Meet the Pack
Welcome to Coyote Ridge Veterinary Clinic, a full-service animal hospital located in South Fort Collins. We are a team of dedicated animal healthcare providers with a passion for nurturing the health and well-being of our client's furry family members. With years of experience and a firm commitment to exceptional pet healthcare, Coyote Ridge Veterinary Clinic stands as a testament to our enduring endeavor to provide compassionate, professional, and high-quality veterinary services in a warm and welcoming environment.
Dr. Nick Ruocco - Veterinarian, Owner
Dr. Nick Ruocco III grew up in Lexington, MA - the home of the Minutemen and the Battle Green. He studied hard to follow in the footsteps of his parents, Dr. Cathy Rosenfield, a Pediatric Oncologist and Dr. Nick Ruocco Jr, an Interventional Cardiologist. But as his Grandpa used to say, he never met a dog he didn't like! So after completing undergrad at Colby College in Maine and playing four years of collegiate baseball, Dr. Nick followed his true passion, veterinary medicine.
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He graduated from Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. With his wife, Dr. Lauren Luedke, they recently returned to Lauren's home state of Colorado. Dr. Lauren, a CSU grad, started as an Assistant Professor in Equine Surgery at CSU in the fall of 2022. The Rammies hold a special place in the Luedke family. Her brother and sister-in-law, both CSU alum, own Heritage Equine in Thornton - https://www.heritageequine.com. Their father, also a CSU alum, owned Glenwood Veterinary Clinic for nearly 30 years (https://glenwoodvet.com/).
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Nick and Lauren are often found outdoors with their three dogs, Lucy, Drake and Ellie, along with their adventure kitty, Liv. Besides starting a new practice, the busy couple recently welcomed their first child, Nicky IV, into the world. We hope you'll get to visit the whole family at CRVC and Join the Pack!
Dr. Albane Fauron - Veterinarian, Owner
Originally from France, Dr. Fauron completed an undergraduate science degree in Paris before graduating from the Royal Veterinary College (London, UK) with a degree in veterinary medicine in 2015. Immediately following graduation, she went on to complete a busy 12-month small animal rotating internship at the RVC Queen Mother Hospital for Animals.
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In the summer of 2016, Dr. Fauron moved to the US after being offered a position at Michigan State University’s Veterinary School. After almost three years in the midwest, she moved to Colorado in 2019. While Dr. Fauron enjoys every aspect of general practice and urgent care medicine, her special interests include orthopedics, soft tissue surgery and wound management. When not working, Dr. Fauron can typically be found on some trails, either running with her wife and their two (equally wonderful and mischievous) Labradors, Heidi and Ralph, or mountain biking. She also has two adorable Snowshoe cats named Lemon and Caper.
Fort Collins Location Veterinarians
Dr. Brianna Rosales – Associate Veterinarian
Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Rosales found her love for veterinary medicine while working at a small animal clinic in her hometown. During that time, she earned degrees in Natural Science, Biology, and Zoology from Cerritos College.
Dr. Rosales continued her studies at the University of California, Davis where she completed her undergraduate degree in Animal Science, with an emphasis in Companion and Captive Animals.
Dr. Rosales’ lifelong dream of helping animals, people, and serving communities, became a reality when she made her way to Colorado to attend CSU for Veterinary School. During her time at Colorado State University, Dr. Rosales fell more in love with veterinary medicine and Colorado, ultimately finding her home at Coyote Ridge Veterinary Clinic. Her interests include all things General Practice, soft tissue surgery, urgent care, and community medicine.
Dr. Rosales spends her free time exploring Ft. Collins and Colorado with her fiancé, Jesus, and her dog, Odie.
Ryan, Dr. Ryan - Associate Veterinarian
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Dr. Ryan began her veterinary career in Montana, where she completed an internship in equine medicine and surgery and then worked as an Associate Veterinarian in a referral equine practice. After meeting her husband, she later transitioned to small animal practice in Colorado in order to be closer to the family ranch in southern Wyoming.
Her education includes a DVM and PhD from the University of California at Davis, where she also earned her undergraduate degree in Animal Science. Dr. Ryan focuses on providing compassionate, individualized care for her patients. She's particularly passionate about the human-animal bond and building lasting relationships with both pets and their owners.
Dr. Ryan joined the Coyote Ridge pack in April 2025 and is thrilled to be serving the Fort Collins and surrounding communities. When not caring for patients, she can be found camping with her family, enjoying Colorado and Wyoming's beautiful outdoors, or spending time with her two Nova Scotia Ducking Tolling Retrievers, Gilly and Yeti, and two cats, Tenaya and Cheggs.
Berthoud Location Veterinarians
Dr. Trish Miller, Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Trish Miller grew up in eastern Nebraska, graduated from The Ohio State University school of veterinary medicine many years ago and has been practicing in Colorado since 1995 (so almost a native). For most of her career, she has practiced small animal medicine primarily in the northern front range. She enjoys all aspects of a general practice with a special interest in preventative medicine, senior care and dentals. She is so excited to be part of the Coyote Ridge pack.
