About the Strasburg Veterinary Clinic

Welcome to the Strasburg Veterinary Clinic. We are a full service small and large animal clinic located in Strasburg, Colorado. Our primary goal is to provide your animals with the best possible veterinary care on the I-70 Corridor. Our staff consists of 5 veterinarians, 6 skilled veterinary technicians and a wonderful office staff to make your experience with our clinic as efficient and professional as possible.

We provide complete care for both companion animals and livestock

Complete Dental Care (Ultrasonic cleaning, Extractions, Oral Surgery)
Diagnostic Blood work
Equine Floating and Extractions
Emergency Services
Equine Reproduction
Elective Surgeries
Examinations and Vaccinations
Geriatric Care
Hospitalized Treatment
Livestock and Equine Mobile Services
Micro chipping
Pet Food and Supplies
Pregnancy Care and Delivery
Radiology
Routine Health Care
Wellness and Preventative Medicine

Strasburg Veterinary Clinic History

Strasburg Veterinary Clinic was established in 1947 by Dr. Sidney Hanks. At the time of its origin, Strasburg Veterinary Clinic was the only practice on the central eastern plains between Denver and Goodland, Kansas. Dr. Sidney had an ambulatory practice, primarily servicing farmers and ranchers. A majority of the work involved testing for TB, Brucellosis, obstetrics, dairy and hog cholera vaccinations. Dr. Sidney also had a small office and surgery in his house that allowed him to work on smaller animals. During his years in practice, Dr. Sidney established herd health programs for many of the large ranches in the area. Dr. Sidney was also active in organizing many of Strasburg's municipalities, including serving as the first Fire Chief and helping organize the community water and sanitation district.

After graduating from Colorado State University in 1985, Dr. Ken Hanks began working alongside his father, Dr. Sidney Hanks. In 1986, Dr. Ken purchased the practice from Dr. Sidney and brought on Dr. Dyanne Caprio to help with the growing practice. Seeing the need for a permanent space, Dr.Ken and Dr.Dyanne purchased an existing property and converted it to a new veterinary clinic (currently the Dan Weller Insurance Agency). With the continuing growth of the practice, the current clinic was constructed in 2002, allowing the ability to provide top of the line services in a state of the art facility.

When the clinic began back in 1947, our goal was to provide quality veterinary care to each and every client. As we move forward into the future, this still remains the main goal of Strasburg Veterinary Clinic.

Our Doctors and Staff Members

Ken Hanks, DVM

Dyanne Caprio, DVM

Reed Hanks, DVM

Dr. Reed started with Strasburg Veterinary Clinic back in 1991 or 1992. No one is really sure of his date of employment. After graduating from Deer Trail High School, Reed set off to the big city of Fort Collins to pursue his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. He was also enticed to Fort Collins by the fact that he was not related to everyone in town, thus creating the possibilities of a dating pool previously unknown to him. After finishing school at CSU, Reed settled in Strasburg after marrying a girl from Deer Trail (evidently, Ft. Collins wasn't all that it was cracked up to be). When not coaching one of his kids sports teams or watching his kids compete, Reed likes to help out on his dad's ranch and occasionally attempt sail boating.

Jodie Vetter, DVM

Dr. Jodie is a 2002 graduate of Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. After receiving her degree, she was employed as an associate veterinarian by Peak View Animal Hospital in Fowler, Colorado. Jodie loved working as a rural mixed animal veterinarian in the Arkansas Valley. In 2004, she left Peak View Animal Hospital when she and her husband, Greg, gave birth to their first child, a son, David.

After spending some time off with her son, Jodie went to work for Bennett Veterinary Clinic in 2004. In 2006, Jodie again took time off from veterinary practice to spend time with her son and newborn daughter, Anna. She then started a small practice out of her home to service some of her loyal clients. Jodie began working at the Strasburg Veterinary Clinic in the spring of 2007. She is still currently employed a the clinic, practicing veterinary medicine on a variety of species. Jodie's ambition after leaving vet school was to practice in a rural mixed animal practice. She loves the rural lifestyle and the challenge of practicing veterinary medicine on different types of animals. Strasburg Veterinary Clinic provides Jodie with a great working environment, wonderful clients and unique and special patients. After eight years of being a veterinarian, Jodie still loves the animals and people that make up her profession. Jodie still gets enormous pleasure in practicing veterinary medicine. She gets great satisfaction in building relationships with her patients and their families.

Jodie currently lives in Bennett with her husband Greg and their two children, David and Anna. They have several animals that are included in their family. They have two dogs, Rex and Max, and a cat named Millie. Their outside pets include horses, cattle, rabbits and poultry.

