Meet Our Team

We’re committed to your pet’s health.

APPOINTMENT

Our Mission:

We endeavor to be each furry friend’s greatest advocate in sickness and wellness, through compassionate, proactive, comprehensive health care with respect and gratitude for their human guardians. We strive to provide the highest quality medicine and surgery, a committed focus on preventative care for pediatric through geriatric health, with support and education for our clients.

Dr. Brad Bush

Dr. Brad Bush

Veterinarian / Owner

Dr. Bush was born in Nebraska and grew up on a dairy and hog farm in Northeast Nebraska. The farm upbringing exposed him to animals from the very beginning. At one point, Dr. Bush and his sister had tamed and named over 60 farm cats. He was active in 4-H where he trained and showed dairy calves. The veterinarians that came to his family’s farm inspired him at the age of seven to become a veterinarian.

Dr. Bush went on to study Animal Science at the University of Nebraska and then earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University in 1995. In 2000, Dr. Bush and his wife Kimberlee moved to Colorado Springs to focus on small animals. He enjoys serving pets and their humans in medicine, surgery, and dentistry. Dr. Bush and Kimberlee are blessed with four busy children and a puggle named Dennis. He’s active with kid’s activities, church, and mountain biking.

Jenna Fitch, CVT

Jenna Fitch, CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Jenna has been working the veterinary field since 2009. She graduated from PIMA Medical Institute with an Associate in Applied Science. She became a certified veterinary technician in January of 2010 and has a special interest in advanced veterinary dentistry. Jenna enjoys spending time with her husband, Guy, their dogs; Apollo, Athena, and a kitty named Lady Grey. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, fishing, and snowboarding with friends and family.

Emily Murray, VT, CVA

Emily Murray, VT, CVA

Veterinary Technician

Emily grew up in a small town in North Carolina. Curious for her future, she went to college and soon after had the opportunity to move out to Colorado in the fall of 2017. Exploring a new career field, she had the opportunity to work and train at Northgate Animal Hospital all while taking online classes to gain her Veterinary Assistant Certification. She found her passion in the veterinary field, and plans to expand her knowledge as well as continue to build a bond with each patient that comes in. She enjoys hiking, coffee, cooking, and spending time with her husband, son, and their husky, Aura!

Laura Chittum

Laura Chittum

Veterinary Technician

Laura has been working and learning new skills in the veterinary field since December 2016 after obtaining her veterinary assistant certification from Pima Medical Institute. She has a corgi named Elektra, a dachshund mix named Murdock and cat, Fisk. Laura enjoys spending time with the fur babies, watching several types of movies/shows, and loves hockey.
Kirk Scott, Pre-Veterinary Medical Student

Kirk Scott, Pre-Veterinary Medical Student

Veterinary Assistant

Kirk is currently a junior at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs majoring in Biology, with a minor in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation he plans to attend Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Fort Collins. In his spare time Kirk enjoys rock climbing, camping, and spending time with his friends and family.

Haley Wedeking

Haley Wedeking

Veterinary Assistant

Haley was born and raised in California and moved to Colorado in 2020. Haley loves working with animals of all shapes and sizes. Through high school, she interned in the veterinary field and also worked in animal boarding. She has a strong love and passion for working with animals. When not at the hospital, she spends her time with her husband, Ian, and kitty Luke Skywalker! Haley also enjoys being outdoors and exploring all that Colorado has to offer. She hopes to continue learning and working her way up in the medical field.
Diana Martinez

Diana Martinez

Receptionist / Veterinary Assistant

Diana was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and moved to Colorado in 2016 following her husband’s military career. She has always wanted to work in the veterinary field, and loves to learn about different animal breeds. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband, three girls and their 2 kitties. She is excited to join the Northgate family and eager to learn more about the field.

What should I do in an emergency?

If your furry friend has an emergency – bleeding, trauma, difficulty breathing, collapse, suspected poison – please call us immediately and prepare to transport your companion to Northgate Animal Hospital as soon as possible. If it is before 8:00 am or after 5:30 pm please contact:

North Animal Emergency Care Center

5520 N. Nevada Ave
719-260-7141
www.animalercare.com

Powers Pet Emergency

5886 Tutt Blvd
719-473-0482
www.powerspetemergency.com

Tri-Lakes Animal Emergency Care

1150 Baptist Rd Ste 120
719-434-1118
trilakesanimalemergency.com