Meet Our Team!

Dr. Monique Weldon

Veterinarian/Medical Director

Dr. Monique Weldon has always been very passionate about animals and decided in high school to pursue a degree in Veterinary Medicine. She earned her degree in Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 2003. After graduating, Dr. Weldon went into general practice for seven years before starting her own veterinary hospital from the ground up. Providing personalized high-quality medicine has always been her goal. Loving Family Animal Hospital went on to become AAHA accredited within ten months of opening and earning the distinguished award of AAHA Hospital of the Year in 2017. While being sole owner of Loving Family Animal Hospital, Dr. Weldon also started the Animal Dental Clinic and ran both hospitals. Dr. Weldon has focused heavily on training and continuing education in dentistry, pain control, and anesthesia for the last 19 years. She has a passion for dentistry and oral surgery. In addition to this, Dr. Weldon has a large amount of experience and training in advanced/complicated anesthesia for elderly pets with concurrent diseases as well as advanced dental procedures.

Dr. Weldon retired after 15 years from general practice in 2018, and is now a Veterinary Dental Practitioner providing affordable, high-quality dentistry to dogs and cats in Colorado. She believes dental care should be part of regular wellness care. Providing a pain-free mouth and improving quality of life for your pet is why she continues to love what she does. Dr. Weldon also helps many local animal rescues by providing high-quality dentistry before adoption. She is constantly helping veterinary students with clinic rotations and internships to learn more about dentistry and anesthesia at her facility. Continuing education is huge for her and her staff, and providing opportunities to grow is so important for the team.

Dr. Weldon is a Colorado native. When she is not caring for your pets, she is busy traveling, singing, hanging out with her two fur kids, bowling, watching the Broncos or Rockies, camping/hiking, fishing, riding ATV’s and spending as much time with family as she can.

Dr. Parisa Kariminejad

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Parisa Kariminejad is a compassionate and dedicated veterinarian with a strong passion for dentistry, surgery, complex medical cases, and client education. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022 and holds an MBA through CSU’s competitive dual degree program, which she completed in 2019 while pursuing her doctorate.

Raised in Colorado, Dr. Kariminejad has been an active member of her local animal community since high school, volunteering with shelters and animal welfare events throughout the years. During veterinary school, she served as President of the CSU Veterinary Dental Club, where she deepened her expertise and passion for veterinary dentistry.

Dr. Kariminejad currently practices at Loving Family Animal Hospital and the Animal Dental Clinic, where she enjoys collaborating with clients to create personalized care plans that optimize their pets’ comfort and quality of life. When she’s not working, she loves spending time doing relief work at other hospitals, providing care to patients across the community. Outside of veterinary medicine, she enjoys being outdoors with her husband and their two dogs, Levi and Lola, or relaxing at home with her cat, Fergi.

Dr. Shannon Murphy

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Shannon Murphy discovered her passion for veterinary medicine while working as a receptionist at a low-cost veterinary clinic in Black Forest, Colorado. There, she became fascinated by small animal medicine—and even more so by the powerful bond between pets and their owners. She felt an irresistible calling to become a veterinarian, so that she could help people help their animals.

Dr. Murphy graduated summa cum laude from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, and then went on to study veterinary medicine at Colorado State University. During her studies, she served as President of the Wildlife Disease Association and Secretary of the Zoological Medicine Society, developing particular interests in internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry.

After graduating with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2020, Dr. Murphy worked as a general practitioner for 2 years. Everything changed after her first time attending the Veterinary Dental Forum in 2022—this was a turning point that revealed to her how transformative high-quality, affordable dental care could be for pets, something she felt unable to reliably provide during her time in general practice. Since then, she has dedicated herself to small animal veterinary dentistry.

Dr. Murphy attends the Veterinary Dental Forum annually, keeps up with the latest research published in the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry, and regularly consults with board-certified veterinary dentists across the country. She continually pursues advanced training in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery, ensuring an evidence-based, detail-oriented approach for every patient in her care.

She is also passionate about providing the safest possible anesthesia for every patient, paying special attention to Greyhounds and other breeds with unique anesthetic sensitivities. Every patient receives an individualized anesthetic plan designed specifically for them, based not just on their breed, but their medical history, bloodwork and physical exam findings as well.

Dr. Sarah McTague

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Sarah McTague earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from University of Missouri. She has completed additional training through FEMA, earned the AAHA Award for Proficiency in Primary Care, and is passionate about dentistry.

Dr. McTague has always had a lifelong passion for animals and a strong desire to combine science, veterinary medicine, and research. Her experience in both general practice and emergency medicine has further deepened her dedication to providing compassionate, high-quality care for every pet she sees.

