Driven by compassion and purpose, here is the team who will work to make a difference in your pet’s life. Every single visit.
Dr. Mimi Elliott was raised in Orange County, California and could rarely be found on dry land. She was an avid sailor which eventually led her to Georgetown University in Washington D.C. to be a part of their collegiate sailing program. She graduated with an English major and did a brief stint working for a non-profit before realizing that she still wanted to be a vet when she grew up and then began working her way towards a degree in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Elliott graduated from Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2011. After graduation, she did an internship in emergency and critical care before finding her calling in general practice on the Front Range.
Dr. Elliott is a veterinarian dedicated to providing high-quality medical care for companion animals in and around the Longmont area. Her particular areas of interest include internal medicine, dentistry, and emergency medicine but she enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, especially the surprises each day tends to bring.
At home, Dr. Elliott enjoys the company of a sweet orange tabby named Ernie, a crazy hound puppy named Haya, and a strong-willed shepherd mix named Riley (who tends to run the show). Her favorite creatures are her husband Garrick and her daughters, Soleil and Heloise
Dr. Tory Wunder was raised on a family farm in Iowa. Tory was one of those kids who always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. She chose to pursue her education at Iowa State University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine Degrees.
After graduation from veterinary school in 2000, Dr. Wunder joined a small animal practice in Mankato, MN. In 2009, she made the move west to Colorado.
Dr. Wunder enjoys all facets of small animal medicine, though her favorites are internal medicine, dentistry and senior pet care. She truly enjoys celebrating and maintaining the bond between people and their pets by assisting guardians with their companion animal’s health care.
Dr. Wunder shares her home in Longmont with her partner, Andy, and their canine companions, Mabel and Gigi. In her spare time, Tory enjoys reading, traveling, and assisting Andy with renovations and upkeep on their 1898 farmhouse.
Dr. Cassie Kandyba was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. She decided to be a veterinarian when she was five years old after a visit to the emergency room with her family dog, and never changed her mind. She attended school at Colorado State University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biological Science and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree.
Dr. Kandyba is certified in veterinary medical acupuncture and treats most exotic pets (small mammals and reptiles), in addition to dogs and cats. She has been practicing at Longmont Small Animal Hospital since July 2019. Dr. Kandyba’s particular interests include caring for geriatric pets, exotic animal medicine, surgery, and veterinary acupuncture.
Although she loves all animals, she does have a soft spot for cats. Her goal for all of her patients is to maintain or improve their quality of life and overall well-being. Dr. Kandyba shares her home in Arvada with her husband Phil and their two cats (Bean and Tuffy). In her free time, she likes to listen to true crime podcasts, draw, read, embroider, cook, and spend time with her loved ones.
Dr. Evelyn Iacono comes to Colorado from her hometown Cincinnati, Ohio. A childhood filled with animals and a passion for science and learning made veterinary medicine a clear career choice. Dr. Iacono received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating from OSU she completed a one-year mixed animal internship in Carbondale, Colorado. After her internship, Dr. Iacono practiced mobile mixed animal medicine in Eagle CO. She then practiced in Steamboat Springs, where she focused on small animal medicine and surgery.
Dr. Iacono’s interests in veterinary medicine include emergency medicine, internal medicine, and wound care. She especially enjoys being able to provide care for animals from puppy and kitten stages through geriatric care, while upholding the human-animal bond between patient and pet owners.
Dr. Iacono lives in Longmont with her partner, Emily, and their three dogs (Rumi, Summit, and Freddie) and cat (Earl). In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, biking, snow sports, golfing, and spending time with her friends, both furry and human. She is excited to join Longmont Small Animal Hospital and be a part of the Longmont community.
Ellen Macdonald, DVM, DACVIM, grew up in both Boulder and Southern California with all sorts of small furry creatures by her side, including (but not limited to) dogs, cats, rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits.
As a child, she saved money and researched dog care for months before bringing home her first puppy. Anna the Golden Retriever immediately dug up the family rose garden and chewed the wood deck. The puppy was promptly rehomed by Ellen’s parents at the San Diego Zoo, where she became the lifelong companion of a cheetah named Arusha. Ellen spent many sunny afternoons romping with them at the zoo. They all guided her straight into her veterinary career.
