Dr. Ali Shekarchian, DVM, CVA
Hospital Owner
Dr. Shekarchian, who you may know as Dr. S, graduated vet school back in 2000 from Tehran University. He loves pets and chose to become a veterinarian when he was only 3 years old! His goal has always been to provide the best quality of care for animals. He managed to bring his dream alive in the Summer of 2012 when he opened the doors to Happy Tails. He planted his roots here 2004 in Colorado after meeting his lovely wife. Dr. S stays busy at home with his 2 sons Mohammad and Noah, his daughter Laila, his 2 pups and his kitty. When he isn’t at home with family, or in the clinic providing quality medicine he is up in the sky flying planes. ​



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Dr. Kristen Shomock, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Kristen Shomock is a recent addition to Colorado and the Happy Tails Family. She attended Texas A&M University for both her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science as well as her Doctor in Veterinary Medicine. While of course seeing puppies and kittens on a regular basis are up there, she also finds internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and client education to be some of her favorite parts of the job. While practicing small animal medicine for over  8 years in the North Texas area, Dr. Shomock met her now husband, Luke. After careful thought, Colorado seemed like the ideal place for everyone to settle down. The Shomock family also includes 2 corgis; Otter and Penny, as well as a 3 legged Corgi/Aussie mix named Ziggy. They are all extremely excited to fully explore everything this beautiful area has to offer!

Dr. Meaghan Bos, DVM
Medical Supervisor
Dr. Bos is a true Colorado native, originally born in Monument. She attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins and earned her bachelor's degree in wildlife biology. She then spent two years working for the Colorado Division of Wildlife as a field technician. She spent her time trapping sage grouse, relocating elk, and monitoring migration patterns of bats! As exciting and challenging as this was, an internship position in Dallas, Texas lead Meaghan to a career in Veterinary Medicine. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree while attending Ross University in St. Kitts and completed a year of clinical training at Colorado State University. Dr. Bos has a strong interest in internal medicine and Radiology. Meaghan and her two cats are so happy to be able to live and work in Colorado where endless biking, snowboarding, and mountain adventures await!

Dr. Beth Cohen, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Cohen has been an amazing addition to the Happy Tails Family! She brings a lot of caring and compassion and enjoys being able to help owners navigate the best options in care for their pets. Dr. Cohen is from Upstate New York and obtained her degree in Veterinary Medicine from Ross School of Veterinary Medicine. She has lived in Colorado since 2009. She takes advantage of the outdoors whenever she can when she is not hard at work providing the utmost care for her patients!

Michelle Hudson
​Practice Manager
Michelle helped Dr. Shekarchian open Happy Tails and has since devoted her time and energy in making sure things run smoothly and clients are happy. She strongly believes that in order to be truly successful, client satisfaction, exceptional quality care to the patients, and ensuring health and happiness are the key ingredients. Michelle graduated from Bel-rea in 2001 and has been working hard in the field ever since. When she is not devoting herself to the clients and patients, she is enjoying her free time with her husband and two teenage children. She has a senior boxer name Saphira and cat named Spice. Michelle also enjoys hiking and anything that requires her to get in the water. Michelle is currently pursuing her passion to become a Certified Practice Manager in order to provide nothing but the best to her clients and their pets. 

Michelle Quinn
Administrative Assistant, CVT
You'll get to know her as Quinn. She has been a part of the Happy Tails family since 2013. She graduated from Bel-Rea in 2007 and earned her license to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. She is great at what she does and gets along really well with clients. Quinn was a surgical technician with Happy Tails for several years before becoming involved with the administrative side. When Quinn isn’t working on all the important behind the scene duties here, she is spending her time with her husband, 2 boys, and her daughter. If she didn’t already have a house full of dogs and cats she would happily add more to her family. Family is so important to her and she makes it a priority to always have a home cooked meal.  Quinn is a huge football fan and will not hesitate to cheer on her Cowboys.
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Brittany Curry
​Lead Veterinary Technician
Brittany Earned her nursing license in California, but after moving back home to Colorado, she decided to venture into the veterinary side of the medical field.  Brittany is our go to girl whenever we have a question or need help with a case. Her bubbly personality makes it easy to get along with her. Brittany has been with us since 2016, and has loved every moment of her time with the Happy Tails family.  Brittany wears many hats here as our lead technician, and can be found anywhere in the hospital from the surgery suite to the exam rooms, and sometimes even helping the receptionist up front. In her free time Brittany juggles volunteering at Denver Dumb Friends League, going to school full time, and spending time with her husband a three dogs. Brittany hopes to be practicing medicine as a veterinarian in the upcoming years. 

