Dr. Marla Kriet grew up in the Denver area and attended Colorado State University for both her bachelor’s (Zoology) and graduate degrees. She fulfilled a childhood dream when she received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from CSU in 2000. Dr. Marla knew from a young age that she wanted a career working with animals and that, combined with her interest in science and medicine, made veterinary medicine an ideal choice. She practiced in Aurora prior to joining Advanced Pet Care of Parker in February 2016. Dr. Marla loves getting to know her patients and their families. Her professional interests include preventative and senior care, dentistry, and internal medicine. Dr. Marla became acupuncture certified in 2006. When out of the office, she spends time with her husband, Bryan, her daughter, Natalie, and their 3 dogs Avy, a golden retriever; Sally, a shih tzu; and Yeti, a Jack Russell terrier. Dr. Marla also enjoys downhill mountain biking, skiing, reading and travelling to any beautiful place.

Dr. Shawn Seibel is from Texas originally, and attended Texas A&M University (Gig ‘Em Aggies!) for both undergraduate studies (B.S. in Biomedical Sciences) and to earn his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). After graduation in 2004, he moved to Philadelphia, PA were he performed a 1 year Medicine and Surgery Internship at the University of Pennsylvania Ryan Veterinary Hospital. He then moved to Parker, CO in 2005 working at the Animal Emergency & Specialty Center here in Parker. He worked there for about 5 years before deciding to open Advanced Pet Care of Parker in 2009.

Dr. Shawn’s professional interests include surgery, internal medicine, dental care, and ultrasound. He is dedicated to providing high quality care and early diagnosis of problems in your pet.

When Dr. Shawn opened Advanced Pet Care of Parker he wanted something different than he had seen with other local general practices. He wanted a practice that took the time to educate clients on the issues their pets experienced and help owners recognize some of the signs of problems before they become severe. He also feels it is very important to educate owners about the signs of pain in their pet, as the pet cannot ‘tell’ their owners that they are hurting.

Dr. Shawn also wanted to have a practice that felt like family or home when you came in. He wanted to portray the belief that we treat your pet like it’s one of our own, while at the same time creating a stress-free environment so your pet can receive the best health care.

He is married and has one son. They share their home with their 2 rescued dogs. He also ‘owns’ Ludie (Ludie disagrees and feels he is the owner of the clinic and the head boss) the clinic cat that you’ll get to know very well if you visit the office as he’s usually up front (unless it’s feeding time). Dr. Shawn enjoys woodworking and remodeling his home along with outdoor adventures with his family!

Kortney has been a veterinary technician since graduating from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2011. She has a background in emergency medicine and has been with Advanced Pet Care of Parker since 2014. Her favorite part of being a veterinary technician is being involved in surgery. She loves scrubbing in to assist the doctors, running anesthesia, and giving your pet extra love as the recover from anesthesia. When not at work, she is busy working with her husband and son on their family ranch where they have dogs, cats, horses, and yak.

Lauren started in Veterinary field as a Veterinary Assistant until she received her degree as a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2011. Since then she has worked in general practice taking loving care of dogs and cats of all sizes. When she is not working, she is spending time at home with her 3 dogs and 1 cat or outdoors enjoying Colorado’s mountains.

Robyn is a native to Colorado who knew from a very young age animals were her passion. She graduated from Bel Rea in 2012 and practiced for 2 years before taking a break. During that time she had a son and spent the first year and half home with him. She got back into the field and realized it's what she loved doing. She started at Advanced Pet Care of Parker in May 2018 and enjoys the work life balance it offers. When she isn't working, she's spending time with her husband, son, two cats, and their husky, Shiloh.

Lindsey is a Colorado native that graduated from Community College of Denver as a Veterinary Technician. She has grown up with dogs and has a passion for veterinary medicine. Lindsey enjoys camping, dirt biking, fly fishing, and snowboarding.

Peggy is a native of California and moved to CO in 2016 She has worked in the Customer Service industry for 17+ years. Her passion is being a wife and mother of 4 children. When she’s not working, she loves spending time with her spoiled dog Molly (5) & kitty cat Sassy (16).
Peggy & her family enjoy being involved in recreational sports, watchingprofessional sporting events and attending concerts. In their free time they also like spending time with loved ones, camping,swimming, enjoying the ocean/beaches of California & exploring the Coloradomountains.

Tyla was born and raised in Arizona and transplanted here back in 2012. She is currently in school for Business Management and Administration. Since she was a kid, she has had a passion for being in the veterinary field and has been doing so since 2011. She currently has 5 rescue fur babies, 2 huskies Bolt and Roni and 3 cats Tigger, Kahlua, and Wrangler. When she is away from the clinic she is often found out traveling the many trails of Colorado.

Dr. Joel Bea was born in New Orleans, LA. Eventually, he and his family made their way to the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Bea attended the University of California, Davis where he studied zoology (BS), comparative pathology (MS) and veterinary medicine (DVM). After earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, he then spent 15 years as an emergency veterinarian in multiple large referral veterinary hospitals (both here in Colorado and in Connecticut at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists). Dr. Joel Bea is thrilled to be part of the Advanced Pet Care of Parker team. He is excited about being able to provide exceptional care for his patients throughout their entire lives. He truly enjoys all aspects of primary care.

When not at work, you can find Dr. Joel Bea in the mountains. He and his wife enjoy hiking with their two pups, Leah, an 11 yr Cattle Dog mix, and Brewster, a 1.5 yr Border Collie. They also have one kitty, Bristo and two horses, Friendly and Chance.

Katie was born in Massachusetts and spent most of her life in New England. She has always had a passion for animals and for helping people. In 2012 she graduated with a Bachelor’s in Social Work and began working in a local nursing home. She cherished the opportunity to provide emotional support to those in need and found a new interest in nursing care. In 2016 she moved to Colorado to attend Bel-Rea and turn her passion for animals into a career. Now she gets to help people by helping their furry family members. At home, Katie enjoys the love and support of her wife Jamie, cat Louie, and dog Luna.