Carmen Song-Lastine, DVM

Dr. Lastine joined the our hospital in spring of 2009.  She grew up in the Four Corner's region and graduated from Colorado State University in 1997. Dr. Lastine has experience ranging from large animal ambulatory practice in rural Wyoming to a 24 hour small animal emergency hospital in Oklahoma City. She keeps busy with her five active children and their menagerie of animals. She loves to hike, bicycle, ski and trail ride any chance she gets and feels fortunate to live here.

Amanda - Practice Manager, Veterinary Technician

Hi, my name is Amanda. This is Larry (Golden Retriever) and Skye (American Bulldog). I started working for Kokopelli Animal Hospital in October 2010. Since starting as a receptionist, I have worked my way up to being a veterinary technician and now the Practice manager. I have enjoyed each milestone and look forward to many more!

Stacey~ Veterinary Technician 

My name is Stacey Gil, I am a veterinary assistant, and I started with Kokopelli Animal Hospital in March 2014. I have 2 dogs, Tinkerbell & Whishkey, and 2 cats, Nightmare & Montana. My passion has always been helping animals, but I also enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband.

Sam~ Veterinary Assistant

Hi my name is Sam. I started working here @ Kokopelli in July of 2019. I have 2 dogs and 2 horses and I love caring for animals. I also compete in local rodeos and co-ordinate the Fruita Rimrock Rodeo Royalty Team in my free time. 

Becky~ Client Care Services

Hi, my name is Becky.  I have been with Kokopelli Animal Hospital since August 2018. I have 2 dogs, a Long Haired Dachshund named Auggie and an Italian Greyhound named Lilly.  I have been passionate about animals my whole life and feel blessed to have the opportunity to work in such a great profession. 

Paul Grych, DVM

Dr. Grych grew up in southeastern Utah and western Colorado. After graduating from Fruita Monument High School he served as an Animal Care Specialist in the United States Army for four years. He obtained his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 1989 and moved to Redding, California where he met his wife Andrea. On the way back to western Colorado, Paul and Andrea lived in Phoenix, Arizona for four years. In 2003 they moved back to western Colorado to help raise top quality grass hay on the family’s farm. Paul enjoys small animal veterinary practice and has a special interest in ultrasound.

Candi - Certified Veterinary Technician

My name is Candi Armstrong, I graduated from Colorado Mountain College (Glenwood Springs, CO) Veterinary Technician program in the spring of 2007 and started at Kokopelli Animal Hospital in May of the same year as a Certified Veterinary Technician. It was the best decision I have ever made! I have 2 horses, 1 cat,  & 2 dogs. 

Rayleigh Norton~Veterinary Technician 

My name is Rayleigh Norton. I started working with Kokopelli in January of 2019 and found my passion for working in this field in 2015. I have 3 wonderful dogs and a rabbit.  I love spending my free time in the mountains around our beautiful home. 

Tereza Hare ~ Veterinary Assistant

My name is Tereza and I  have been bringing my pets to Kokopelli since moving to the Valley in 2007. I have worked with  animals on and off for most of my life and enjoyed being a dog groomer, wrangler, working with sledding dogs and boarding horses. Becoming a veterinary assistant at my favorite animal hospital in March 2020 is a dream come true! Pictured here is my beloved dog Niko. Rest of the pack, Jake and Cedar, too busy to pose chasing ground squirrels.

Kristina ~Client Care Services

Hi, I am Kristina and I started working at Kokopelli in December of 2020. I have 2 kids and a Finace whom I enjoy four-wheeling, camping, and riding horses with.  I absolutely love  being outdoors with my family. I also love taking care of animals and I'm so glad I got the chance to work with these amazing Co-Worker. We are like family!