Outside of work, Dr. McTague loves live music (she went to over 100 concerts last year!), adventuring outdoors with her dogs, Sampson and Latte, and when the weather cools down, you’ll often find her snowboarding or relaxing in a hot spring.

Nicole

Practice Manager and Certified Veterinary Technician

Nicole was born in California but has lived in Colorado for most of her life. She received a B.S. in Biology from the University of Colorado in 2016 and then went on to graduate from the Community College of Denver in 2018, where she received an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology and a Certificate in Veterinary Technology.

She has always had a passion for helping animals and began her career in general practice. During her time in general practice, she discovered a passion for dentistry and how important it is for the overall health of animals. She joined Animal Dental Clinic in 2021 and has enjoyed managing an amazing clinic alongside Dr. Weldon and providing animals with exceptional dental care.

When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to concerts, breweries, and escape rooms, snowboarding in the winter and cuddling her dog, Rio, and her cat, Mooshy.

Branden

Certified Veterinary Technician

Branden grew up in Chicago and moved to Colorado in 2010 to pursue his love of animals by attending the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology. There he received an Associate’s degree in animal science and became a Certified Veterinary Technician shortly after. Branden now lives in Aurora with his amazing wife, their two dogs, two turtles, and one snake. He spends almost every free minute outside, fishing, hiking, disc golfing, gardening, or doing any other of the millions of great outdoor activities Colorado offers.

Amy

Certified Veterinary Technician

Amy is a Denver native who currently lives in Aurora. She has always had a passion for animals, even when she was young. She currently has a cattle dog mix named Reggie and a flame point Siamese cat named Goose.

Amy graduated from the Community College of Denver in 2016 with an Associate of Applied Science and a Certificate in Veterinary Technology. Since she began her career, she has worked in all different aspects of the veterinary field with her main passion being dentistry. She enjoys coming in every morning to see all your pet’s cute faces and knows she is making a huge difference in their lives.

In her spare time, Amy enjoys diamond painting, watching TV, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family.

Camille

Certified Veterinary Technician

Camille is a Colorado native. She began her career as a certified veterinary technician in 2014. She has 2 cats, loves to read, listen to music and enjoy life.

Andy

Veterinary Assistant

Andy is a Colorado Native and loves animals with all his heart. Andy has been working at Animal Dental Clinic for the past three years. He is responsible for keeping all the pets safe under anesthesia during their dental procedure. Andy has 3 wonderful dogs of his own and considers every pet that comes through the clinic a part of his family. He can’t wait to meet your beautiful pet and give them all the love and attention they deserve!

Marta

Veterinary Assistant

In 2015, I made a big change in my life by moving from Maryland to Colorado. A few years later I decided to start school to be a veterinary technician at the Community College of Denver. In 2020, I ended up doing my internship at The Animal Dental Clinic and loved it so much that I got hired the following year. Anesthesia and Dentistry soon became two of my favorite subjects. I strive to learn something each day so that I can improve my skills and help provide the best dental care to our patients and clients. I love seeing all our patients, but cats hold a special place in my heart. When not working I relax by listening to K-pop, watching anime, dancing, reading webtoons, and traveling.

Bobby

Veterinary Assistant

Bobby grew up in sunny Florida, but made the move to Colorado in June 2025 to ditch the heat and enjoy the mountains. He studied at Florida State University and worked at a vet clinic in Tallahassee for four years while in school. In his spare time he enjoys hiking trails, exploring nature, and hanging with his girlfriend and 3 cats Quincy, Jasmine, and Milo.

Amy

Receptionist

Amy is a Colorado native and grew up in Commerce City. She left banking to work with your kiddos as a receptionist a year ago. She is married with two kids and has always loved animals and enjoys learning more about them and their dental needs. During her free time, she loves spending time with her granddaughter and 3 Pitbulls, Paisley, Ginger, and Rosy.

Yasmin

Receptionist

Yasmin is a Colorado Native, born and raised in Aurora. She went to Colorado State University and received her BA in Theatre Performance.

Her love for animals always came naturally. She currently has three kitty cats: Zeus (pictured), Yoda, and Cleo! She considers any animals that she comes across as one of her own.

Yasmin’s soft spot for these furry friends makes her even more determined to help any clients bring their pets in for dental care.

Outside of work, she’s helping petsit other families’ furry loved ones, going to concerts, playing video games, and dabbling in makeup.

When you call, you might hear Yasmin’s friendly voice on the other end to help you set up your appointment.

Mikel

Receptionist

Mikel is from Kansas City Missouri. He is very passionate about healthcare and moved into the veterinary field in 2023. In his free time, he likes to play video games, workout, spend time with family and watch his favorite football team, the Kansas City Chiefs.