Our team is the heart of Spire, and we take our commitment to your dog’s care extremely seriously. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards of excellence in our work, with compassion and kindness as our core values. We understand that every dog—and every dog’s medical condition—is unique. And we believe in treating each patient with the veterinary knowledge, respect, and concern we would show our own pet.
Dr. Kevin McAbee
Originally from California, Dr. McAbee came to CSU for veterinary school after graduating from Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo. He completed general and surgical internships in Los Angeles and Florida, followed by a three-year residency and then a fellowship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City before starting his career as a surgeon in Colorado. Aside from a short stint in Michigan, he has been a practicing surgeon along the Front Range since 2005, heading up busy specialty practices before primarily focusing on orthopedics. In 2015, he founded Spire Veterinary Surgery, and then Spire Canine Orthopedics in 2023.
Dr. McAbee is an expert in minimally invasive orthopedic surgery such as arthroscopy and regularly teaches courses on this topic. He has performed thousands of TPLOs during his career and looks forward to helping many more dogs through the surgery center. He has a deep commitment to giving back to his profession, teaching courses to student surgeons, acting as a consultant to Arthrex Vet Systems, and serving on the medical advisory board of Fujifilm Medical Imaging.
When he’s not busy being a surgeon, Dr. McAbee enjoys spending time with his family, having a meal with good friends, and watching any sport imaginable—from football to water polo to NASCAR. He and his wife have three busy children who are growing up too fast, two doodles named Posey and Hugo, and an aloof kitty named Phoebe.
Michelle
Michelle is the Practice Manager at Spire Canine Orthopedics. With over seven years of experience in veterinary medicine, she has held roles ranging from Client Service Representative to Inventory Manager and leadership team member at a referral clinic in Bend, Oregon. Originally from Michigan, Michelle recently relocated to Loveland, CO, with her husband after 19 years in Bend.
Her passion for veterinary medicine was inspired by the joy her family's dogs brought over the years and by her oldest daughter's love of horses, fueling her commitment to providing exceptional care for both pets and their owners.
Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, watching sports—especially college football and basketball—traveling, and spending time with her two daughters in the Denver area.
Kiera
Outnumbered at home by kids and pets, Kiera wouldn't have it any other way. Kiera has three years of experience in veterinary medicine and has worked in several roles, including Client Service Representative, Medical Scribe, and Veterinary Assistant. Through these roles, she has developed a passion for supporting both patients and their families while helping veterinary teams deliver compassionate, high-quality care. Her hands-on experience across multiple areas of the hospital allows her to understand the patient journey from the first phone call to post-treatment support.
When Kiera is not at work, she is busy with her husband and their two young boys. Their home is full of personality thanks to their two English Bulldogs, Hubie and Doncleet, and their Russian Tortoise, Speedy. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cheering on the Denver Nuggets, camping in the summer, and making memories with her family.
Allison
Allison is an RVT with over 12 years of experience in the veterinary field. A graduate of Pima Medical Institute, she brings extensive knowledge and hands-on expertise to her role.
Outside of work, Allison enjoys exploring the mountains with her husband, Brady, and their two dogs, Lulu and Magnolia, in their Jeep. She also loves paddleboarding, camping, and finding new ways to enjoy the outdoors. When she is not adventuring, you might spot her around town selling her handmade crafts at local shops.
Julia
Julia is a Maine native and has called Colorado home since 2014. She received her bachelor's degree in biology from Mount Holyoke College in 2008. She became a credentialed veterinary technician in 2016 and joined Spire that same year. Julia has always had a special place in her heart for furry four-legged friends. At a very early age, Julia shadowed her local veterinarian and observed surgeries performed on her own pets. Julia spent 16 years as an Emergency Medical Technician, providing compassionate care to her patients during their time of need. She strives to provide the best veterinary care to her patients and their owners every single day.
When Julia is not scrubbed in to an orthopedic surgery, you can find her at the fire department teaching fire prevention, at the hockey rink cheering for her kiddo, or expanding her whiskey palate with friends.
Brandon
Originally from Pennsylvania, Brandon moved to Colorado in 2009 to be with the love of his life. As an alumnus of the Front Range Community College Veterinary Technology program and a Registered Veterinary Technician, he has dedicated himself to veterinary medicine and the care of animals.
In his spare time, he enjoys gaming with his wife and hanging out with their dog, Roxie, and two cats, Tiki and Dory.
Mike
Mike has been part of the veterinary field for five years and was also in the Army as a technician, working in both general practice and urgent care. He’s passionate about providing quality care for every patient and making sure each visit is a positive experience for pets and their people.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys hiking with his two dogs, Panini and Ursa, exploring new board games, watching movies, and discovering new music.
Erin
Erin has been working in the veterinary field since 2020, with her practice style focusing heavily on compassionate, detail-oriented patient care, including a significant background in feline-friendly and low-stress handling. Following her schooling, she worked in a cat-only clinic for several years before moving to Colorado in the spring of 2025, and she is thrilled to now be part of the Spire team, exploring orthopedic specialty and working to help bring comfort and joy back to the lives of Spire patients.
Outside of work, Erin enjoys exploring Northern Colorado, creative hobbies like writing and drawing, watching hockey (Go Avs!), and spending time with her family, which includes her dog and a small army of cats.
Christina
A dedicated Veterinary Assistant, Christina prides herself on taking great care of all patients and their parents that come to Spire.
A lifelong animal lover, Christina started working with dogs when she was a teenager at a behavior center/boarding facility in Longmont, CO. Here Christina gained valuable knowledge on handling and socializing dogs of all temperaments, and a passion for catering care to meet each dog’s needs.
Prior to coming to Spire, Christina worked in human/veterinary research. Here she gained experience on the behind the scenes work that goes into taking care of our animals, such as nutritional and pharmaceutical research.
Spire is the best of both worlds for Christina! A mixture of caring and nurturing patients as well as participating in the cutting edge procedures that allow our pets to live the best lives possible.
When not at Spire, Christina is taking care of her own pup, a Chocolate Lab named Oliver! Together they enjoy hiking, camping and swimming. Christina is an avid reader, always trying to beat her ‘books read’ record from the previous year. Christina enjoys playing board games and cards with her friends, going to concerts and playing on her multiple slow pitch softball teams!
Ayleen
I have always had a passion for working with and caring for animals, and my ultimate goal is to become a veterinarian. I am hardworking, compassionate, and eager to continue learning and growing within the veterinary field.
I enjoy being around both animals and people, and I am excited for opportunities that allow me to gain hands-on experience while doing something I truly love.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, shopping, relaxing at the lake, soaking up the sun, and hanging out with my dog.