Meet Our Team
The Best Staff Makes for the Best Experience
Meet Our Team
The Best Staff Makes for the Best Experience
Amy
Chief Financial & Operations Officer
A Washington State native, Amy moved to Colorado in 2016. She misses the rain of the Pacific Northwest, but loves the people of Colorado!
Amy is a Certified Veterinary Assistant through the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association and started working for North Powers Animal Hospital in 2018. She enjoys learning under the doctors, and Amy likes to learn as much as possible about different veterinary industry topics in her free time. In addition, she enjoys time with her daughter, eating chocolate, playing piano, and adores all things Disney.
Miranda
Practice Manager
Since childhood, you could usually find Miranda where the animals are – be that playing in the yard with the family dog or exploring the shores of southern Florida in search of horseshoe crabs and anoles.
From elementary through high school, she volunteered with different local animal shelters and participated in equestrian care and training. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University in 2015 and is pursuing another degree that will bring her closer to her goal of CVT.
In 2016 she moved to Colorado with her partner Aaron and an ever-expanding family of critters. Miranda transitioned from social services to the veterinary field in 2018 and joined the esteemed North Powers Animal Hospital patient care team in 2020. In her personal time, she enjoys practicing foreign languages, yoga, and video games.
After completing her undergraduate degree at Mississippi State, Miranda earned credentials as a registered veterinary technician (RVT) in Colorado. Soon after she was elected to the Colorado Association for Certified Veterinary Technicians (CACVT) Board of Directors, where she advocates for veterinary professionals across the state.
Leah Strader, RVT
Leah is a Texas native who has been around animals all her life and grew up watching Jeff Corwin and Steve Irwin, who both fueled her passion for all animals. Her education took a turn in college, graduating in 2019 with a degree in Photography but ultimately knew her wild heart belonged to animals and after graduating into a pandemic started to work at a local animal shelter and found her way into the veterinary field.
In 2022 she became a proud graduate of the Vet Tech Institute of Houston and the she went on and passed the VTNE in 2022 as well. Shortly after she then got her veterinary technician license in 2023. With over three years of hands-on experience in veterinary medicine, Leah brings a strong passion for animal care and a positive, confident presence to our team, she recently relocated to beautiful Colorado Springs in 2025 and is excited to become part of this pet-loving community.
Throughout her career, Leah has worked closely with all sorts of pets and their owners to provide compassionate, high-quality care in fast-paced clinical settings. From assisting in surgeries and monitoring anesthesia to patient recovery and client education, Leah is committed to making every pet’s visit as stress-free and positive as possible and is happy to have found such an amazing clinic to do so!
When not in the clinic, Leah enjoys reading, playing videogames and exploring the Colorado outdoors by camping or hiking. She cannot wait to meet your pet and make sure they get the care they deserve!
Meghan
RVT
Meghan moved to Colorado in 2017 from Big Bear Lake, California, with plans to attend CSU for veterinary school. But as life took a different path, she discovered her true calling as a veterinary technician. Knowing from a young age that she was meant to work with animals, Meghan pursued her education at the Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology. After graduating in 2021, she became certified and is now a Registered Veterinary Technician.
Outside of work, Meghan enjoys spending time with her husband and their son, traveling whenever the opportunity arises, going to concerts, and being with family and friends. Her love for animals extends well beyond the clinic—her home is shared with five dogs (three Brittanys, a Dalmatian, and an Australian Shepherd mix), one cat, a guinea pig, and a saltwater fish tank.
For as long as she can remember, Meghan has known that her life’s purpose involves caring for animals—whether they’re furry, fluffy, feathery, slimy, or scaly. She finds deep joy and meaning in supporting pets and their families through every stage of life. More than anything, she values the trust pet owners place in her to care for their beloved companions with compassion, dedication, and heart.
Courtney
Patient Care Staff
Courtney started working for North Powers Animal Hospital at the beginning of 2020. She was born in Mesa, AZ, but came to Colorado Springs at the early age of 4. She has always loved animals and loves caring for them.
She has many animals, which include dogs, cats, and a llama! When Courtney isn’t at work, she enjoys dancing, singing, and spending time outdoors with her husband, pets, and family.
Kiara
Patient Care Staff
Kiara has been in Colorado Springs since 2002. Hoping to one day own a veterinary practice of her own, Kiara is currently a pre-veterinary student who joined the North Powers Animal Hospital team in May of 2020.
