Meet Our Team

Dr. Erin Perkin

Owner

Like many children, Erin Perkin wanted to be a veterinarian after reading All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot when she was twelve. She decided at a young age to pursue veterinary medicine as a career, and she never looked back. Since then, she has dedicated her life to animals and towards being the best veterinarian she can be.

Erin Perkin grew up as an Air Force daughter, so she has lived all over the country and the world. Her father was stationed in Colorado Springs twice; she loved Colorado, the mountains, and the outdoor recreation they provide, which is why she chose Denver as her home. She has lived there ever since with her family which consists of her Mom and Dad, two sisters, two nieces and two nephews. She also has two cats – Jamie (5-year old DLH), and Trey (5-year old DMH).

She knew that she was in the right profession when she had applied to vet school and had to spend 800 hours gaining experience with animals. To get this expertise, she had to take an unpaid internship with Dr. Bert Brooks, a mixed animal vet in California. During her internship, one day they got back from a 12-hour day, and she started to realize how long they had been working and mentioned the realization to Dr. Brooks. He said “Yes, but it didn’t seem like work, did it?” She wholeheartedly agreed. “No, it was fun!”

Dr. Perkin will quickly become a trusted friend to you and your animals. She is a compassionate, caring veterinarian who wants what is best for your pet. But Dr. Perkin is more than a friend and a confidant – she is highly trained, qualified, and experienced, and has at her disposal a wide array of treatment methods. Because when it comes to your pet’s health, she is strictly business.

To Dr. Perkin being a Veterinarian isn’t just her job, it’s her entire life, and it shows.

Dr. Perkin has a special interest in Endocrinology and is a member of the AVMA and CVMA. In her free time, she loves to garden, read, loves the outdoors, and is adept at fixing things in her home and building new things. She also prides her self on being one hell of a cook!

Education

• D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, 1992
• M.S, Physiology, Georgetown University, Washington D.C., 2000
• B.S, High Honors, Zoology, University of California, Davis, 1988

Memberships

• American Veterinary Medical Association
• Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society
• American Mensa Society

Dr. Mandy Houck

DVM

Susan

Certified Veterinary Technician

Susan started with Broadlands as a Veterinary Technician in September of 2016. She’s a Bel-Rea graduate with over 15 years of experience in the field. Being raised on a farm, she’s always loved being around and working with animals.

She has been living in Colorado since she was 6, and now she lives with her husband Chad, two sons, and their rescued Siamese cats Sampson and Hercules.
In her free time, she enjoys reading and writing.

Shanan

Veterinary Technician

Shanan has worked in the veterinary field since 1997, with a few years off here and there, to raise her daughter. She works part time at the clinic and part time running her grooming business. Shanan and her daughter raise Siberian Huskies and Samoyeds, and have been showing their dogs for years. In her free time, Shanan enjoys watching movies, and playing with her dogs and horses.

Jay

Veterinary Technician

Jay has worked in the veterinary field since 2006. He started in surgery in south Florida. His work interests are surgery and anesthesia. Jay and his wife have two dogs, Emmy, a shepherd mix and Hippo a pitbull. In Jays free time he enjoys fishing, reading and gardening.

 Leslie

Veterinary Technician

Leslie has been in the animal field for 17 years. She started at an animal shelter in 2007. She has always enjoyed this career because, of course, she loves animals, but also because there are new things to learn everyday. Leslie currently owns a chihuahua, and pitbull and two sphynx cats. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, art and reading.

Kathy

Receptionist

Kathy is a receptionist at the front desk who can’t wait to meet your furry family members. Whether big or small, it is always a treat for her to see the different breeds and personalities that walk through the front door. Kathy is a Colorado native who did venture out of state to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in South Carolina. After four years, she was eager to return to the wonderful state of Colorado.

Kathy’s family includes her precious cat and two ridiculously cute corgis – Lucy Lou and Addie Mae. In addition, she lives with her husband of 15 years and her 8-year-old daughter.

In her free time, Kathy loves to bird watch. This hobby has been especially fun in the last few years as she has had the privilege of observing bald eagles and great horned owls from her bedroom windows on occasion. In the past, she has enjoyed volunteering at the Boulder Humane Society by walking shelter dogs and playing with them in the courtyard. She also loves going to Broadway musicals and will listen to show tunes until she drives her family crazy.