Our Team

Dr. Buchholtz

Owner/Veterinarian

Dr. Stephanie Buchholtz grew up in Littleton and spent her summers as a youth on her grandparent’s ranch on the western slope so that she could participate in 4-H.  She attended CSU where she received her DVM degree in 1993. She practiced general small- and exotic-animal medicine in the Greeley area for 26 years before deciding to follow her heart and establish a feline-only practice.  Her desire to cater to cats started when she became determined to counter the notion that some cats are “mean” when they come to the vet. Frightened cats will often become defensive, but understanding their anxiety and providing an environment designed to keep them calm enables cats to better receive the regular health care they deserve.

Dr. Buchholtz enjoys fly fishing, travel, and photography.  She and her husband Brett serve five cats and a one-eyed parrot.

Dr. Cierzan

Veterinarian

Dr. Megan Cierzan grew up in the Chicago suburbs and has been a cat lover since day one. She attended Iowa State University for her undergraduate degree in animal sciences. Following undergrad, she attended veterinary school at Colorado state university, where she learned the ins and outs of feline only practice, interning at The Cat Doctor in her spare time.

When she’s not taking care of cats in the clinic, she spends her time reading books, lifting weights, and spending quality time with her husband Casey and two cats.

Canon

IT Administrator and Customer Service Manager

Hello! My name is Canon, pet lover extraordinaire and resident tech guru! I grew up in a home where the pets out-numbered the owners, which is saying something coming from a family with 7 siblings. We moved to Colorado in 2009 and I fell in love with the community this state has to offer finding there is no place I would rather be. As a proud cat owner for many years myself I am overjoyed to be part of The Cat Doctor team. By ensuring our facility is running at peak performance and providing a positive environment for all cats, I am proud to have made sure our feline friends get the care they deserve for over 5 years.

Aimee

Veterinary Technician

Aimee grew up on a small ranch in Falcon, Colorado. She has been caring for and working with horses and many other types of animals her entire life. She graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies in 2016, and a Master of Education in 2017. Her love of felines stems from finding and adopting a stray cat during her graduate program, who has since become her best friend. After rescuing Little Mr. Kitty, she became increasingly interested in and passionate about cats, and began considering what types of related careers she could pursue. Aimee has been a part of The Cat Doctor Team since 2019 and, after having been trained as a home-grown technician by Dr. B, is now pursuing another degree in a Veterinary Technician program to obtain her certification.

Aimee enjoys playing video games, reading, and exploring the outdoors in her spare time. She currently has two cats (Little Mr. Kitty and Gimli), and a tortoise (Sheldon). Aimee looks forward to getting to know you and your feline friends!

Ali

Veterinary Technician

Ali is a Colorado native that has lived in the front range her whole life. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Chemistry Minor in 2020 and decided that her passions resided in veterinary medicine. She jumped right into the Veterinary Technology program at Front Range Community college in 2021 and graduated from the program in December 2022. She has always loved animals since she was a little girl, and her love of cats only grew with adopting 2 of her own. She currently has 2 kitties at home, Loki and Smokey, who keep her busy. Ali also enjoys camping, paddle boarding, reading, and road trips.

Monica

Veterinary Technician

Monica has been a cat lover since she was three months old when her parents found two three-month-old kittens at the college they both were teaching at. She has never been without a cat in her life since. She has 3 years of Veterinary technician experience. She and her husband Ishan currently have one cat named Cleo who is such a character. Monica and her husband enjoy playing video games, are regular bowlers, and love the outdoors. She is very happy to be a part of The Cat Doctor team.

Zee

Veterinary Technician

Zee was raised in Southwest Colorado in a small town nestled in the San Juan Mountain range. They moved to the front range to attend college and ultimately found their passion in veterinary medicine by chance after searching for a career that could mix their passion for animals and their fascination with biology. Though a raised dog person Zee found themselves becoming a cat person when their soul cat, Crowfeather, found them in 2022.

Zee attended Front Range Community College and got their degree in Veterinary Technology in 2024. In their spare time Zee plays video games, does arts and crafts, woodworks, and spends time with their cat and reptiles.

Lucas

Veterinary Assistant

Hi, my name is Lucas! I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and moved out to Colorado in 2021 to attend Colorado State University. I am currently studying zoology with hopes of attending veterinary school! I have always loved animals, and I am dedicated and passionate about large carnivores, especially big cats! Outside of school and work, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, and I love being outside exploring nature!

Erika

Veterinary Assistant

Growing up in Henderson Colorado, I have always had a huge love for animals, and a big interest in the veterinary field. Since getting my first cat at the age of 18, my love for cats has grown an exponential amount, as well as my interest in feline behavior and health. I have been working in the veterinary field for the past few years, and plan on a long career of working with felines. I am very happy to be part of such an awesome team here at The Cat Doctor.

I love going on outdoor Colorado adventures with my partner Mason, and Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Ava, and Millie. I enjoy learning about aquarium keeping, mantid keeping, and getting into various crafts such as resin art and cross-stitch. My kids also include my sweet cats Enzo and Zuko, Beau the Great Pyrenees Mix, and my Betta Fish Glen.

Jennifer

Customer Service Representative

Hi, I’m Jennifer! After working as a nail technician and receptionist in Florida for 3 years, I moved to Colorado with my kitty, Oliver, in 2018. I began volunteering at the local cat shelter shortly after and gained an interest in working at a veterinary clinic, as well as 2 more cats, Ellie and Easton. In my spare time, I love traveling and hiking in the mountains with my partner, Sean. I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful team, and look forward to meeting you and your kitties!

Justin

Customer Service Representative/Assistant

Hello! My name is Justin, and I am an avid animal lover! I was born and raised in south Florida, and recently moved to colorful Colorado! I am the proud pet parent of a cat named Mew (yes, after the Pokémon) and my 2 dogs, Nova and Hachi. I also have a Bearded Dragon named Hephaestus, and a Leopard Gecko named Aerith! On top of all my fur children, I am a proud dad to a 2 year old human named Jackson! I have several years of experience in the veterinary field, and I am beyond thrilled to be a part of the amazing team at The Cat Doctor! I look forward to providing your feline companions with the best care possible!