Heidi Miller, RVT, CVT, VTS Surgery
Heidi has been in the veterinary field since 1997 and graduated from St. Petersburg College with an AS Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2000. She spent her first 12 years in general practice in her native state of Florida before following her passion for surgery and relocating to Colorado in 2009.
Heidi became a member of the Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians in 2018. As a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Surgery, she is a member of an elite group of technicians dedicated to the advancement of cutting-edge veterinary surgery. She trains veterinary technicians nationally in total hip replacement and other surgical skills. Heidi enjoys boating and fishing while visiting her family in Florida and paddle boarding here in Colorado with her three kids.
Amanda Nau, RVT
Amanda is a registered veterinary technician (RVT) who received her Bachelors in Animal and Veterinary Science from West Virginia University and her CVT in Alabama. She began her career in the marine and zoo field, moving into veterinary medicine in 2011. Amanda has worked in specialty departments including emergency, surgery and oncology. As a scrub nurse at Spry Companions, Amanda assists the surgeon with orthopedic procedures ensuring a seamless process while maintaining the highest of standards.
Amanda has one senior pup named Sam, who is a 13 year old black Labrador and her adventure buddy. She moved to sunny Colorado from Florida to explore the outdoors and enjoys hiking in the mountains. Her favorite animals are red pandas and secretary birds.
Jessica Martinez, RVT
Jess is our Lead Technician at Spry. She graduated from Bel Rae technical institute of animal technology in 2012. She has been practicing in orthopedics for 10 years. Her dedication to doing the best possible medicine is impressive, and she is always pushing herself and those around her to be their best. Jess enjoys the outdoors, hiking with her dogs, fishing, and traveling. Indoors she loves painting, crafting, reading and hanging out with her family.
Amanda Miller, RVT
Amanda, a veterinary technician with 10 years of experience, specializing in orthopedic care for 9 years. Her career has focused on providing compassionate and expert care to animals. Outside of work she enjoys traveling, crafting and managing a hobby farm with chickens and goats.
Bre McNair, RVT
Bre graduated with an Associates in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. She has been working in the veterinary industry for 5 years with a focus in veterinary specialty including dental, sports medicine and rehabilitation, emergency, and surgery. She is passionate about the care and support of her patients undergoing surgery making sure they have top quality anesthesia monitoring. Bre enjoys connecting with clients and helping them understand how to manage their companion’s recovery post-operatively.
At this time, Bre has no personal pets but she will one day have a black Labrador. Until then she gets to spoil her patients at work as if they were her own. On her off time Bre participates in recreational sports like pickleball and dodgeball. One of her favorite past-times is sitting on the patio enjoying happy hour. Her favorite animal movie is Fox and the Hound.
Sandra Engelmeyer RVT, CVT, VTS Surgery
Sandra has worked as a registered and certified veterinary technician since 2010. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and continued on to become a member of the Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians. She has spent the last four years dedicated to veterinary orthopedic surgery having worked in Minnesota, California, and now Colorado.
Sandra enjoys hiking with her buddy Leinie and she is excited to explore Colorado. Her favorite past time is taking long walks from the refrigerator to the couch with a pint of Ben & Jerry’s. Jurassic Park is her most-loved movie. She likes to use movie quotes in conversation to help break the ice.