San Juan'sVeterinary Team

Learn more about the amazing veterinarian staff behind your pet’s care here!

San Juan Veterinary Team

Our veterinary staff understands your pets are like family, that’s why we take care of each pet like our own.

Dr. Kitzel Farrah, San Jan Veterinarian with Horse
Dr. Kitzel Farrah, Veterinarian

Kitzel Farrah was raised in Pagosa Springs Colorado and graduated from the Pagosa Springs High School. She attended Colorado State University for both her undergraduate and doctorate. She graduated from CSU College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. After a brief stint in Arizona, she returned to Pagosa Springs to practice.

Dr. Cara Finstad posing with Australian Shepherd
Dr. Cara Finstad, Veterinarian

Dr. Cara Finstad grew up on a ranch in a small rural town in central Texas and spent most of her time roping, showing pigs, or playing sports. She attended Texas Tech University following high school and earned a B.S. in Animal Science while on the TTU horse judging team. Dr. Finstad was then accepted into the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2018. She began her career in Ruidoso, NM working next to the racetrack on horses and small animals. Excited for a new environment, she was eager to begin her employment with San Juan Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Finstad enjoys the challenge and variety in caring for any and all animals that walk through the door. When she is not working, she enjoys anything that involves being outdoors including team roping, hiking, skiing, and exploring her new home with her horse, two dogs, and a threelegged cat.

Dr. Lopez with dog in a field
Dr. Morgan Lopez, Veterinarian
Dr. Morgan Lopez is from San Diego and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She specializes in preventative medicine, quality of life and end-of-life care, small animal focus with a special love for cats, and dental surgery. Dr. Lopez takes pride in her ability to communicate clearly and warmly with her clients and practice a fear-free approach with her patients. Outside of her veterinary work, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, reading, watching movies, house projects, and hanging out at home with her pets and fiancé. A fun fact about Dr. Lopez: She will be getting married next year! Her beloved pets include 3 cats (Jax, Theo, and Fancy) and 1 dog (Ruca), a rescue from Mexico.
Amy Wilson, hospital manager posing with black dog
Amy Wilson, Hospital Manager

Amy moved to Pagosa Springs in the summer of 1995. She met her husband Rok Wilson, who is a native to Pagosa Springs, and was married in 1996 and they started a family shortly after. Amy has 2 daughters, Shannel who attends college at Colorado Mesa University, Devin who is a high school student and athlete, and Briggs who is in elementary school.

Shaina Brannon posing with black dog
Shaina Brannon, Head Receptionist/Veterinary Technician

Shaina was born & raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and moved to Pagosa Springs in 2005. Shaina started working at the San Juan Veterinary Hospital in the spring of 2010 and has also worked at Wolf Creek Ski Area in the ski rental shop since 2005. When she’s not working Shaina enjoys spending time in the mountains with outdoor activities such as hiking with her 2 dogs Finn and Raven, rock climbing and skiing.

Sandra Kuhne with German Shepherd dog outside
Sandra Kuhne, Veterinary Technician

Sandra was born and raised in Pagosa Springs Colorado. She received a Bachelors degree in Biology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and is currently taking online classes to become certified as a veterinary technician. Sandra had worked at Aspen Tree Veterinary Clinic since 2013, and in December of 2015, she came to work at San Juan Veterinary Hospital when the two practices merged.

Shaun Kramer posing with elderly dog
Shaun Kramer, Receptionist/Veterinary Technician

Shaun was born and raised in the Denver Metro area and moved to Pagosa Springs with her husband Jeremy in the spring of 2018 to be closer to all of the Colorado outdoor activities they enjoy. A graduate of the Metropolitan State University of Denver, Shaun has a degree in Photojournalism but fell in love with working with animals while managing a dog boarding facility as a student.

Diane Bobbit posing with white dog in a field in Colorado
Diane Bobbitt, Receptionist

Diane moved to Pagosa Springs from Texas in December of 2019. She worked at Pagosa Springs Humane Society giving all the fur babies looking for forever homes tender loving care. She recently joined our team in August 2020. Diane married Chris Sept 8, 2007 (her wedding was full Camouflage attire!) And they welcomed their son Gage in 2013. Completing their home is 3 fur kids Sookie, Yella, and Code. Diane has many interests including hunting, fishing, exploring the wilderness, and spending time with family and friends.