After completing her veterinary degree at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, she went on to complete a small animal internship in NYC and an internal medicine residency at UC Davis. She earned ACVIM board certification in 2003. She also spent time at the University of Tennessee veterinary school, where she loved teaching veterinary students. Dr. Macdonald joined LSAH in 2021 as an associate veterinarian.
Dr. Macdonald is passionate about all things medicine, especially a good diagnostic challenge and management of chronic diseases like diabetes. Her ultimate goal is to focus on ways to maximize quality of life for pet family members. She has always felt the relationship families have with their pets is life-altering in all of the best ways. And her relationship with pet families is the most rewarding aspect of her career. She lives with her incredibly supportive husband, a medical device engineer, and her creative, animal-loving daughter who has also decided to become a veterinarian. The loved four legged members of her family include Stash the Boston terrier (Amazing Couch Potato) and Caramel, an actual hairy potato (guinea pig).
Dr. Kevin Curran was born and raised in Lincoln Nebraska. He grew up loving animals but realized in high school that he wanted to be a veterinarian. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and where he received a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science. He then completed his first two years of veterinary school in Lincoln before completing his last two years and graduating from Iowa State University with Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2020.
Dr. Curran then moved to Montana and joined a small animal practice in Billings. In 2022 Dr. Curran and his family moved to the front range and he joined Longmont Small Animal Hospital. He enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine but his particular areas of interest include surgery, exotic animal medicine, ophthalmology, and large-breed dogs. Dr. Curran sees most species including small mammals, reptiles, and birds along with dogs and cats.
When not at the hospital, Dr. Curran has his hands full with his three young children Callum, Sage, and Sutton as well as his two Great Danes, Norman and Ruby, and two cats, George and Evie. He attributes all of his accomplishments to his wife and high school sweetheart, Meredith. In his free time, Dr. Curran enjoys reading, watching sports, fishing, and hiking with his family.
Dr. Van Gurp grew up in upstate New York and knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from a young age. She attended Cornell University to obtain both her Bachelor’s Degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.
After vet school Dr. Van Gurp moved to Colorado to pursue an internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital and fell in love with all that Colorado has to offer! Dr. Van Gurp has a background in Emergency Medicine and General Practice. She is excited to join the team at Longmont Small Animal Hospital to work in the Urgent Care and General Practice departments. Veterinary interests include emergency medicine, preventative care and upholding the human animal bond by helping families care for their pets.
Dr. Van Gurp lives here in Longmont with her husband, two human children, a Boxer named Ellie and a tabby cat named Bailey. In her free time she enjoys running, yoga, martial arts, hiking, skiing and spending time with family.
Dr. Eryn McGrath is a graduate of Colorado State University where she earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. She lived in Florida and Australia previously but has been proud to call Colorado home now for over a decade.
Dr. McGrath has had a strong interest in Emergency Medicine which brought her to pursue an Emergency Internship at Fort Collins Emergency Hospital following graduation. She has worked primarily in emergency medicine since, and is excited to bring those skills to the Urgent Care team at Longmont Small Animal Hospital. She is very passionate about continually expanding upon her education and providing her patients with the best care and quality of life. Dr. McGrath lives with her son, and dog Teddy. In her free time, she loves to stay active and be outdoors with yoga, hiking, pickleball and tennis.
Nicole Follett grew up in England and moved to Colorado in 2013. She graduated from the Community College of Denver with an Associate’s in Veterinary Technology in December of 2017.
She started working at Longmont Small Animal Hospital in November 2017 and is very happy to be spending her first years as a technician learning and growing with such a great team! When not working, she enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband, Adam, and their two Boston Terriers, Dave, and Fiona.
Born and raised in Colorado, Esmeralda as a young child found love for animals in a small town just a few hours away from Chihuahua, Mexico. “Every summer I would help Grandma in the backyard where chickens, pigs, cats, and turkeys were found. Right across from Grandma’s house was a stall for horses, where I would help my Grandpa feed and care for them. I absolutely loved it and the fact that I tried to keep and care for every roaming dog/cat that I found”.
Caring for animals and being their advocate is what she lives for and what she was meant to do. Nothing warms her heart more than being the person that people trust to take care of their beloved pets. Continuing her education and expanding in all aspects of her career are a top priority for her. When not at work, she spends time with her amazing daughter, Genesis–you might find them out and about looking for new adventures or eating yummy tacos.