Heather Kenley
​Client Care Representative
Heather has been with Happy Tails since 2014. Although Heather was born and raised in L.A. California she has had the chance to live in several other states, and decided Colorado is just were she had to be. She has played an important role in working closely with all our patients and their owner’s. Heather makes it a priority to ensure everyone leaves with a smile on their face, which isn’t hard to do with her sense of humor.  When Heather isn’t answering phones and processing much needed medications for your pet, she is at home spending time with her husband and 2 teenage boys. She loves cooking even if that means the kitchen gets a little messy. She also loves the challenge of a good puzzle. 

Sean McDonald
​Veterinary Technician
Sean joined Happy Tails Pet Hospital in 2015 and has proven to be quite an asset to the team. He has an awesome personality and knows how to lighten up a stressful situation and make the day brighter. He is caring and wonderful with the clients and is devoted to making sure they feel comfortable with any treatments or diagnostics that may be recommended to ensure their beloved pets get the best care possible. Sean attended Bel-Rea in 2012 to become a veterinary technician, however he spent about 13 years working with feline behavior and assisted many owners in resolving behavior issues and strengthen their bonds. He has also received his certification in training and has been training dogs for the past 10 years. He is eager to offer puppy training here at Happy Tails now. In his spare time Sean is an active member in his ministry. 

Christina Davis
Client Care Representative
Christina has been with the Happy Tails family since 2016. We love her positive attitude and endless enthusiasm. You will normally see Christina up front answering phones, working closely with our clients, answering questions, and helping them feel welcome and comfortable. Christina was a Medical Assistant in the human realm for 13 years before deciding to dive into the world of veterinary medicine. She loves the constant learning environment she is in, and has never looked back. When she is not here at Happy Tails, she is normally out and about, having fun with her two daughters and her son.

Lindsey Towery
​Certified Veterinary Technician
Lindsey earned her CVT license after graduating from Bel-Rea school of Veterinary Technology. She has been with us since 2017 and plays a key role the in the Happy tails family when it comes to patient care. Lindsey grew up in Central Wisconsin but moved to Colorado to attend school. Prior to graduating Bel-Rea she worked as a herdsman for several dairy farms. Lindsey juggles many important roles here from monitoring and assisting with surgeries, to assisting with examinations and performing any diagnostics a patient may need. In her free time, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her husband and son out camping, hunting and fishing. When she isn’t enjoying the nature she is at home cuddled up with her 2 fur babies. 

Adam McNeely
Certified Veterinary Technician
Adam earned his CVT license after graduating from Bel-Rea school of Veterinary Technology. He has been with Happy tails since 2017 and plays an important role in the Happy tails family when it comes to patient care. Adam who is a born and raised Coloradan doesn’t see himself moving anytime soon.  Adam is our go to guy when we need help lifting or restraining the bigger dogs. His goal is to learn as many skills as possible. You may have seen Adam in the front working alongside the receptionist or alongside the Doctor during your pet’s exam. In his free time, Adam enjoys spending time wood carving, wood burning, and keeping his eyes sharp out on the shooting range. 

Jennifer Gunter
Veterinary Technician
Jennifer is one of our newer Veterinary Technicians to our team and we are so happy to have her. She is a Colorado native as she was raised in Wheat Ridge. She previously served in the United States Army in S. Carolina and San Antonio TX. She graduated from Bel-Rea School of Veterinary Technology. She holds a passion for anesthesia and the complexities of running and interpreting lab work. She loves to learn and is always looking for more education when she can. One day, she hopes to gain her Masters degree in Chemistry. When she’s not at the hospital, she enjoys going on hikes, painting, drawing, and finding new parks to explore.

Megan Ryan
Veterinary Techncian
Megan has been with us since 2017 and we are so thankful to have her. It is no wonder she has so many tips and tricks when it comes to your pet considering she has been in this field for over 11 years. She makes it her mission to ensure your nervous pup or kitty is comfortable during their visit with us. Meg embraces all our feline and exotic patients with open arms. She is passionate in promoting a fear free approach for to patient care. If there is a bunny, Guinee pig, or kitty patient here for a visit you can anticipate Megan is going to be eager to see them. In her free time, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband and house full of fur babies. When Megan isn’t guaranteeing your pet’s comfort she is at home expressing her artistic side with arts and crafts. 

Ashley Cannon
Veterinary Technician
Ashley is new to the Happy Tails family, and we are so excited she is a part of our team. Although Ashley graduated from Bel-Rea school of Veterinary Technology, she spent the last few year as a hair stylist. We are so grateful that Ashley has decided to come back to the veterinarian field as our surgery technician. You can find Ashley assisting the Doctor with surgery and dental cleanings. From check in to check out Ashley is making sure your pet is well taken care of on their surgery day. Ashley is very passionate about surgery and hopes to further advance her knowledge in all procedures performed here at Happy Tails. When she isn’t devoting her time to your fur baby she is at home spending her time with her boyfriend and daughter.