Meet the Team

Dr. Pierce graduated from Colorado State School of Veterinary medicine in 1998 and has been practicing small animal medicine in Colorado Springs ever since.

Dr. Ian Stewart-Bates graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. In veterinary school, Dr.

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Gwen has been with Village Center Veterinary Care since 2021. Before that, she was the facility manager for Homeward Bound Pet Memorial Center. She has four adult children, and shares her home with two cats, Rosie and Seven. Gwen is on the search for another dog...or two!

Rachel has been working with animals since she was 14 years old. She started with reptiles and other exotics husbandry and then went into veterinary medicine. She enjoys veterinary medicine because she wants to see all of the animals get the care they deserve.

Missi Graduated with a bachelor's in Biology from UCCS, she also has a degree in Zookeeping Technology from PPCC and earned the title of Certified Veterinary Technician from Bel Rea.

Tabor graduated from Bel-Rea in 2005 and has worked in many hospitals and rescues during her career. She took a brief break from the Veterinary world and worked as a pharmacy technician after going back to school and getting her certification. While not at work she spends time with her daughter.

Patrick has always had a big soft spot for animals, though it was not until 2014 that he put some thought into actually working with them.

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Olivia graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in March of 2018 with an associates of applied sciences degree. She then passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam later that year to receive her credentials.

Neil graduated from PIMA Medical Institute in July of 2023, passed his VTNE, and has been working as an RVT. He loves anesthesia and surgery and is excited to continue to grow his knowledge in the field.

Heather moved to Colorado from North Dakota 3 years ago and have been in the veterinary field for a little over two years.