Dr. Miller enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 young adult daughters. She currently has 2 labradors, Mowgli and Milo and 2 cats, Dexter and Pascal. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and going to musicals. She is an avid Broncos fan and loves anything Disney.
Dr. Breanna Techler (Formerly Wilson) - Associate Veterinarian
Raised in Bend, Oregon, a mountain town in the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Techler always aspired to become a veterinarian. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology and a minor in Psychology, from the University of Idaho, where she also competed as a Division I soccer athlete. She completed her pre-veterinary requirements at Oregon State University and subsequently earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. During her time at Purdue, she was honored with the Bastien Award, recognizing her exceptional empathy and patient care.
Dr. Techler is committed to crafting personalized and innovative treatment plans for each patient, while fostering a stress-free environment. Her professional interests include ophthalmology, pain management, behavior, internal medicine, and soft tissue surgery. She is dedicated to client education, fostering open communication, and promoting collaborative care within the veterinary team.
In her personal life, Dr. Techler is an avid outdoor enthusiast. She enjoys running, hiking with her two dogs, and exploring new places with her husband and son.
Our Wonderful Staff
Jade Anastasio - Practice Manager & Registered Veterinary Nurse
Jade is a Fort Collins native who has always had a passion for all animals, large and small. Just as much as she loves working with animals, she also enjoys interacting with clients on a personal level. In her free time she loves to travel with her husband and two boys. She also loves yoga, running and spending time with her rescue pup, Roxy.
Jordyn Hill – Veterinary Nurse
Jordyn originally moved from Illinois to Colorado 7 years ago. She lives with her husband, Marcantonio, 3 dogs (Elluin, Cornelius Nugget and Lily), 3 cats (Huckleberry, Theodosia and Flora). She has worked in vet med for 6 years and absolutely loves patient care and establishing relationships with their owners! She loves hiking, traveling, reading and going to concerts in her spare time.
Cheyanne Hurn – Registered Veterinary Nurse
Cheyanne is originally from New Mexico but grew up in Parker, CO. She started her career as a technician in 2015. She has worked with both large and small animals at multiple different ER/Specialty facilities in New Mexico, Texas and Minnesota. She has experience in ER/ICU, Surgery, Oncology and Anesthesia. Her passion is to provide the best patient care to all the furry friends she comes across. Outside of work, she enjoys spending her time with her husband, two daughters and a hobby farm with over 40 animals.
Shannon Strunk – Receptionist
Shannon was born and raised in San Francisco, CA, and moved to Fort Collins in the fall of 2022 to pursue a degree in Animal Science. When she's not in class or at the clinic, Shannon enjoys riding for the Colorado State Equestrian Team, going on hikes, skiing, and playing with her kitten, Huey. Shannon has always had a longstanding love for animals and hopes to become an equine veterinarian someday.
Scott Goldstein - Receptionist & Veterinary Assistant
Scott was born and raised in Michigan, and lived there until he moved to Fort Collins in August of 2022 to pursue an undergraduate degree in Zoology at CSU. He lives with his girlfriend, who is also from MI, as well as their Maltipoo and Orange Tabby cat. Recently, their household also welcomed two new little mischievous kittens. He hopes to become a feline vet someday, and loves gaining experience here at Coyote Ridge!
Zarriel Soloman – Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant
Zarriel is a Michigan native that relocated to Colorado to pursue her dream of becoming a mixed animal veterinarian. She recently graduated from CSU with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and a minor in chemistry. In her free time, she enjoys making memories with her family and her two dogs, Ezra the black lab and Zeena the Great Dane.
Meredith Jessup – Veterinary Assistant
Meredith is currently completing her second year of veterinary school at CSU. She is originally from North Carolina, where she worked as a veterinary assistant for ten years. When she’s not at work or completing classes, you can find her hanging out with her pets, Ellie and Birdie. She also enjoys reading, crocheting and horseback riding!
Ellen Roberts - Receptionist
Ellen is an animal science major at Colorado State. She loves all animals and wants to pursue a career as a mixed animal veterinarian. She has a gray tabby cat named Poke that she loves with all of her heart. She enjoys learning and gaining experience here at Coyote Ridge.
Kayla Massey - Receptionist
Kayla was born and raised along the west coast then moved to Colorado in 2006. In Kayla's time off work you can either find her paddle boarding with her golden retriever Tango, camping with her rescue heeler Olive or traveling with her husband.
And if she isn't out and about, you can find her reading a new thriller or spending time with her two nephews. Family is the core of her heart, and that allows her to best care for your furry family members.
Kristin Kovach - Receptionist
Kristin is a native of Loveland who has always had an immense love for animals. She has been in veterinary medicine for 6 years and strives to advocate for our furry family members who cannot speak for themselves, ensuring they receive the best possible care. She takes great joy in providing pet owners with proper education and information, helping them understand diagnostic testing, veterinary terminology, and treatment options—an aspect just as important as the care itself. Being in this role is incredibly rewarding, allowing her to fully express her compassion for both animals and their owners. Every pet leaves a lasting impression, creating cherished memories that she will hold onto forever.