about kin
Built on connection. Driven by purpose.
KIN Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center brings together emergency doctors, board-certified specialists, advanced technology, and a collaborative approach to deliver exceptional care for pets and peace of mind for the families and veterinarians who trust in us.
Built around better care.
Kin brings together an exceptional team of doctors, specialists, technicians, and other caregivers who are united by our mission of providing world-class veterinary care. Our 40,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility was designed to support some of the most advanced veterinary care in the Mountain West.
At Kin, we believe the people who dedicate their lives to caring for pets are best suited to shape veterinary care. That’s why our independent and employee-owned model keeps decision-making where it belongs—in the hands of the people who understand our patients, their families, and the care they need. Every member of our team has a genuine stake in what we are building. We care deeply, take ownership, and remain committed to one another and the patients we serve.
Kin is built for the long term—through lasting relationships, exceptional medicine, and a culture where people can do their best work and take pride in what they’re building together.
We’re excited and honored to serve the communities of Colorado and beyond
Our Mission
Through shared ownership and responsibility, we make world-class emergency and specialty care for pets more accessible to the community we serve.
Vision
To redefine the specialty veterinary experience by becoming the most trusted partner for pets, families, and referring veterinarians.
Values
Connection
Optimal patient care happens when ER doctors, specialists, primary care veterinarians, and pet owners work together.
Kindness
We treat every patient and family with empathy,
Integrity
We do the right thing through honest communications, transparency, and follow-through.
Excellence
We continuously pursue the highest standards in medicine, technology, and patient care.
A team built around your pet.
At KIN, every specialist brings deep expertise in their field while working together as one collaborative team.
That means every patient benefits from coordinated care, advanced medical knowledge, and a shared commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.
Our Doctors
Andrew Linklater DVM, DACVECC
Critical Care
Critical Care
Andrew Linklater DVM, DACVECC
Dr. Linklater earned his veterinary degree at Saskatchewan and completed a critical care residency in Milwaukee. His interests include trauma, transfusions, and speaking at conferences around the world.
He enjoys skiing, curling, cycling, and time with family and his two dogs.
Chap Pratt DVM, DACVECC
Critical Care, Dialysis/ECT
Critical Care, Dialysis/ECT
Chap Pratt DVM, DACVECC
Dr. Pratt earned his veterinary degree at Colorado State University and completed a critical care residency at the UPenn. His interests include sepsis, extracorporeal therapy, blood banking, and mentorship.
He enjoys snowboarding, traveling, and time with his wife, two children, and dog.
Dan Gordon DVM, DACVECC
Critical Care, Dialysis/ECT, Nephrology/Urology
Critical Care, Dialysis/ECT, Nephrology/Urology
Dan Gordon DVM, DACVECC
Dr. Gordon earned his veterinary degree at NC State, with advanced training at Ohio State and Wisconsin. His interests include nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies.
He enjoys swimming, golf, camping, and time with his partner, son, and two cats.
Emily Deutsch DVM
Emergency
Emergency
Emily Deutsch DVM
Dr. Deutsch earned her veterinary degree at Colorado State and completed her internship at Dove Lewis in Portland. Her interests include trauma, stabilization, and wound care.
She enjoys cooking, houseplants, reading, Colorado’s outdoors, and time with her cat, Jorah.
Iris Schaitkin DVM
Emergency
Emergency
Iris Schaitkin DVM
Dr. Schaitkin earned her veterinary degree at Midwestern and completed an internship at Colorado Animal Specialty and Emergency. Her interests include wound management and endocrine emergencies.
She enjoys hiking, camping, and snowboarding, and has a dog and two cats.
Lauren Minner DVM
Emergency
Emergency
Lauren Minner DVM
Dr. Minner earned her veterinary degree at Texas A&M and interned at VCA Alameda East. A former veterinary technician, she enjoys feline care and wound management.
She enjoys gardening, live music, cooking, and life with three dogs and two cats.
Maddie Guzak DVM
Emergency
Emergency
Maddie Guzak DVM
Dr. Guzak earned her veterinary degree at Edinburgh and practiced emergency medicine in the US, UK, and Australia. Her interests include trauma, surgery, and wound care.
A Littleton native, she enjoys hiking, climbing, running, and playing banjo.
Tracy Sy DVM, MS
Emergency
Emergency
Tracy Sy DVM, MS
Dr. Sy earned her veterinary degree at Colorado State and completed rotating and critical care internships at Colorado Animal Specialty and Emergency. Her interests include emergency and wildlife medicine.
She enjoys hiking, climbing, birding, and crocheting.
