Meet Our Support Staff

Leslie

Office Manager 

Born and raised in Denver, Colorado with one older brother and a single mom, Leslie learned first hand what hard work means. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a double major in Spanish and Biology, and a minor in Biochemistry.

Leslie moved up to Wyoming after graduation with now husband Bob, and they have made a life here in the Big Horn Basin. Together they raised two bright and enchanting daughters, Caitlyn and Gabrielle. Caitlyn graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2022 and is now working as a paralegal in Colorado. Gabrielle lives in Atlanta where she attends Emory University and performs in Emory Dance Company.

Leslie is an essential part of CVH. Her endless guidance, support, and expertise have made her a wonderful part of our team, and we don’t know what we’d do without her!

When she’s not at work you can probably find her in the saddle. Riding her horses is one of Leslie’s favorite ways to destress and soak in the beautiful countryside. She shares her love of raising Quarter Horses with her uncle, and mentor, Bruce.

Leslie also enjoys yoga with Meghan, fitness training with Lucas, keeping up with her Spanish literature, snuggling up with her two kitties and the family pup, listening to podcasts, or traveling the world.

Gwen

Lead Veterinary Technician/Surgical Nurse

Gwendolyn is a Wyoming native through and through. She’s grown up doing all that Wyoming and The West are known for, and she’s loved every second of it. Today Gwen is raising her two beautiful kids, Charli and Brazen, in Cody with the same Western spirit.

Gwen has spent over a decade in the veterinary business learning and improving her technical skills. She earned her Bachelor’s at the University of Wyoming in Animal Science with a concentration in Pre-Vet and a minor in Range Livestock. Gwen then went on to become a certified Veterinary Technician before joining our team in 2020, where she has rapidly become a leader.

Gwen has been a tremendous asset to our veterinary patients and our team equally. She provides skill and knowledge beyond her years, and her ability to problem solve is incredible. If you were a gravely sick dog, horse, cat, or cow, you would definitely want Gwen by your side.

In her free time, you can find Gwen taking full advantage of our area in every season by roping, riding, skiing, kayaking, or spending time with her two kids.

Elizabeth

Lead Veterinary Technician/Repro Technician

Native to Wyoming, Elizabeth was born and raised in Greybull. These days she calls Cody home alongside her four legged pal, Buck.

Elizabeth has been involved with veterinary medicine since 2018, learning on the job with numerous instructors. She came to us in March of 2022 and we haven’t been the same since – in the best way! Elizabeth has quickly picked up new information and taken a leading roll on our veterinary technician team. She’s such a thoughtful, kind addition to our team, and she makes everyone around her better. We would be lost without her!

Elizabeth prefers to stay busy. When she isn’t helping with emergencies or pitching in to take care of her colleagues’ animals, Elizabeth can be found outdoors. She’s becoming an avid hunter and horseman, and she loves taking a ride in the side by side.

Emilie

Veterinary Technician/Lead Veterinary Nurse

Emilie is a Cody native, born and raised. She and her husband Josh now call Burlington home, and they have recently welcomed two handsome little boys into their family: True in 2022 and Myles in 2024! Their family also consists of a huge herd of animals ranging from cats to pups to horses. They truly can’t say “no” to an animal in need.

Emilie received her Associate’s degree as a Veterinary Assistant prior to joining our team in 2019, and she’s now working on a second degree to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. Not stopping there, Emilie plans to pursue Animal Physical Therapy as soon as she has that second degree under her belt. Emilie is extremely kind, knowledgeable, and dedicated to helping animals and people alike. She’s a wonderful member of our team, and we’re so grateful we get to spend our days working alongside her.

Always eager to try something new, Emilie is learning to rawhide braid, and she’s working on eventually making bosals, which are a beautiful piece of western tack. In her spare time, Emilie loves haring her love of horses with the men in her life: Josh, True, and little Myles.

Charley

Veterinary Technician

Charley was born and raised in the small town of Talladega, Alabama. She started working in veterinary medicine shortly after she began college in 2019. While working full time in a veterinary office, Charly attended veterinary technician school and, in 2022, graduated from Jefferson State Community College with Veterinary Technician degree.

Charley moved to Cody to join our team at Cody Vet Hospital in September 2023, and she is now thrilled to call Wyoming home. When she started, Charley immediately jumped in with an eagerness to learn and an infectious smile. We are so glad she decided to make the move to our corner of the world.

Outside of work, Charley loves spending time with her Wheaton Terrier, Arlo, and Yorkshire Terrier, Lilo, who are her whole world. She also enjoys hiking, traveling, anything outdoors, live music, and antique shopping.

Heather

Veterinary Technician

A native of our northern neighbor, Heather was born in Kalispell, Montana and grew up mostly in South Dakota. Today, Heather lives in Greybull with her husband Ty, their adorable little son Kooper, and their dogs Missie and Stormie.

