Veterinarian Technician
Bowie
Bowie is our head vet tech and will be a board certified technician upon completion of her current studies. Originally from New York state, she was raised by ski school instructors and spent more days on the mountain than not. Bowie moved to Crested Butte in 2011 to be a ski instructor when her local mountain downsized their instructor staff. After spending time in seasonal jobs, like ski school and landscaping, Bowie decided to pursue her childhood interest in veterinary medicine. She is happy to be settled into the more steady, yet always exciting, world of being a vet tech. When not at the clinic, Bowie spends her time with her three cats, three dogs, husband, and preferably is recreating outside or gardening.
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Veterinarian Assistant
Andy
Andy spent nearly two decades living and working on a horse ranch, where daily life revolved around powerful animals, long hours, and learning how quickly horses respond to a person’s energy. One horse in particular left a lasting impression. Felipe, a World Champion paint horse born on the ranch, grew into the strongest animal Andy had ever handled. Although Felipe never gave him a reason to feel unsafe, Andy realized his own nervousness was beginning to affect the horse. Spending extra time around Felipe helped build trust between them, and one unforgettable moment confirmed how important staying calm could be. When Felipe suddenly reared after spotting his reflection in an Airstream trailer, Andy stayed steady until the horse relaxed and safely continued on. The experience deepened his respect for animals and strengthened his desire to continue working closely with them.
After moving to Almont, Andy spent years working in restaurants before deciding he missed being around animals. An online job posting for Animal Hospital of Crested Butte caught his attention. The years he spent caring for horses gave him confidence to apply, and he joined the team as a Veterinary Assistant.
Andy enjoys the close-knit feeling of practicing veterinary medicine in a small town. Seeing familiar faces walk through the hospital doors and helping friends care for sick or injured pets makes the work especially meaningful. Outside the clinic, Andy enjoys fishing with his rat terrier, Guaro, never far behind.
Living in Almont also gives Andy access to some of his favorite fishing spots. A few summers ago, after days of catching smaller trout in the same stretch of river, he reeled in a 32-inch rainbow trout while a friend watched from nearby cabins along the Taylor River. It remains one of his favorite outdoor memories.
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Keandra
With a lifelong love of animals and a family deeply rooted in veterinary medicine, Keandra likes to joke that she didn’t choose this profession; it chose her.
Growing up in Houston in a large Puerto Rican family, animals were always part of Keandra’s life. Dogs, cats, fish, and parakeets filled the family’s home, and her love for them was shared by those around her. Veterinary medicine was a natural part of her upbringing, too. Her parents and brother both work in the field, while one of her sisters hopes to follow the same path. You could say caring for animals is a family tradition.
Keandra got her start in the field at just 15, volunteering with animal rescues and veterinary hospitals, gaining hands-on experience early on. By 18, she had landed her first job at a veterinary hospital, where she had the opportunity to work alongside her mom. These early experiences gave her a firsthand look at veterinary care and confirmed that working with animals and the people who love them was where she belonged.
She first joined Fairfield Animal Hospital in 2024. After some time away and a move out of state, Keandra returned to Texas in the summer of 2026. When it came time to find her way back into veterinary medicine, Fairfield was the place she wanted to be. The familiar faces, connections, and welcoming atmosphere made returning feel like coming home.
In her role as Veterinary Receptionist, Keandra especially enjoys meeting families who are welcoming a new pet into their homes. Sharing in that excitement is one of her favorite parts of the job. She also loves getting to know clients and their pets over time, building relationships, earning their trust, and watching familiar faces come through the door.
At home, Keandra keeps busy with her two dogs, Dino and Puba. The pair make quite a team when it comes to burning off energy: Dino is deaf, while Puba has what Keandra affectionately calls “selective hearing”. Getting them to settle down can be an adventure, but it’s one she wouldn’t trade. When she’s not spending time with her dogs, Keandra enjoys watching Ghibli films, playing video games, and getting lost in a good book. Her family, especially her mom, continues to be her biggest inspiration.
