About

Alpine Hospital for Animals has been serving the veterinary needs of Boulder and surrounding communities since 1963. We understand and share your compassion for animals, and it is our goal to provide for them the highest quality veterinary medical care. We provide individual care for each patient, and personal attention to the cares and concerns that you might have as an animal friend.

Alpine Hospital strives to meet high standards for it’s facility, medical equipment, practicing medicine, it’s staff and practice management. After more than 35 years as a certified American Animal Hospital Association Member Hospital, we continue to set our own standards high in able to provide the best service and medical care to our clients and their pets.

Meet the Staff

Karen McCormick DVM,CVA

  • Owner of Alpine Hospital since 1996
  • University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine 1984
  • Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
  • Certified BICOM Therapy practitioner
  • Married with 3 daughters, 2 dogs and lives in Longmont

Candace Sayles DVM,CVA

  • Former Co-Owner Alpine Hospital 1996-2006
  • University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine 1987
  • Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
  • Married and lives with 3 cats and 1 dog in Boulder

Nancy Bureau DVM,CVA – Associate Veterinarian

  • Associate Veterinarian since 2000
  • Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine 2000
  • Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
  • Special interest in Behavioral Medicine
  • Married and living in Fort Collins with her cat

Catherine Eppinger, DVM, CVA-Associate Veterinarian

  • Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine 1983
  • Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
  • Certified in Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy
  • Special Training and interest in Veterinary Dentistry
  • Married and lives outside of Nederland with 2 cats, 2 dogs and 2 aquariums

Katie Thomas, DVM, CVA Associate Veterinarian

  • Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine 2010
  • Associate Veterinarian since 2010
  • Lives in Longmont with her cat Brogan
  • Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist