Our Staff
Our staff at the Breckenridge Animal Clinic is made up of experienced and well-trained doctors, assistants and technicians dedicated to providing the best possible veterinary care for your pet. Our staff makes very effort to provide daily care that is caring, efficient, courteous and well-informed.
We encourage ongoing education for all our staff members to ensure that the BAC is always
BAC Services
Some of our services include:
Dentistry
Acupuncture
Digital X-Ray
Emergency Services
Pharmacy & Laboratory
Dietary Consulting
Permanent Identification
To see more visit our Services page
Dr. Ed Hastain, DMV (aka. Dr. Ed) is the owner and head veterinarian at the Breckenridge Animal Clinic. Dr. Ed is originally from Clovis, NM and completed his veterinary studies at Colorado State University. Dr. Ed has been practicing veterinary medicine since 1984 and has been in Summit County since 1989. Dr. Ed has experience in canine TPLO and TTA orthopedic surgery procedures as well as canine dentistry.
Ed opened the Breckenridge Animal Clinic in 1990 and has been serving the pets of Summit County ever since.
Dr. Ed also owns and manages the Alma Animal Clinic located on Main Street in Alma, Colorado. The Alma Animal Clinic opened in 1999.
Dr. Ed currently resides in Fairplay with his wife Diane, their four horses, two dogs, three-legged cat (ex-office cat Captain) and new addition Star Kitty. When he's not fixing up pets at the clinic, you can find Ed bow hunting, fishing, horseback riding or working on his 40-acre property.
Pet Health Resources
Some of our favorite Pet Health Resources:
To see more visit our Resources page
Our Managers, Techs & Assistants
Our Doctors
Dr. Ed Hastain
DMV, Owner
Dr. Christine Murphy
DMV
Dr. Christine Murphy, DMV was born in Shreveport, Lousiana, but as a military 'brat' she moved all over the country, including stints in Nebraska, California, Virginia and Arkansas. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BS in Natural Sciences in 1989 and earned her veterinary medicine degree at Michigan State University in 1995. Dr. Murphy moved to Summit County nearly 13 years ago and has been at the BAC since November 1998.
Dr. Murphy says that she LOVES being a vet and if you've been lucky enough to have her work on your animals, you'll see that the passion she has for veterinary medicine comes through in all her work. Dr. Murphy is one of the only veterinarians in Summit County that offers pet acupuncture solutions.
Christy has two children, Mia (9) and Jacob (7) as well as a dog (Twila) and a cat (Joey). Out of the office she enjoys hiking, camping, tele and cross-country skiing and water skiing.
One of the newest members of our team is our veterinary assistant Kristin Cullen. Kristen moved to Placer Valley in May of 2009 and has been at the clinic since August of 2009. She brings with her 8 years of experience at the Arlington Heights Animal Hospital in Illinois.
Originally from Rolling Meadows, IL, Kristen attended Illinios State University. She and her fiance Paul are thrilled to be in Colorado. Kristin says "We absolutely love it out here! Best decision.. hands down." Kristen loves photography and relaxing with friends and she and Paul share their home with their three cats: Conrad (7), Delilah (5) and Penelope (2).
Kristin Cullen
Vet Assistant
Kelly Immel joined the staff of the Breckenridge Animal Clinic in September 2009 after living the last six years in Denver. She is originally from Columbus, Ohio, where she graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Journalism.
Kelly received her AS degree in Veterinary Technology from Los Angeles Pierce College and has been a technician since 1998.
In her spare time Kelly enjoys reading, skiing, hiking and everything living in the mountains has to offer.
Kelly Immel
Vet Technician
Leila Worth, VMD, PhD, DACVR
Board-Certified in Radiology
Dr. Worth earned her college degree at Williams College, then a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of California-Santa Barbara. She taught at the University of Pennsylvania for a couple of years before entering veterinary school, graduating with her VMD in 1994. She did an internship in large animal cardiology and ultrasound at New Bolton Center before completing her residency in radiology in 1998. She then joined Denver-based Diagnostic Imaging, one of the largest private practice veterinary radiology groups in the country. Dr. Worth received her board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Radiology in 1999.
Having grown up in Europe, Leila brings an international view of the world to her life. She is an avid sportswoman, participating in telemark, downhill and cross country skiing; cyclocross, road and mountain biking, as well as ice climbing and running. She enjoys her life in Breckenridge and Denver with her four dogs and two cats.
Dr. Leila Worth
DMV, Ultrasound Specialist
at the forefront of veterinary procedures and technology. We're proud to have a reputation for having some of the friendliest and most helpful staff in the area.
Sharon Alcalay
Client Services & Resident File Master
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Although we love to tease her about it, its true that Miss Sharon does keep our file system running smoothly! Sharon Alcalay joined our team one year ago in Client Services. Sharon has been a fixture in Summit County since 1985 and she spent 23 years of that on the Breckenridge Area Ski Patrol.
Sharon grew up in Ely, Minnesota and graduated from the University of Duluth in 1984 with a BS in Biology and Chemistry. Currently she lives with her husband Dave (of 22 years!) and their dog pack (Sabrina (16), Bandit (11), Tua (9) and Nellie (3)) and cats (Bubba (10) and Fat Sophie (6)). Sharon loves mountain biking, camping, hiking, dog walking and skiing. Oh yes, and dog walking. Did we mention dog walking?
Jen Ross
Vet Assistant
Alma Animal Clinic
Over the Hoosier Pass is home to our Alma Animal Clinic, where veterinary assistant Jen Ross keeps things on track!
Jen is originally from Evergreen, Colorado where she went to school at Englewood High. She just recieved her AA from CMC in Sociology and Psychology. Jen has lived in Park County for almost 13 years and worked at the Alma Clinic for almost 3. At the Clinic she runs the front desk, does lab work and assists with surgery and appointments. In her spare time she likes to paint and, most recently, ride dirt bikes! She has two dogs named Sherman and Penny and a cat named Bobby.
Straight frrom Jen: "I enjoy my job very much, especially the people and animals I meet there!"
Career Profile: Vet Tech
Carrie Shroeder and her husband Don moved to Colorado permanently in 1998 from Connecticut. She has worked in veterinary hospitals and dental offices for over 40 years, and has been at the BAC since 2001. She and her husband live in Fairplay, Co. Thye have one German Wirehaired Pointer and one Norfork terrier and enjoy outdoor activities with them and our grandchildren.
Carrie Schroeder
Reception
Renee has lived in Breckenridge for 16 years, but is originally from Boulder, CO. She graduated from Colorado Mountain College in May of 2009 with an associates of science in Veterinary Technology and has been employed at the BAC ever since. She met her husband Trip in Breckenridge and has been married for 11 years. They consider their dogs Moss and Cotton their family and best friends. Renee and Trip spend their time fly-fishing and bird hunting, and if the snow is right, snowboarding. Renee really enjoys working with animals and the diversity and personality that they have to offer.
Renee McLaughlin
Vet Technician
Featured Pet - LuLu the Office Cat
It wouldn't be a real vet office without an assortment of office pets to keep it interesting. Lulu is our current office cat (and occasional fill-in secretary). She is a 10 1/2 year old female black tabby and was adopted from
the animal shelter by the clinic after she was reliquinshed by her owners. Lulu is very affectionate and bossy, and she loves lounging on desktops and stealing our paperclips. Be sure to give her a rub the next time you're in the office!
Do you want your pet to be one of our Featured Pets? Email us a picture and short bio and they could be next!
Breckenridge Animal Clinic
11072 Highway 9, Suite #104 | Breckenridge, CO 80424
e. info@breckenridgeanimalclinic.com | p. 970.453.0821
