M University in 1999, then immediately moved west to the mountains. Allison worked as a veterinary technician in Crested Butte before starting veterinary school at Colorado State University. During vet school, Allison was chosen to participate in a wildlife research program in South Africa, under the direction of world-renowned wildlife vet, Dr. Cobus Raath. Over a two-year period, she also conducted equine toxicology research on Easter Island. Dr. Jenkins received her veterinary degree from CSU in 2004. She then spent the first two years as an equine vet in Oregon and Texas before finding her true calling in small animal veterinary medicine.
Dr. Allison Jenkins moved back to Colorado in 2010, where and when she met her husband, Ashton. They spent their newlywed year restoring the 1890 Victorian at 3727 W. 32nd Ave. to create a space where pets could feel safe and cared for. In 2013, Highlands Animal Clinic was born. Dr. Allison and Ashton (and their 2 dogs, Cash and Greta) lived upstairs for 2 years after the clinic opened and loved becoming a part of the neighborhood.
Allison and Ashton are the grateful parents of two amazing human children, River and Beau. They are also the guardians of a rescue Pyrenees mix, Stevie; the clinic kitty, Jemmy; Allison’s horse, Casey and an English Lab, Jerry.
Dr. Allison Jenkins is a resident and cheerleader for the Highlands neighborhood. She feels lucky to have found her place in this community and looks forward to serving you and your pets.
Erik was born and raised in Merrimack, New Hampshire and received his undergraduate degree from Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Erik received his veterinary education from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. After graduation, he completed a rotating internship at Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, and was featured on the Animal Planet TV series, E-vet Interns. You may still be able to catch him on a late night rerun!
Erik knew he wanted to be a vet from a very young age. He began working with animals at the age of 12 while volunteering at the local Humane Society and later as a veterinary assistant at several small animal hospitals during high school and college. He has lived in the Highlands neighborhood for the last 12 years and is excited to bring his practice to his friends and neighbors in his own backyard. His professional interests include oncology, dentistry, and internal medicine.
Outside of work, Erik enjoys camping, mountain biking, fly fishing, playing guitar and brewing beer. Erik and his new bride Christine stay busy at home with their two children, Brady and Abby, a pair of mom and son Chihuahuas (don’t judge!) and a mischievous orange tabby cat.
Dr. Erik Anderson
Senior Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Erik Anderson
Veterinarian
Erik was born and raised in Merrimack, New Hampshire and received his undergraduate degree from Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Erik received his veterinary education from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. After graduation, he completed a rotating internship at Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, and was featured on the Animal Planet TV series, E-vet Interns. You may still be able to catch him on a late night rerun!
Erik knew he wanted to be a vet from a very young age. He began working with animals at the age of 12 while volunteering at the local Humane Society and later as a veterinary assistant at several small animal hospitals during high school and college. He has lived in the Highlands neighborhood for the last 12 years and is excited to bring his practice to his friends and neighbors in his own backyard. His professional interests include oncology, dentistry, and internal medicine.
Outside of work, Erik enjoys camping, mountain biking, fly fishing, playing guitar and brewing beer. Erik and his new bride Christine stay busy at home with their two children, Brady and Abby, a pair of mom and son Chihuahuas (don’t judge!) and a mischievous orange tabby cat.
Dr. Andy Lostoski
Dr. Andy Lostoski grew up in a small town in northeast Ohio. In 2017, he received his bachelor’s degree in marine biology from Bowling Green State University. While in undergrad he began volunteering with local large and companion animal veterinarians. This spurred his passion for animal health care and fostering a welcoming environment for all. In 2021, he received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University. After graduation he accepted a position as a companion animal veterinarian in Ohio that allowed him to foster and improve his new skills. Andy moved to Colorado in 2022 following his passion for outdoor activities.
Upon moving to Colorado Andy joined the Highlands Animal Clinic team. His clinical interests include soft tissue surgery, dermatology and internal medicine. Outside of the clinic Andy enjoys hiking, rock climbing, traveling, exploring all of the breweries Denver has to offer, and spending time with his partner Krisha and cat Freya.
