Greg Dobkin, DVM
I am excited to be working in and owning a practice in Parker, a place I call home. After growing up in Southern California, I received my Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University in Biology and Zoology. During my time at CSU, I fell in love with the Front Range and knew it would become my home after vet school. I earned my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Kansas State University in 2005 and 3 days later moved to Parker. There is not another community I would rather be a part of and I am thrilled to continue to build relationships and form new ones with owners and their four-legged members of the family. My interests are preventative medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dental treatments.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, watching my kids grow, and supporting them in their many activities. If I am not at work you can often find me on a soccer field, in the pool or on the trails in and around Parker as I train Ironman triathlons and marathons. I am joined at home by my wife- Erin, kids- Connor and Sydney and our dogs- Tulo and Lager.
Stephanie Brand,DVM
I am a 2006 graduate from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After practicing in Oklahoma for 6 years, my family made the move to our favorite state, Colorado. Since that time I have been in practice and managerial roles in the Denver area. After moving to Parker in 2022, I was ready to become part of the local community and joined Meridian Animal Hospital. I am so excited to be practicing in a locally owned hospital. I look forward to meeting the great people of Parker and their pets. My interests are internal medicine, preventative medicine, and senior care to ensure our pets get the most enjoyment out of their senior years.
When I am not at work I enjoy spending time outdoors, camping is our favorite family activity. I am married to Andrew and we have 3 daughters. Our oldest, Alison, is in graduate school and we have twin girls at Ponderosa High School. We also share our home with our two dogs- Grace and Piper, two cats- Noel and Duchess, and a guinea pig Lucy.
Cindy Gardelli, Office Manager
After 22 years as a Paramedic/Firefighter she decided to pursue other interests and follow her love for animals. She has worked in the veterinary business for over 17 years. You and your pets will benefit from Cindy’s many years of experience working with the animals and clients. She lives with her beloved husband of 39 years and her 4 wonderful dogs. She also enjoys quilting and playing golf. Cindy prides herself in customer service and has been with Meridian Animal Hospital since the day the clinic opened in 2012.
Carlena Diaz
Carlena is veterinarian technician at Meridian Animal Hospital. She joined the team the middle of 2018 and has enjoyed working with the highly compassionate and dedicated staff.
She started her career in the animal care field at a shelter working with sick and homeless pets. She’s worked as a kennel tech, adoption counselor, then vet technician assistant. She has fostered and bottle-fed many kittens and puppies, then adopted them out to loving homes. Carlena has worked in the veterinary field for the past 14 years. She particularly enjoys dentistry and loves the satisfaction of cleaning up a dirty mouth. Carlena looks forward to helping you and your pet in any way she can. She loves spending her spare time with her husband, 3 kids, and 2 young dogs, Betty a spunky and talkative boxer/bulldog, and She-Ra the calm and affectionate Staffordshire terrier.
Jennifer Bohannan CVT, VTS-Dentistry
Jennifer is a Colorado native and from a young age she knew a life in veterinary medicine was in her calling. Her house was full of animals ranging from dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, and tons of different pocket pets. She currently lives with her husband Brian and their fur children; (2 dogs) Hercules, Yukon, (2 cats) Beaster, Jackson, and a horse named J.R.. In her off time, she enjoys spending time in the Church where she is a Deaconess and volunteers with the youth. Jennifer also enjoys camping, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Jennifer has been in veterinary medicine since 1997, graduated in 2003 with AAS degree, and has practiced in emergency and critical care, general practice and in specialized dentistry. She is always advancing her knowledge by taking continuing education whenever she gets a chance. Jennifer has received her specialty decree in dentistry. She really enjoys client education and teaching others what she has learned over the years. “Nothing is better than taking care of someone else’s baby like it is my own and giving that owner that piece of mind, when they hand their pet over to me for care!”