At Chappelle Small Animal Hospital, our team of 7 experienced veterinarians is supported by over 30 dedicated full and part-time veterinary technicians, assistants and client service representatives. Together, our medical and administrative team are committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Our Doctors
Dr. Troy Suto
Dr. Troy Suto began at Chappelle shortly after graduating from Colorado State University in 1988. He has additional training in Orthopedics and Acupuncture.
Dr. Lisa Lewis
Dr. Lisa Lewis is a 2006 graduate of Colorado State University. She has a special interest in internal medicine and is certified in acupuncture.
Dr. Jan Sherrod
Dr. Jan Sherrod graduated from Colorado State University in 1987. She practiced in Denver for 15 years before joining our clinic in 2002.
Dr. Sophie Nelson
Dr. Nelson is originally from Louisville, Colorado, and grew up riding horses. She always wanted to be a veterinarian and received her B.S. from Colorado State University in Biomedical Sciences, followed by her M.S. in Student Affairs in Higher Education (she realizes this is quite a detour from the science route, but absolutely loves working with students!).
As of May 2019, she will have received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from CSU. Her interests within veterinary medicine include client education and partnership, emergency medicine, and cardiology. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her horse (Nolan) and cat (Dio), exploring local breweries with her family and fiancé, laughing at cat memes, and cheering on the CSU Rams. After working at Chappelle as a receptionist and veterinary assistant since 2012, she is ecstatic to continue her professional career at the place that it all began!
Dr. Shelley Zaloudek
Dr. Z was born and raised in North Carolina. She was a UNC Tar Heel for her bachelor’s degree, then obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University in 2007. She’s worked in small animal general practice, urgent care, and emergency practice, splitting her time between the mountains of Northern Colorado and the barrier island beaches off the coast of North Carolina.
Dr. Z’s passion lies in veterinary urgent care. There is no better feeling than helping a pet and at the same time making their family feel better. Sometimes, it’s through little repairs such as a few stitches, or an ear infection causing pain and soreness. Sometimes, it’s a catastrophic event or illness where we have to pull our patients from the brink of death. Sometimes we’re delivering puppies or performing cesarean sections to bring new life into the world. There is nothing more rewarding!
In her spare time, Dr. Z loves to spend time with her family and her Australian Shepherd, Huckleberry. They all love the outdoors, including their backyard chickens and weekend fishing trips. And when the weather turns for the worst, a good book and curling up with her dog is all she needs.
Dr. Alida Mataczynski
Dr. M attended Colorado State University for her undergraduate studies and The Ohio State University, College for Veterinary Medicine. After school, Dr. M practiced large and small animal medicine and pursued her interest in complementary treatments. She completed the CuraCore Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians Program and was very happy to see the improvements it made in her patients.
Dr. Tierra Mathews
Dr. Mathews grew up in California before moving to Fort Collins to attend Colorado State University, where she earned both her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 2026. She loves building lasting relationships with clients and helping pets live happy, healthy lives. Outside of the clinic, you’ll usually find her spending time with her family, dogs, and chickens, enjoying the outdoors, or reading.
Dr. Amy Womack
Thank you for 23 years! Dr. Womack has more than earned her retirement, graduating from Texas A&M and starting her veterinary career in 1988 and ending with us in 2026. Her love for felines has never wavered and she will enjoy spending time with her 2 personal cats at home and travelling the world with her family.
Practice Manager
Whit
RVT
Whitney is a born and raised Coloradoan and has enjoyed the outdoors his entire life. He has been a valued member of our team since 2005, beginning as a Veterinary Assistant in exam rooms and surgery. He advanced to his current role as hospital Practice Manager in 2018. When not in the hospital you can find him hiking with his dogs, fishing the river and relaxing in Old Town.
Registered Veterinary Technicians
Victoria
Courtney
Lea
Adrienne
Cass
Assistants
Maggie
Megan
Ereka
Chelsie
Murat
Aspen
Danni
Madi
Jillian
Client Service Representatives
Jordan
Karly
Katelyn
Jaime
