Robyn Elmslie, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology)

Dr. Elmslie fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian when she graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine, at the University of Montreal, in Canada, in 1986. It was during the oncology residency at Colorado State University that she became increasingly interested in research in the field of immunology. After completing the oncology residency in 1990, she embarked on an immunology research fellowship at the National Jewish Center in Denver.

Dr. Elmslie founded the Veterinary Cancer Specialists, the oncology department of VRCC, in 1993 with the goal of combining her clinical oncology expertise with her immunology research background to improve quality of life of pets with cancer and to contribute to the development and evaluation of innovative cancer therapies.

Dr. Elmslie and her husband have two young boys, Cooper and Sawyer, three yellow labs, Marley, Rita and Jane, one cat named Bubba, and Toto the rabbit.

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Phyllis Ciekot Glawe DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology)

Dr. Phyllis Glawe received her veterinary degree from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. It was during her internship at North Carolina State University that she became interested and pursued a career in the specialty of small animal oncology. After completing a residency in oncology at Colorado State University in 1993, she embarked upon a career as a specialist in private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Dr. Glawe's specific interests within small animal oncology include biologic therapy of cancer patients and client communication issues. As a member of the oncology department at VRCC since April 2000, she provides excellent quality care to veterinary cancer patients and their families.

Dr. Glawe enjoys spending time with her husband Chris (also a veterinarian), sons John and Thomas, their two Labrador retrievers, Jack and Goldie; their cat “Tito”, their guinea pig “Mr. Squeakers”, and their box turtle “Woodrow”.  In her spare time she enjoys hiking and mountain biking, as well as swimming and scuba diving.

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Bethanie Bryden, CVT

Bethanie Bryden, joined VCS in July 2007 after graduating from the Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology with an Associate’s degree in animal technology.  Prior to that she served as a musician in the United States Army for four years while she was stationed in Seoul, Korea and Ft. Bliss, TX.  Bethanie lives in Cenntenial, CO with her fiancé  and two furry friends, Donny, a miniature dachshund, and Harley, a very spoiled shelter cat.

Cheryl Henry, CVT

Cheryl Henry joined VCS in July 2007 after having been an Internal Medicine technician at another emergency and referral hospital for eight years.  After receiving a degree in Psychology at Connecticut College in 1992, and subsequently working in the retail industry for five years, a career change into the veterinary field finally felt right.  In 1998 she moved to Colorado from her home state of Connecticut to attend Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology.  She graduated and became a CVT in June 1999.  Her two cats, Jache and Riley, continually fulfill her daily laughing quota!  Her favorite activities include road biking and golf.  Wine tasting, grilling and coffee are some other things high on the list of enjoyment.

Shawna Soderman, CVT

Shawna Soderman moved to the Denver area from Missouri in 1992 to go to Bel-Rea and graduated in 1994 with an Associates Degree. She received her certification in 2000.   Shawna was in general veterinary medicine until 2003 when she joined the VRCC family as a part of the Internal Medicine group.  In January of 2007 Shawna made the move to VCS.  She and her husband, Steve, have three young children and five four-legged kids as well.   

Ruby Lucero

Ruby Lucero joined VCS in December of 2005 as a veterinary technician.  She is a Colorado native, and graduated from the University of Denver in 2001with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology.  Ruby has two kitties, Gypsy 14yr and Alexis 5yr, who were both adopted from The Dumb Friends League where Ruby worked from 2001 to 2004.  Her main hobby is playing open level beach doubles volleyball year round, as well as indoor women’s volleyball during the fall/winter seasons.

Stacie Knapp, CVT

Stacie is a native of Wyoming and was drawn to Denver to attend veterinary technician school.  Stacie became a certified Veterinary Technician in 1992 and then went on to get her Bachelor’s in Animal Technology from the University of Denver in 1995.  Stacie Knapp joined VCS in 2000 after 4 years in general practice and 1 year in general/oncology practice.  She is past president of the Colorado Association of Veterinary Technicians and a board member and volunteer for VIDAS a non-profit organization that carries out free spay and neuter programs in the Mexican Riviera.  She has volunteered in the region a dozen times and feels the community is a second home to her.  She and her husband Chris were married in Mexico in 2003. They are expecting their first child this fall.  They are already proud parents of a Weimaraner named Eco and a Chihuahua named Joppy.