Our Management
Lisa
Practice Manager
Lisa is from Denver. She is pictured here with Charly, who is 9 years old. She has another dog and cat at home, both over 15 years old. Lisa loves to hike and camp with her dogs, and skiing is her passion. She has been in the veterinary industry for over 20 years.
Courtney
Lead Technician
Courtney, CVT, has been a working in the veterinary field for 16 years. She has a passion for anesthesia and emergency medicine. She’s pictured here with our clinic cat, Jemmy.
Brittany
Lead Receptionist
Brittany is from Connecticut. Her and her pup, Kenya, can be found hiking, camping and kayaking in the mountains when not here at Highlands! She also has a cat named Zodiac, a bunny named P’Nut, and the sweetest rescue rat found on a snowy day in the Highlands named Theo. Caring for animals has been her passion since she was a little girl and she’s been in the veterinary industry for 8 years.
Shawna
Office Manager
Shawna was born and raised in Colorado Springs. In 2013, after 10 years of being a-stay-at home mom, she decided to enter back into the work force, and has now been in the veterinary field for 9 years. She enjoys lazy couch days and spending time with her kids and dogs, Willow (pictured here) and T-Bone. She has a special place in her heart for bully breeds but don’t underestimate her love for all canines!
Technicians
Krystal
Veterinary Assistant
Krystal is a Colorado native. She enjoys working in general practice. She likes horror movies, true crime, cooking, and traveling in her free time.
Ashley
Veterinary Technician
Ashley grew up in Colorado Springs, and moved to Denver to pursue becoming a technician in 2005. She worked at two other clinics before being hired here at HAC shortly after the opening in 2013. She is married to Lou and they have one son, Booth. She is pictured with Hector her dog and Kevin her cat.
Alyx
Veterinary Assistant
Alyx traveled around the world as a military brat prior to landing in the Mile High City in 2015. She joined our team shortly after graduating from PIMA’s VTA Program in 2018. She is compassionate for the general well being of animals and always strives to make sure our patients are receiving the best care. She leads a life of optimism within and outside of the clinic while spending time with her husband James, children Roman and River, 2 cats Nirvana and Maverick (Pictured Above) and tarantula named Spidacus!
Bianca
Veterinary Technician
Bianca was born in Canada, but grew up in Virginia. After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelors in Marine Science, she moved to South Florida where she worked on the beach for a couple years. Bianca recently moved to Denver with her two cats, Colby and Renly! Bianca has been working with animals since she was 12 and has loved working in the veterinary field for the past two years!
Lauren
Veterinary Technician
Lauren is originally from Florida but has moved all over the east coast before calling Corado her home in 2018. With a degree in Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation Lauren has always been passionate about working with animals and has been working as a veterinary technician since 2016. Lauren loves working with cats most of all and has two of her own at home, Turnip and Minya. In her spare time Lauren enjoys travelling, nature photography, and reading.
Grecia
Veterinary Technician
Grecia moved to Colorado in May of 2022, trading the Appalachian mountains for the Rockies. A Georgia girl, born and raised, Grecia bleeds red & black, and she is very proud to have attended The University of Georgia (go dawgs!) where she earned her B.S. in Fisheries & Wildlife Biology and began her journey in veterinary medicine. She is passionate about providing each pet with the care she would want for her own pets, and her interests include: anesthesia/surgery, behavior and critical care. Outside of work, Grecia can be found hiking, camping, practicing yoga or skiing. She is pictured with her best friend, Australian Shepherd, Jimi Thing. Not pictured, her two other best friends: black cat, Stevie & her partner, Cole.
Lexi
Veterinary Technician
After graduating with a degree in Biology, Lexi moved from Missouri to Colorado and worked as a zookeeper for a few years before becoming at veterinary technician. Lexi is currently back in school for a Computer Science degree when she’s not working here at Highlands.
Lexi has 3 rescue dogs, 2 huskies and a chow/German shepherd mix. During the spring and summer Lexi enjoys taking her dogs to the mountains for long hiking trips.