She is pursuing her Master’s in Biology at Colorado State University-Pueblo and is researching ectothermic immunology on the Mojave Desert Tortoises roaming the greenhouse on campus. In her free time, Kiara enjoys going to concerts, snowboarding, and meeting new people.
Elena
Patient Care Staff
Elena is a Colorado native who has loved animals her entire life. As a very young girl, she knew her heart belonged in the veterinary field. She overcame many obstacles at a young age to pursue her passion for this field and even considered a completely different career path in her teenage years. Ultimately her heart and passion led her to the program at PIMA medical institute to become a certified veterinary assistant in 2006.
Elena has remained in the field since and has no regrets. Her love and passion continue to grow for clients, patients, and co-workers, and for providing quality medicine. Elena considers herself blessed to join North Powers Animal Hospital in May of 2020 and shares the same vision and commitment to our clients and patients who enter our hospital.
She is always happy to learn and grow professionally and personally. She enjoys shopping, yard work, hiking, and anything outdoors with her husband in her free time. Elena also enjoys family time with her four children, grandchildren, and four-legged fur babies.
Mekenze
Patient Care Staff
Mekenze is a Colorado Native, born and raised in Colorado Springs. She came to North Powers Animal Hospital just after graduating from Pima Medical Institute with a Veterinary Assistant certification in June 2021.
In addition to completing her Certified Veterinary Technician certification, Mekenze’s career goals are to become a DVM! She enjoys traveling with her dog, playing with her other pets, hiking, painting, listening to music with friends, and being creative with fun makeup.
Daulton
Patient Care Staff
Daulton joined our team in 2025 after moving to Colorado Springs. Before stepping into the veterinary field, he spent five years serving as a munitions officer in the U.S. Air Force, where he developed a strong foundation in discipline, quick thinking, and performance under pressure.
After transitioning out of the military in 2024, Daulton began working in veterinary clinics and quickly discovered a passion for surgery and emergency/critical care. He is currently enrolled in a veterinary technician program and on track to earn his RVT license in the summer of 2026.
Daulton holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree and is concurrently working on the prerequisites for veterinary school. He’s excited to continue growing in the field and is committed to providing excellent care to our patients while supporting the team in any way he can.
He is happily married with 3 dogs of his own. In his free time, he loves spending time with his dogs, going to music festivals, and getting tattooed.
Sadie
Kennel Assistant
Sadie always knew she wanted to be around animals, even at a young age. She describes herself as an Army brat who grew up in many different states until her family was stationed in Colorado in 2011. She is currently pursuing a veterinary technician degree through Purdue University. She has a dog and a cat who she absolutely adores. When not at work, she enjoys teaching therapeutic riding lessons, hiking with her dog, and exploring Colorado with her fiancée.
Constance
Reception
Constance and her husband moved to Colorado Springs from Houston, Texas, in October 2021. Because of her passion for animals, she started working for a canine boarding facility right after high school. Eventually, Constance realized she wanted to know more about veterinary medicine. She has worked in this industry as a receptionist since 2011.
She loves animals and currently owns dogs and cats. In her spare time, Constance, her husband, and her dogs enjoy exploring different Colorado hiking trails and finding the best places to eat in Colorado Springs. She feels honored and very appreciative to be a part of the North Powers Animal Hospital family, and we enjoy having her! She has been a wonderful addition to our hospital.
Natalie
Receptionist
Natalie is a Colorado Native with a special love for exotic pets and their care. She has a Jack Russell Terrier named June, birds, frogs, and a hedgehog at home. She has been a veterinary receptionist for five years, and loves her clients as much as her patients. Natalie has a Bachelor’s degree in English and enjoys reading in her free time.
Introduce Your Pet to the North Powers Animal Hospital Family
Don’t take our word for it when we say we have the best companion animal and exotic pet veterinary care team. Schedule an appointment today to come and meet them yourself, and join the North Powers Animal Hospital family!
North Powers Animal Hospital has an experienced veterinary team that cares for pets from Colorado Springs, Monument, Falcon, Peyton, Black Forest, Fountain, and Manitou Springs.
North Powers Animal Hospital has an experienced veterinary team that cares for pets from Colorado Springs, Monument, Falcon, Peyton, Black Forest, Fountain, and Manitou Springs.