Dr. Lori, as she is known, was born in middle Nebraska. At a young age she moved to Denver for 8 years, then her family moved back to Nebraska where she finished High School. In High School she was a journalist, photographer and involved in several choirs. She joined the US Army and was a 91T (veterinary technician) during the Vietnam conflict but stationed at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Denver. While in the Army she participated in skiing and sports, especially highly competitive volleyball.
After leaving the Army she attended the University of Northern Colorado and Colorado State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. She has practiced in the Denver Metro area since that time. Dr. Gulzow joined the Hermosa Family in 2018.
Her interests include feline medicine and general small companion animal medicine. Outside of veterinary medicine, she has performed in a Cabaret group, fronted a 4-piece Jazz ensemble and a big band, acted on stage and is in a movie that will be released soon. She has also performed as a vocalist with her piano players at night clubs and other venues. She plays golf badly.
Lorileah Gulzow, DVM
Senior Veterinarian
Christopher Schneider, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Schneider joined Hermosa Veterinary Clinic in December of 2022 and has been very enthusiastic about being able to help the patients of our clinic by offering things other veterinary hospitals cannot offer. During his first 8 years in the veterinary field, Dr. Schneider worked on expanding not only his medical knowledge but expanded his surgical skills into non-routine soft tissue procedures as well as orthopedic procedures. In 2020, he sold his part ownership of his practice in Arizona to move to Colorado, where he went to veterinary school, in order to reconnect with the four seasons. In 2023, he
is hoping to completely build our Hermosa’s orthopedic department by being able to perform TPLOs to clients unable to afford or see a board-certified specialist. He loves trying to solve problems for clients when the obvious solution is not available. Outside of work, Dr. Schneider is either dabbling in playing imagination and Legos with his two children or doing one of many hobbies. He spends time in his wood shop or his paint studio. He also tries to get together with a group of friends weekly to play a board game, and recently has embarked on his first Dungeons and Dragons campaign. In the winter, now that his is back in Colorado, he enjoys the snow and tries to get up to snowboard when he has time.
Mikaela Vetters, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
A Colorado native, Amber Richard was brought up learning how to love, care for and train animals by her father, Dr. Kurth. From the time she was a small girl, she was allowed to help her father at Hermosa with all different types of animals, which nurtured a deep love and respect for not only the animals, but the field as well. She grew up learning all aspects of the facility, from kennel technician to receptionist. As her interest in the field grew, she moved on to become a Technician and eventually assisting her father in running the practice. Her house is home to many animals, including two French Bull Dogs, an American Bull Dog, two cats and a boat load of fish! She has devoted her life to helping the voiceless and is determined to carry on her father's legacy of quality care and his compassionate heart.
Amber Richard, RVT
Practice Manager
Born and raised in the state of Colorado, Rachel has grown up in and around the veterinary field. She started at a very young age under the guidance of her father, Dr. Kurth, who taught her animal care as well as managing a very busy practice. She learned every aspect of operating a clinic, from patient care to client care and practice management. She owns three dogs, three cats and has a strong love and passion for animals.