Chelsea Croghan, DVM

Dr. Chelsea started with Strasburg Vet Clinic in July of 2010. Dr. Chelsea received her Bachelor’s in Animal Science and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University. A native of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dr. Chelsea recently relocated to the corridor area. Dr. Chelsea has been active in the community as a 4-H leader, a co-superintendent for the Laramie County Fair Horse Show and a member of the Laramie County Horse Committee. Dr. Chelsea enjoys working with kids and being able to give back to the community. In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, gardening, and reading. Dr. Chelsea’s menagerie of pets includes three horses, one dog, one cat and a chicken. She and her husband plan to soon add cattle to their mix.

Sidney Hanks, DVM

Kim Dennison, CVT Kim has been with the Strasburg Veterinary Clinic since August of 2006. In addition to a degree in Veterinary Technology from Pima Institute, Kim also has 2 years of Biology studies from Metropolitan State College and has received instruction in artificial insemination for cattle. Kim has worked in the veterinary field for the last 15 years. A Colorado native, Kim grew up in Littleton and currently lives on a ranch along the eastern corridor. Her ranch is home to 9 horses, a small herd of registered Black Angus cattle, and several English and Bull Mastiffs. Kim and her family enjoy showing their horses and dogs. In her free time, she enjoys riding, boating and swimming with her two boys.

Beth Weisensee, CVT Beth has worked at the Strasburg Veterinary Clinic as a veterinary technician since August of 2009. A native of Deer Trail, Beth received her Associates of Arts at Northeastern Junior College and her Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Eastern Wyoming College. In her spare time, Beth enjoys reading, photography and camping.

Betty Friend, CVT Betty is a familiar face to many of our clients. Betty has been with Strasburg Veterinary Clinic since November of 2002. Betty received her Associate of Animal Science from Bel-Rae Institute. A restless native, Betty has lived in the Denver-Metro her entire life. She currently lives on a ranch on the eastern corridor where she and her husband are raising 30 head of cow/calf pairs.

Lindsey Erker, CVT Lindsey has been at Strasburg Veterinary Clinic since December of 2004. Lindsey received her Associates of Applied Sciences from the Bel-Rae Institute School of Veterinary Technology. Lindsey is a native of Colorado and grew up in Kiowa. In her free time, Lindsey loves to spend her time with her husband and her two active sons, shopping, scrap booking, hanging out with her two dogs Tonka and Dozer, working with cattle, and horseback riding. She is also a mom to a three-legged cat, and her hamster Hammy.

Rene Kaegen, CVT Rene has been with Strasburg Veterinary Clinic since May of 2003. Rene received her Certified Veterinary Technician education from Bel Rae Institute of Animal Technology in October of 1996. Rene, a native of Colorado, grew up in Denver and Lakewood. Rene and her family currently reside on the eastern corridor. In her free time, Rene operates a pet sitting business. When not working, she enjoys riding her horses, playing with her dogs, spending time with her family, and most importantly, spoiling her new granddaughter.

Pam Staner Pam has been with Strasburg Veterinary Clinic since May of 2009. A native of Colorado, Pam currently lives on a ranch along the eastern corridor with her husband. In her free time, Pam enjoys working on her ranch, practicing Healing Touch for Animals (HTA) and horseback riding.

Tania Stephens Tania has been with Strasburg Veterinary Clinic since May of 2007. Tania received her Real Estate License in 2004. A native of Rifle, Tania now lives along the eastern corridor with her husband and children. In her spare time, Tania enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and son, horseback riding, participating in horse shows, and hunting.

Trinette Hahn Trinette is currently the newest employee at Strasburg Veterinary Clinic, having started in September of 2010. Trinette loves her position here at the clinic. In addition to meeting new people, she gets to also meet lots of great animals. Each day has been something new for Trinette. Trinette has a degree in Agriculture Business from Northeastern Junior College. A native of Colorado, Trinette grew up and graduated from high school in Kiowa. Married to her high school sweetheart, Trinette and her husband currently reside along the eastern corridor with their three corgies.

Lisa Keith Lisa has been with the Strasburg Veterinary Clinic as a bookkeeper since September of 2008. She received her Associates Degree in Accounting from Barnes Business College in December of 1990. A native of south central Iowa, Lisa has resided in Colorado since 1986. She currently lives along the eastern corridor with her husband and three children. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys reading, the challenge of gardening in Colorado, antiquing, and attending all of children’s various activities.