Dr. Jennifer Schoedler D.V.M.
Veterinarian and Owner

Dr. Schoedler attended Colorado State University, to study Biological Sciences. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from CSU in 1998. Since then, she has worked as a small animal veterinarian in Durango, Colorado. She has owned and operated Alpine Animal Hospital since 2002. She believes the most important factor to any endeavor in life is attitude.

Dr. Katie Barrowclough D.V.M.
Veterinarian

Dr. Barrowclough worked at Alpine Animal Hospital as support staff before she became a veterinarian. She obtained her bachelors degree from Fort Lewis College and her DVM from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN in 2013. After vet school, she completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital & Referral Center in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Barrowclough then worked at a busy small animal clinic in California before moving back to her home in Durango. When not at the clinic, she can be found on the river, in the mountains or in the backyard with her family. 

Dr. Noelle Hufnagel D.V.M.
Veterinarian

Dr. Hufnagel received her DVM in 1996 from Colorado State University. Dr. Hufnagel loves to horseback ride and she competes in agility, barn hunts and nose work trials with her 2 border collies. She resides in Bayfield with her 3 children and husband who is an equine veterinarian. 

Rita Lopez
Technician

I like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, I'm not into yoga, and I have a whole brain. Rita has worked as a technician since 1992. She enjoys skiing, being on the river and outdoor activities. She shares her home with cats, dogs, snakes, and fish.

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Malonie Thull
Technician

Malonie joined us in April of 2017, returing from the deep south with a song in her heart and a heavey horse. Originally from Pagosa Springs, Malonie has a great love for the mountains and animals of every kind. When not helping with the animal's care she doubles as our IT person. She is an avid Harry Potter fan.

Jessica Schafer
Technician

Jessica joined our pack in July 2019. She and her husband moved from Oregon to Durango to be closer to family. Jessica has worked in the veterinary field for over 10 years. She has a passion for all pets, especially cats. She loves the outdoors, camping, horseback riding and hiking. She shares her home with 2 adorable kitties. 

​Nikki Sawyer
Technician

Nikki moved to Durango in May of 2019 from Moab, where she lived and worked as a vet tech for many years. She has a love for all creatures great and small and a strong passion for helping those in need. When not caring for animals, Nikki enjoys caring for her house plants (a mild obsession), identifying native plants, birds and insects. She also enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking and trail running with her doggos.    

Megan Stephenson
Support Staff

Megan joined our pack in February 2015. She was born and raised in Durango on the family farm. She enjoys working with the animals and getting to know the clients. She loves camping and hiking and taking photographs of the mountians and raising sheep and goats with her husband and 3 daughters.

Hei Hei
Support staff

Hei Hei came to our clinic in November 2018 with severe head trauma. She recovered well and has become our amazing support kitty. She loves to lay in the sun and race around chasing her toys or helping with paperwork.