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Depend on the team at Fremont Veterinary Hospital for pet dentistry, laser therapy, routine checkup, surgery, and pet supplies in the Canon City, CO area. We're a family-owned pet care hospital serving our community since 1951. Call us today for an appointment!

Elaine Carlson-Putzer

Registered Veterinary Technician
I am a certified veterinary technician and have been with Fremont Veterinary Hospital since 1993. I graduated from Colorado Mountain College. I am married to Brad Putzer and together we have a son, Blaine. As a family, we enjoy camping, fishing, hunting, and visiting with family. We own a big-hearted dog named Dakota.
Elaine Carlson-Putzer
Alicia Tomsick

Alicia Tomsick 

Registered Veterinary Technician
I was born and raised in Canon City. I graduated from Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology in 2010 and have been with Fremont Veterinary Hospital since 2001. I enjoy working on dentistry and phlebotomy. I am married to my wonderful husband, Jeremy Tomsick. 

We have one four-legged kid, Sta-V. Our hobbies include Cross Fit and being with family and friends.

Samantha Donner

Registered Veterinary Technician

I grew up in the Denver-Metro area and graduated from the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2017. I got to work with both large and small animals and joined Fremont Vet Hospital in September 2022. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my 5 dogs and going off-roading in the mountains.

Samantha Donner
Amanda Offerson

Amanda Offerson

Registered Veterinary Technician

Melanie Gilliom

 Approved Veterinary Assistant

I am a approved veterinary assistant with a passion for our feline friends, I graduated from Pima Medical Institution in 2016 and have been working with Fremont Veterinary ever since. I have 5 cats Charlie, Pancakes, Toast, Butters and Pumpkin who I adore. When I’m not working, I enjoy going to the movies, having afternoon tea, and spending time with my friends and family.
Melanie Gilliom
Crystal Mazel

Crystal Mazel 

Approved Veterinary Assistant
 I was born and raised in Fremont County. I have been working at Fremont Veterinary Hospital since 2004. I am married to Kris Mazel. Together we have two children, Alex and Keira. We also have a cat, Samhain, a German Shepherd, Ratchet Autobot, and an Australian Shephard from the Humane Society, Groot. I enjoy bee keeping and spending time with family. We are very much an outdoor family.

Arianna Cannon

Veterinary Assistant 

I moved to Colorado in 2024 from Florida, where I trained service dogs for Veterans. I love Colorado and now work as a veterinary assistant. I have a passion for animal care and dog behavior. My fiancé, Austin, and I have 2 rescue dogs- Ogie, a 9-year-old lab mix, and L’Via, a 7-month-old dachshund mix. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my fiancé and dogs as well as hiking and dog training.

Arianna Cannon
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