Ayana
Veterinary Technician
Ayana was born in Califorina and raised in the Arizona desert chasing lizards and catching snakes. Ayana started working with animals at the age of 17. She started out as a Grooming assistant and worked her way up to a Groomer. Ayana enjoyed making pups and kitties look their best for years before she chose to further her career, and make her way to the world of medicine. Ayana has worked at high volume spay and neuter practices, general practices, ER, and specialty Internal Medicine. In her free time Ayana likes to go camping and hiking with her kitty Daxter, and reading while snuggled up with all three of her kittys Inky, Leo, and Daxter. She also enjoys cooking, baking, and spending quality time with her partner Ryan. Ayana is pictured with her hiking buddy, Daxter.
Nayely
Certified Veterinary Technician
Nayely is a Colorado native who has been a CVT since 2015. She has a full house with 2 dogs, Roxi and Vanellope (pictured), 2 cats (Enrique and Camilo) a chinchilla (Mariah) and a toddler! On her free time she enjoys a good Netflix binge.
Kara
Receptionist / Certified Veterinary Technician
Originally from Texas, I’ve had my eye set for Colorado for the past 10 years. I went to school for Marine Biology and Physical Therapy. I’ve been a CVT for 7 years now. I moved here with my beloved Koda-brindle pitbull mix and two cats Stormy and Chimichanga. I found my passion in helping animals and educating people. In my spare time you can catch me long boarding, hiking, playing soccer and exploring Colorado!
Amber
Certified Veterinary Technician
Amber is a Veterinary Technician from Colorado & she graduated from the Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh, PA. Amber started working with animals at 15, where she lived and worked on a dude ranch in the mountains. She really enjoys surgery, client education and large animal medicine. She has an Australian Shepherd named Diesel and a cat named Oliver. In her free time, she loves being outdoors and going to concerts. She also does photography as a hobby.
Receptionists
Kyra
Receptionist
After moving to Colorado in 2020 from Birmingham, Alabama, Kyra began working with the Highlands Animal Clinic family! In her free time, you can find her hitting the skate park on her roller skates, hanging out with her friends, & getting lost in the mountains. Kyra’s two furry side kicks include her super mutt, Cowboy, and her Nebelung kitty, Dexter.
Eden
Receptionist
Hi! My name is Eden, and this is my handsome man Zeffur. I am a receptionist here at HAC. I come from New Mexico but have lived in Colorado for over 20 years. I met my husband and had both of my children, Lily and Deklin here. I have another dog named Furiosa and a cat named Mavis. I love to spend time with my kids, camp, garden, and DIY just about everything. Nice to meet you!
Annie
Receptionist
A mountain girl at heart, Annie fled from the concrete jungle of Houston, Texas to pursue a simple life amongst the outdoors. A natural born dog mother to two wild children,
Remus and Finn. Annie is one of our full-time receptionists here at the clinic. When not at Highlands, you can find her silversmithing in her home studio or out and about
free roaming the open roads of beautiful Colorado.
Specialists
Carrie Ginieczki, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Veterinary Cardiologist
Dr. Carrie Ginieczki received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University. She then pursued a rotating small animal internship at Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Following her internship, Carrie completed a combined cardiology residency and masters program at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University. Immediately following her residency, she achieved board certification in the discipline of veterinary cardiology through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
During her time at Purdue, Dr. Ginieczki was thoroughly trained in echocardiography, the clinical discipline of veterinary cardiology and catheter-based techniques that offer minimally invasive options for correcting congenital heart disease. She also performed research and published articles related to many aspects of veterinary cardiology. Topics she’s covered include therapy for atrial fibrillation, anticoagulant therapy and pacemaker patients.
Dr. Ginieczki is the founder and sole owner of Colorado Veterinary Cardiology, which operates out of Highlands Animal Clinic. She has a passion for assisting clients and their family veterinarians in diagnosing and treating dogs and cats with heart disease. She has a particular interest in treating subclinical heart disease (heart disease in patients without clinical signs), congestive heart failure and feline heart disease.
Dr. Ginieczki lives in Evergreen, Colorado with her husband, son, daughter, dog and the many wild animals that visit their home daily. She is an active mountain biker, rock climber, cross-country skier and yogi.
