Meet The Team

Our team is dedicated to your pet’s health.

The entire staff at Castle Pines Veterinary Hospital works tirelessly to provide the best care for your pet. We strive to offer not only sound advice, but also optimal veterinary care.

Dr. Alicia Hanson

Dr. Alicia Hanson

DVM

Dr. Hanson grew up in northern Georgia. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Kennesaw State University in Georgia. After several years of veterinary assisting, she went on to veterinary school at Mississippi State University where she received her D.V.M. Degree. She has practiced veterinary medicine in Arizona prior to her move to Colorado with her husband. Dr. Hanson’s veterinary interests include preventative medicine, pain management, geriatric care, and internal medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, gardening, crafting and being a mother to her two boys.

Dr. Valerie Wilson

Dr. Valerie Wilson

DVM

Dr. Wilson joined our team June of 2022.  Dr. Wilson grew up in Southern Louisiana, and has always loved animals (especially cats and horses), learning foreign languages, reading books, sitting with nature, and dream about traveling to outer space.  After receiving my Bachelor’s in Animal Science and a Minor in French at Louisiana Tech University, she spent a year teaching English in France before attending and graduating with her DVM from Louisiana State University in 2013. Her favorite part about vet school was learning ultrasound.  After graduating, she practiced small animal medicine in New Orleans, spending 3 years in emergency medicine.  As her family grew, she moved on to general practice for the past 6 years.  Over the years, she has enjoyed further developing her skills in ultrasound, and has found she is particularly passionate about feline and senior medicine, emergency medical procedures, and chronic medical diseases. 

 
Dr. Wilson made sure to bring her Cajun recipes with her, and is excited to be out West. She is particularly grateful to be able to spend more time outdoors with less mosquitoes and sweating. She is eager to hike and camp in the mountains with her husband and 3 kids, possibly get back into horseback riding, and find some places where she can really see the stars. 
Linda Ringstad

Linda Ringstad

Practice Manager

Linda Ringstad became our Practice Manager here at Castle Pines Veterinary Hospital in June of 2019. She has been working in the veterinary industry since 2004. Her love for animals and passion for their welfare goes way back. She also has a great love and appreciation for the pet parents that she has seen over the years who work tirelessly to do right by their animals. Linda is eager to support you in any way possible.

Linda and her husband, Kirk, have three grown sons with families of their own including grandchildren she gets to spoil. They have lived in Castle Rock since 1997 and couldn’t ask for a better place to live. She looks forward to meeting you.

Please feel free to reach out to contact her directly at any time.

 

Tanner Bishop

Tanner Bishop

Certified Veterinary Technician

Hello, My name is Tanner Bishop. Born and raised in Iowa with a passion for animals and the outdoors. When I’m not working, I can usually be found at a disc golf course, slow-pitch softball fields, or hiking with my dogs. My oldest dog, Rudy, a sweet Pitbull who loves spending time with his dad and rolling in the most foul-smelling stuff he can find. The youngest is Dale, a Jack Russell Terrier, who only cares about his food and who might throw his ball next. Life is good!

Sue Ranous

Sue Ranous

Veterinary Technician

Sue is originally from New Jersey. She has lived in Colorado for almost 20 years now and absolutely loves it here. She started working with animals 20 years ago and quickly learned that this was her calling. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her Wheaten terriers Murphy and Piper. She loves being in the water and you can find her paddle boarding from May through October with both doggies on the board ! Sue is very excited to become a part of the team at Castle Pines Veterinary Hospital and is excited to see you what the future holds for her and this new position.

Jillian Garnhart

Jillian Garnhart

Veterinary Technician

Jillian is a registered veterinary technician from Pueblo, Colorado, and a graduate of Pima Medical Institute. With over 10 years in general practice, plus 1.5 years of experience in emergency and 1 year of shelter medicine, she brings a well-rounded and compassionate approach to her work. She has a real passion for client education and loves helping pet owners feel confident and informed. Jillian adores all animals, but Boston Terriers are her absolute favorite. When she’s not at the clinic, she’s likely watching Bluey with her two kids, getting lost in a good book, hiking, or enjoying a concert with her husband.

Kate Graham

Kate Graham

Veterinary Assistant

Kate is a Colorado Native with a lifelong love for all animals large and  small.  Kate managed Doggy Daycare and Boarding centers for 10 before joining us. She has 2 dogs and a cat of her own at home who keep her very busy. She has received a scholarship through Wellhaven to attend PennFoster, she plans to graduate soon to become a Veterinary Technician.  When she is not at work she enjoys cooking, hikes with her dogs and being with family. 

Terri Hanson

Terri Hanson

Lead Receptionist

Terri is a fourth-generation Colorado native who has also spent time living in Indiana. Terri has three daughters, a son-in-law, and three grandchildren, and she loves to spend time with her family and friends. She loves to garden, be in the mountains, relax on the beach, and swim in the ocean, lakes, and rivers. Although she loves all dogs, she adores pugs and has had two herself.