Our Doctors

Dr. Allison Branson

Dr. Branson graduated from the Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. One of the accomplishments she is most proud of is her participation in the Students for an Alternative Program in Surgery which pushed through groundbreaking changes in how animals are used in veterinary education. She spent several years in private practice before joining the Central Veterinary Emergency Service division of the Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado. In 2002 she moved to Telluride and became the owner and chief veterinarian at the Telluride Veterinary Clinic.
Allison is also currently the President of the Board of Directors of the Second Chance Humane Society and the clinic supports SCHS in many ways.
Her special interests include surgery, geriatric medicine, nutrition and overall wellness.
Outside of the clinic Allison enjoys travel, hiking, mountaineering, ice climbing and the multitude of festivals in Telluride. She currently shares her home with two dogs, three cats and Dan Tigar, a captain on the Telluride Fire Department.

Dr. Christine Capaldo

Dr. Capaldo joined the practice in 2003. Her special interests include feline medicine, geriatrics and wellness. 

Weblinks

 West Nile Virus

  This site is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, and has the latest information on the spread of West Nile Virus in the US, as well as information on disease transmission, symptoms, etc.


 USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

  The USDA maintains this website with information on a variety of animal health related topics, including the latest news on such things as Mad Cow Diseases, foot and mouth disease, and many other things.


 Choosing a new puppy

  This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy.


 National Animal Poison Control Center

  This is the website of the National Animal Poison Control Center. It includes a library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the poison control center.


 Heartworm Society

  Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!


 Behavior Problems

  Founded by Brian Kilcommons and Sharon Wilson, best-selling authors and recognized experts on animal training and behavior, this site is a terrific resource for advice on a variety of behavioral problems. If you want to learn more about feline housesoiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, check this one out!


 Rainbow Bridge

  Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members.