Heather attended school in South Dakota where she received two degrees: one as a Veterinary Technician and the other in Auto Body. She joined our team in 2020, and she’s been an incredible addition ever since. Heather’s dedication to our patients, wisdom, leadership, and general handiness make her our go-to gal.

Heather is an outdoor-lover, and she can be found fly fishing, dirt biking, or relaxing in our wondrous mountain ranges whenever she has a chance. Heather’s adventurous spirit fits right in at CVH!

Savannah

Flex Technician

Savannah comes to us from the sunny state of Florida where she grew up with a love for all animals. Being a Florida native, she holds true to her roots and still calls the gator her favorite! She has been riding horses since she was 10 through rodeo and ranch riding. She now has a small herd of her own that includes three dogs, a kitty or two, a bird named Phoebe, and a horse named Snipper.

Savannah has been in the veterinary industry since 2018. After deciding she was ready for a new challenge, she jumped on a plane and joined Cody Vet Hospital to learn about the world of rural, mixed animal practice. Savannah has already proven to be an invaluable addition with her expertise and eagerness to jump in, and we are thrilled to have her here for her next adventure.

In her free time, Savannah is enjoying the slower paced lifestyle Wyoming offers and the beautiful mountains that surround us. You can often find her spending her time with a good book, camping, cooking, crafting, paddle boarding, and traveling.

Lydia

Veterinary Assistant

Originally from Snoqualme, Washington, Lydia decided it was time for a change after high school and moved to Laramie to pursue her education at the University of Wyoming. Freshman year, she met and fell in love with her soon-to-be husband while she was working at Rimrock Ranch, and she hasn’t looked back since.

2024 has been busy for Lydia. She made the move to Cody to be closer to her fiancé, joined our team at Cody Vet Hospital, and is in the process of finishing up two degrees in biomedical and social sciences. We truly couldn’t be prouder of all the hard work Lydia has put in both in and outside of work, and are lucky to have her at CVH.

When she has a moment to relax, Lydia enjoys spending time with her fiancé while he shoes horses, knitting, making jewelry, skiing, riding her pony Chief, and fishing.

Erin

Social Media Manager

Erin, another of our international gals, was born and raised in Manitoba, Canada. She moved to the States in 2002, then to Wyoming in 2008. She and her husband Mike have three fur babies: Finn and Shay, the two resident pups, and their equine partner Cady.

By trade, Erin is a massage therapist and practiced in Cody for many years. She decided to switch up her career from helping people to helping animals, and she’s enthusiastically taken on the new challenge.

Erin joined the CVH crew in 2022 where she’s been training as a veterinary technician. We are extremely lucky that Erin decided to make the jump to a new career and land with our team. She has allowed us to showcase our daily wins at CVH on our social media, and she gives our patients the best care. Erin is efficient and sees the big picture, which has made each of us and the care we provide better.

On a day off, you will probably find Erin working diligently on her very own small business Wyld Sisters! Erin creates wonderfully whimsical (and very smart) equine competition shirt designs that our team loves. Erin also likes to practice interior decorating and work with plants and flowers. Her creative spark doesn’t end there because Erin sings as well – the complete artistic package!

Nyuki

Client Service Representative 

Nyuki was born in Munich, Germany, and growing up split her time between both Germany and England. She moved to Cody when she married her late husband Michael. They raised two wonderful kids who are now each successful young adults. Conrad, her son, is now living in Colorado and recently engaged to his partner Emily. Bethany, her daughter, is attending medical school and is married to her partner James.

Nyuki’s eclectic experience has ranged from teaching piano to working as a phlebotomist. Looking for something new, she joined CVH in the fall of 2022 as another one of the warm faces you encounter walking into our clinic. Nyuki is extremely kind and genuine. She loves to connect with each person and animal that walks through our doors. Plus, she has the best stories!

During her time off, Nyuki enjoys taking walks with her furry friends, Finn and Alice, hiking, crocheting, gardening, watching British television, and relaxing with a nice glass of wine.

Aly

Client Service Representative 

Aly grew up south of Twin Cities in Minnesota, but she first came to Wyoming in 2016 for an internship. After her parents settled here, she made Cody her permanent home in 2020. Aly and her husband Drew got married in the summer of 2023, and they are excited to announce that they are expecting their first baby in October 2024! Their two dogs, Millie and Belle, and two kitties, Toad and Daisy, are thrilled to welcome the latest addition to their family.

Early on, Aly knew she loved animals and wanted to make them a big part of her life. She grew up with pets, and she moved to a farm her freshman year of high school which introduced her to 4H and FFA. Aly attended Lamar Community College where she double majored in Horse Training and Management and Barrel Horse Training. A few years later, she figured out that her real passion was veterinary medicine, and she began working towards her degree to become a Certified Veterinary Technician.

We are excited to welcome Aly to our team at Cody Vet Hospital, and we are continuously impressed by her commitment to helping every animal that comes to us alongside our amazing team.

When she’s not busy, Aly loves to workout, ride her horse Sophie, and enjoy the outdoors with her husband.