W. Preston Stubbs, DVM, DACVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Dr. Preston Stubbs is a native of western New York and grew up in northern Virginia. He graduated in 1990 from the Virginia- Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and received his internship training at Cornell University. He completed a residency in small animal surgery at the University of Florida in 1994. Dr. Stubbs is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and has held positions in academic and large private referral practice settings. He started Mile High Veterinary Surgical Specialists, a mobile surgical service, in late 2012. Dr. Stubbs has published numerous articles in refereed journals and has authored several book chapters. He has also presented many scientific lectures and continuing education presentations both nationally and abroad. Dr. Stubbs was featured in the Animal Planet network’s Emergency Vets and ER Vets: Interns television programs. Preston and his wife, Laura, have 5 children and enjoy life in Denver, Colorado.
Alex Valdés, DVM, DACVR
Select Veterinary Radiology
Dr. Alex Valdés is a class of 2000 veterinary graduate from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in México. Several years of general practice, both in private referral hospitals and academia preceded a 3 year specialty training in veterinary radiology at the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated and became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Radiology in 2008. Subsequently, he became a member of the faculty at Colorado State University as an Assistant Professor in Diagnostic Imaging. After 5 years in academia, Alex joined the team at Select Veterinary Radiology where he became a partner in 2017. Besides veterinary medicine, Alex enjoys nature, many outdoor activities and photography.
Our Facilities
Why do our clients say coming in for veterinary services at Highlands Animal Hospital feels like visiting an old friend? Come see for yourself.
Drive right into our client parking in the back, then let your pet get acclimated on our front porch or in our fenced yard around our cozy Victorian, restored to feel as much like home as possible. We occupy adjacent buildings to serve your pets- our 2 story main clinic and the one story bungalow next door that serves as our surgery and dental center.
Feel free to stop by and say hi and grab a treat for your pet. We want you both to feel at home at our clinic.
Testimonials
What the PET PARENTS are saying
"Good clinic- they are always helpful. My dog actually likes going to the vet, and I am glad we are customers here. I recommend their services to anyone in the area. The very professional and informative staff are always willing to answer any questions you have. Also, it's a nice location in the middle of a quaint town across from a coffee shop. I know it's a good place because my dog entered alone (due to covid-19) and came out tail wagging and smiling!!”
- Janelle W.
"We love Highlands Animal Clinic. Dr. Anderson has taken incredible care of our dog Lucy for the past two years and his care has been the best. Lucy is our baby and means the world to us, and they are the only veterinary office we trust with her. Dr. Anderson is so gentle with Lucy, and really listens to my husband or myself when we have questions or concerns. I truly get the feeling that everyone cares so much for her when we are there. Thank you so much for the incredible care you provide our girl.”
- Samantha A.
"I absolutely LOVE everyone who works here. They have taken amazing care of both our huskies every time, always taking as much time as needed with their appointments (and it’s always affordable). Dr. Jenkins saved our little foster puppy’s life by diagnosing early stages of parvo while she was doing our dogs’ annual wellness exam - our foster pup didn’t even have an appointment, and we wouldn’t have known anything was wrong until it was too late if she hadn’t been so on top of it and cared so much. It’s a huge relief to have such an amazing veterinary team nearby."
- Maddie M
"This team of veterinarians is amazing. Our kitty was just diagnosed with diabetes, and they’ve been so helpful and patient in getting her back to health. Our doggo loves them, too! I think we’ve seen all the doctors and each one of them has gone above and beyond to provide us with information during COVID and answer any and all questions we may have.”
- Kate W.
"I have been going to Highlands Animal Clinic since they opened. I have to give my praises to Dr. Jenkins. When I first met her (Dr. Jenkins), I had an 8-year-old Bull-mastiff/Lab mix that had mobility issues. My dog could not get up on the couch or climb in bed and going for a walk was painful. Allison did 6 acupuncture treatments on my old dog. This old dog is now almost 16. She can still get on the couch and climb in bed. Nowadays we go in for routine laser therapy and I see a quality of life in my dog who has surpassed her years and is still thriving. I am not sure who is more determined - My 16-year-old big dog or the Veterinarian?! I think it is a team effort! I love it and appreciate the folks at Highlands Animal Clinic. As an owner of 4 senior pets - I highly recommend this clinic.”
- Kate W.
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Hours
Monday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunday Closed
*We are closed Mon - Fri from 1:00pm - 2:00pm for lunch
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