Victoria Harris DVM
Emergency
Emergency
Victoria Harris DVM
Dr. Harris earned her veterinary degree at the University of Florida and brings experience in emergency and urgent care. Her interests include soft tissue surgery and complex trauma.
She enjoys skiing, mountain biking, cooking, and time with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Lauren O’Mara DVM, DACVR
Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic Imaging
Lauren O’Mara DVM, DACVR
Dr. O’Mara earned her veterinary degree at UC Davis and completed a residency at the Animal Medical Center in New York. She enjoys performing abdominal ultrasound and acquiring diagnostic samples.
Outside of work, she enjoys snowboarding, hiking, knitting, and camping with her husband in their adventure van.
Heidi Fink DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Heidi Fink DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Dr. Fink earned her veterinary degree at Colorado State and completed a residency at Ohio State. Her interests include diagnosing and treating GI, liver, and endocrine disease.
She enjoys gardening, running, cooking, and time with her husband, son, and two cats.
Kerri Nelson DVM
Medical Director
Medical Director
Kerri Nelson DVM
Dr. Nelson earned her veterinary degree at Kansas State and completed her internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. She has a passion for leadership and emergency medicine.
She enjoys riding her horse, running, skiing, and time with her husband, son, and four dogs.
Allison DuPont DVM, DACVIM
Neurology/Neurosurgery
Neurology/Neurosurgery
Allison DuPont DVM, DACVIM
Dr. DuPont earned her veterinary degree at Illinois and completed a hybrid academic/private practice residency at the U. of Missouri and Animal Neurology Center. Her interests include neuromuscular disease and neurosurgery.
She enjoys coffee shops, hiking, and kayaking with her dog, Willow.
Jenni Bridges DVM, DACVIM
Neurology/Neurosurgery
Neurology/Neurosurgery
Jenni Bridges DVM, DACVIM
Dr. Bridges earned her veterinary degree at Cornell and completed a residency at UC Davis. Her interests include advanced neurosurgery and spinal stabilization.
She enjoys hiking, skiing, travel, and caring for her plants, two dogs, and cat.
Elise Martens DVM, DACVIM
Oncology
Oncology
Elise Martens DVM, DACVIM
Dr. Martens earned her veterinary degree from Ohio State and completed her residency at Colorado State. She is passionate about developing personalized cancer care plans that prioritize treatment outcomes while preserving quality of life.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, camping, and spending time with her partner, son, and two cats.
Liz Ambrosius DVM, MS, DACVIM
ONCOLOGY, CO-FOUNDER, CMO
ONCOLOGY, CO-FOUNDER, CMO
Liz Ambrosius DVM, MS, DACVIM
Dr. Liz Ambrosius earned her veterinary degree at Wisconsin and completed her oncology residency at Purdue. She has a passion for building and growing veterinary teams.
Outside of work, Liz enjoys traveling, live music, sports (Go Pack Go!), and spending time with family and friends.
Jen Kuzminsky DVM, DACVS (SA)
Surgery
Surgery
Jen Kuzminsky DVM, DACVS (SA)
Dr. Kuzminsky earned her veterinary degree at Kansas State and completed a surgery residency at Illinois. She has a particular passion for soft tissue and oncologic surgery.
A Colorado native, she enjoys hiking, travel, and adventures with her Golden Retriever, Bentley.
Kyle Martin DVM, MS, DACVS (SA)
Surgery
Surgery
Kyle Martin DVM, MS, DACVS (SA)
Dr. Martin earned his veterinary degree at Colorado State and completed a surgery residency through Washington State and WestVet. His interests include minimally invasive surgery.
He enjoys golf, fly fishing, and time with his recently born twins and toddler.
Mandy Rollins, MVB, DACVS (SA)
Surgery
Surgery
Mandy Rollins, MVB, DACVS (SA)
Dr. Rollins earned her veterinary degree at University College Dublin and completed a surgery residency at the Animal Medical Center in New York. She enjoys oncologic and trauma surgery.
She loves snowboarding, national parks, travel, live music, and time with her family, friends and pets.
Jeff Brourman DVM, MS, DACVS
SURGERY, CO-FOUNDER, CEO
SURGERY, CO-FOUNDER, CEO
Jeff Brourman DVM, MS, DACVS
Dr. Jeff Brourman earned his veterinary degree and completed his residency at Ohio State.
He is passionate about delivering exceptional care and maintaining integrity in the veterinary profession.
Trusted partnerships. Better patient care.
We work closely with referring veterinarians to provide seamless specialty care while keeping communication clear every step of the way. Together, we help ensure every patient receives the expertise they need.
Refer a PatientBenefits
- Collaborative case management
- Direct specialist communication
- Streamlined referral process
- Shared commitment to patient outcomes