What's special about Liberty Animal Hospital?
At Liberty Animal Hospital, we value compassion, self-motivation, excellence, integrity and respect. Client satisfaction and education along with staff personal and professional development are very important to us. Liberty Animal Hospital is committed to inspiring people individually to make a difference in their lives!
Learn a little about our staff
And what makes them passionate about their work!
Matthew Khorsand
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Khorsand grew up in Illinois where he spent most of his time outdoors fishing, boating, and hanging out with friends. He grew up with Golden Retrievers, hamsters, gerbils, and lizards. He always seemed to find and take animals that were dumped outside his neighborhood, which included a farm duck, cat and Saint Bernard.
After high school, Dr. Khorsand earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry at University of Illinois at Chicago. During this time, he rescued a puppy he named Kaya. She changed his course in life from human medicine to veterinary medicine. Dr. Khorsand attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, where he graduated with highest honors.
During his time at Ross, he completed a veterinary externship in Costa Rica where he performed spays, neuters, and educated locals about the importance of animal welfare and well-being. He spent his clinical year at Colorado State University. Dr. Khorsand went on to practice veterinary medicine at Cornell University before starting his career at Liberty Animal Hospital.
Dr. Khorsand enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, but has a strong interest in Cardiology, Ultrasound, and Internal Medicine.
In his spare time, he enjoys snowboarding, fishing, hiking, camping, kayaking, and spending time with friends and family.
Aris Atakem
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr Atakem loves to build long-lasting relationships with people. He treats every pet he cares for as his own and is driven by the desire to contribute to human and animal well-being. Away from the hospital, he is a dance instructor and Martial artist. He also enjoys sports and most outdoors activities.
Kelly Monaghan
Board Certified Mobile Veterinary Specialist
Dr. Monaghan enjoys all aspects of small animal internal medicine but is particularly fascinated by renal/urinary diseases and immune-mediated diseases, as well as endoscopic and other procedures. At home, she enjoys spending time with her family, Dr. Ben Nolan and their two children.
Benjamin Nolan
Board Certified Mobile Veterinary Specialist
Dyani Moreno
Hospital Lead
Tina Phillips
Client Care Specialist/Certified Veterinary Technician
Tina moved here from California in 2000. After life’s up and downs decided to pursue her love and passion for animals. She then attended Bel-Rea and graduated as a Vet Tech in 2007 all while raising a teenager. After working at a few clinics, started working at an all-Cat Clinic for 7 years which developed her love for the frisky felines. As her Friends and Family refer to her as “The Crazy Cat Lady”, a term she wears proudly. Since working 11 years as a technician she wanted to stay in the Veterinary field and so turned her expertise to becoming a Client Care Specialist.
She currently has 4 Cats who rule the house!
In her spare time, she has a passion for Photography especially when nature or animals are her focal point, Cooking, Baking, Crafts and Mountain Drives.
Jackie Alvarez
Veterinary Technician
Serena Fox
Technician Assistant
Reysa Klein
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Michelle Rich McGrath
Client Care Specialist
Through part of high school and college she helped out at a Veterinary Clinic that was contracted with Colorado Wild Life Parks & Recreation. While there, she was able to assist in the care of many injured wild animals as well as domestic pets. She knew she wanted to have a career helping animals. But by a twist of fate, her high school counselor sent her to University of Kansas, which specializes in human medicine instead of animal medicine.
So for the next twenty years she spent helping the owners instead of their pets. Finally, she decided to follow her true passion and pursue a life helping animals.
Nakita Christon
Student Intern
Nataly Escarcega Lopez
Student Intern
She knew from a young age that she wanted to grow up and help animals. When Nataly was 6 years old, she decided she wanted to be a vet tech! Nataly also loves being outdoors and doing activities such as camping, and hiking. At the moment she has two dogs and they have been with her for many, many years. She is happy that at such a young age she is able to start working in the field that she has always wanted. Nataly is very pleased that she is volunteering with Liberty Animal Hospital and she soon hopes to start her career with the team!