Welcome to University Hills

	Dr. Erik Anderson Erik was born and raised in Merrimack, New Hampshire, a small town 30 miles north of Boston. He attended Delaware Valley College for his undergraduate degree and received his veterinary education from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. After graduation, Erik pursued a yearlong rotating internship at Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver. His professional interests include oncology, radiology and internal medicine. Outside of work, Erik enjoys camping, mountain biking, fly fishing, playing guitar and spending time with his wife Leigh and their two pugs, Finnigan and Winston.
	Dr. Ted Cohn Ted, a native Arkansan, attended Veterinary School at Tuskegee University in Alabama. Following a 14-month internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, he and his wife, Becky, moved to Denver. Ted joined the staff of UHAH in 1983 and became a partner two years later. Ted?s veterinary interests include internal medicine, the care of exotic pets (he has worked for the Denver Zoo) and animal acupuncture. The Cohn family includes two daughters, Corinne and Jen; three cats, Ralph, Bijou and Muffie; a 25+-year-old parrot, Cisco; and their most recent adoption, a dog named Doodle. Ted spends most of his free time serving on the executive board of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
	Dr. NIcole Reilly Nicole was born and raised in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She attended Colorado State University for her undergraduate and doctorate of veterinary medicine degrees. After graduation, she spent 4 years practicing in Albuquerque, New Mexico before returning to beautiful Colorado and joining the University Hills team in the fall of 2009. Nicole's special interests are dentistry, surgery, pain management and dermatology. Nicole's family includes her wonderful husband, Travis and their daughter, Mikayla. The furry members of the family are Mitch, the heeler mix, Skittles, the poodle mix, Haylee, the boxer mix, and the guinea pig, Squiggles. A certified SCUBA diver, her other interests include enjoying all that Colorado has to offer, connecting with friends and family, and baking tasty desserts.
	Dr. Jennifer Delaney Jennifer is a native Coloradoan. She attended the University of Colorado at Boulder for her undergraduate degree, then went to Colorado State University, where she received her master?s and veterinary medical degrees. After graduation, she completed a one-year internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. All of Jennifer?s family is in the Denver area including her husband Jason, two Labrador retrievers, Curtis and Kenai, and her newest member, an English bulldog named Gracie. In her free time, she enjoys many outdoor activities including biking, hiking, skiing, running, and hanging out with friends and family.
	Dr. Cecilia Mentzer ?CC? is originally from Chicago, Illinois. She obtained a law degree from Loyola School of Law in 1994, then went on to earn her doctorate of veterinary medicine from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2002. Prior to joining the team at University Hills, she practiced veterinary medicine in Centennial, Colorado. She enjoys hiking, movies and spending her free time with her husband Jon and her adorable dog, Elke, a "Chug" (Chihuahua-pug).
	Dr. Kelliaine Puccio Kelli grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and attended the University of Florida as an undergraduate. She received her veterinary medical education and doctoral degree from Tuskegee University. Following her graduation, Kelli moved to Denver and completed a one-year internship at the Alameda East Veterinary Hospital. Kelli has been working at University Hills Animal Hospital since 2004. Her family includes husband Eric, daughter Jacqueline, a black Labrador named Guinness, a mixed-breed dog named Jaxon and a cat named Cool.
	Dr. Jack Rife Jack grew up in Yuma, Colorado and attended Colorado State University before receiving a degree in Chemistry and then Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri. Jack began working at University Hills Animal Hospital in 1981 and became its owner two years later. Today he is semi-retired from practicing, however he continues involvement in management of the business. Jack lives a few blocks from the hospital with his wife Kathy, dog Barklee and two cats Bailey and Benjamin.
	Dr. Nancy Willerton Nancy comes to us from a small town in central Illinois. She attended the University of Illinois, where she was awarded her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1991. After graduation, Nancy practiced in Phoenix, Arizona and joined University Hills Animal Hospital in 1995. Three years later, Nancy became our newest partner at the practice. Nancy's special interests are surgery and ultrasonography. Nancy and her husband Craig have two daughters, Parke and Hazel, and a Labrador of mixed heritage named Marge.
	Cindy Morgan, CVT, Practice Manager Cindy began her career as a veterinary technician at University Hills Animal Hospital in 1980. She has been with the hospital longer than any other member of our healthcare team. At one time or another, Cindy has filled in for every position in the hospital except veterinarian. Cindy is an expert problem solver, and her skills and experience keep the hospital running smoothly. Her favorite hobbies are horseback riding (she has seven horses!), hiking and camping. Outside the practice, she stays busy taking care of her two boys ? husband Gordon and son Greg ? and their menagerie of animals.
	Sammy, Our Hospital Ambassador Sammy is a seal point Siamese cat who tends to be very laid back (some say lazy) and lovable. He was found under the mobile home of some nice people who eventually coaxed him out and brought him to University Hills Animal Hospital for a wellness exam. Here in his new home, Sammy is content to stay in the staff lunchroom in the basement enjoying his favorite pastimes: sleeping on his comfy pillow, eating (including helping himself to unguarded people lunches), playing with his feather toy and having his head rubbed.

Our compassionate
and caring team
of Doctors,
Veterinary Technicians,
Assistants and
Administrative Staff
is committed
to bringing
you the very best
in comprehensive
veterinary care
for your pet.