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Meet Our Staff
Summer Houghton Summer was born and raised in Cheyenne. She feels a very strong attachment to the state of Wyoming since her family has farmed and ranched here for over 118 years. Growing up, Summer was involved in various sports, dancing, 4-H, and was a Cheyenne Frontier Days Dandy for 3 years. Summer graduated from Cheyenne East High in 1994 and subsequently attended LCCC for a year. During that time, she began working at Broadmoor East Boarding and Grooming and became the assistant manager. In 1999, she began working at Broadmoor East Veterinary Clinic to train to become a Veterinary Technician. She is given a lot of responsibility as a technician including monitoring patients under anesthesia, assisting in dental treatments, obtaining and processing radiographs, drawing blood for laboratory analysis, placing IV catheters, and providing assistance for after-hours emergencies. Summer is also a consultant for Pfizer Animal Health, teaching other clinics in the tri-state region how to perform responsible anesthesia, pain management, and sedation. Summer understands that blood pressure monitoring and pain management should be a top priority for all veterinary clinics. 
Gregory Hastings
Greg was born in Benson, MN and moved to Cheyenne when he was 9 years old. He graduated from Cheyenne Central High School in 1985 and joined the Army that same year. After serving his country for 2 ½ years in the Army he joined the Army National Guard and attended LCCC. After receiving his Associates degree in Early Childhood Development in 1990 he was deployed to the first Gulf War where he was a flight medic. Once Greg returned to Wyoming he attended Eastern Wyoming College where he received his Associates degree in Veterinary Technology in 1994. After graduating he went to work for Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital working in surgery and the junior surgery teaching labs. Six years passed and Greg realized he wanted to work for a private practice in order to utilize the full capacity of his training and education. After working for several practices in other states and in Wyoming, Greg has found his home at Broadmoor East. Greg has three dogs; Lotus and Indy, both Jack Russell Terriers and Ally, a West Highland Terrier. Greg also owns three Paint horses, Lily, Cody and Pretty Girl. He is a member of the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America and shows Lotus in conformation and go-to-ground trials. Greg enjoys working on his ranch, landscaping, gardening, watching movies and riding his horses. Laurie Fuller
Laurie is a native of Cheyenne who has worked with animals nearly all of her adult life. Laurie has worked at Broadmoor East Veterinary Clinic since 2006. Before that she worked at Broadmoor East Boarding and Grooming for 6 years after spending 8 years working at Cheyenne Animal Shelter. Even as a child, she has had a special bond with animals. She really enjoys working with animals in the veterinary field. Laurie is married and has two teenaged twin daughters. Her hobbies include gardening and going to garage sales, and enjoys tropical fish, birds, cats and dogs. She has many pets, including 6 dogs – two Dobermans named Clyde and Tripper, a Great Dane named AJ, a Spaniel mix named Annie, a Chihuahua cross named Pooh, and a Toy Poodle called Brutus. She also has 6 rescue cats – Granite, Heidi Cat, Holly, Hot Rod, Memphista, and Peggy Sue. She is not planning to rescue any more at this time. Jakkie Nelson
Jakkie may not have been born in Cheyenne but has lived here for most of her life. When she was 4 years old she asked her mother “What’s the name for a doctor that fixes animals?” It was then that she decided that she wanted to work with animals. She didn’t get her first pet until she was 9 years old and since then she hasn’t lived without them. In 1999 she got the opportunity to start her adventure in veterinary medicine and worked with a mobile vet clinic until 2004 when it closed. She then worked various jobs such as retail, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, and Child Care. In August of 2008 she started at Broadmoor East and has never been happier! She knew this was where she belonged. Jakkie was married in October 2008 to Steve who has made a career in the Air Force and a home in Cheyenne. They have an almost one year old son named, Hayden. They have 3 dogs: Lhasa Apso mix, Fergus, Chihuahua mix, Abby, and Pitt Bull Mix, Vinnie. They also have a rabbit named LG and a Red Ear Slider named Caesar. Kirsten Ziemann
A former Air Force brat, Kirsten was born at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, UT and lived in Omaha, NE before her family settled back in Cheyenne in 1993. She graduated from Cheyenne East High School in 1998 and has proudly worked for Broadmoor East since 2000. She is the Office Manager for the clinic and loves the fact that she gets to work with and care for animals everyday.
Kirsten was married in 2007 to Joshua, who is the Sales Director for Candlewood Suites. They have two cats named Miss Munchies and Julius. Kirsten enjoys cooking, traveling, camping, entertaining, museums, trivia and mostly, spending time with her husband and family.
Kathy Spahr
Kathy is a life-long Cheyenne resident. As a child she was involved in 4-H activities such as cooking, sewing and dog training and showing. Her love for dogs continued on into her adult years where she began showing dogs in AKC conformation shows and obedience trials. Kathy married her husband, Gary, in 1981 and they decided to breed and show Pug dogs. They have bred 15 litters and have completed 13 championship and 7 obedience titles on their dogs. Kathy’s current dogs included Bart, Amber, Midgi, Beyonce, Bugs, Berry and Bindi. Kathy has held office and been a member of the Cheyenne Kennel Club, Rocky Mountain Pug Dog Club, Pug Dog Club of America and Therapy Dogs, Inc. for many years. She is currently a Tester/Observer for Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two of her pugs, Bugs and Beyonce, are Therapy Dogs and regularly visit nursing homes.
Kathy started working at Broadmoor East in 2000. Her previous employment included 21 years in banking and 3 years in real estate. She has also been teaching Puppy and Beginning Dog Obedience Classes since 1980. Her non-doggy interests include eating out, watching T.V., preparing meals and going on picnics all with her best friend and husband, Gary.
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