Our Veterinarian Team Wheat Ridge, CO.
Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Clear Creek Animal Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Get to know our team!
Meet the veterinarians and team of Clear Creek Animal Hospital! We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care! We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Dr. Lauria, Medical Director
Medical Director
Dr. Rachel Lauria is a Colorado native. She stayed in Colorado to complete two bachelor’s degrees in Biological Sciences and Microbiology at Colorado State University in 2007. Pursuing her love of animals, she earned her veterinary degree at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at The University of Florida in 2011.
Caring for animals has always been Rachel’s passion. She feels fortunate to be able to spend her life caring for and bettering the lives of all animals. She understands the important role pets play in people’s lives and she treats her patients as if they were her own. Rachel is thrilled to be a part of the team at Clear Creek Animal Hospital. Her current professional interests include soft tissue surgery including laparoscopic surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, urgent care, and preventative care.
Outside of the hospital Rachel enjoys skiing, hiking, cooking, baking, speaking Italian, traveling, and spending time with friends and family including her dog Winston (Boxer/Heeler mix) and her cat Tip (Domestic Shorthair).
Dr. Goldstein
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Matthew Goldstein is a skilled veterinarian with 7 years of experience in the field. He earned his degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Goldstein’s passion lies in utilizing internal medicine to discover elusive causes for disease and developing real-world treatment plans that lead to long-term positive results for his patients.
Dr. Goldstein takes pride in providing comfort and healing to pets of all life stages. He strives to be a trusted partner for families in achieving wellness for their furry family members. When he is not working, Dr. Goldstein enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, Emelie, and his beloved Papillon named Banjo. He also loves to ski, mountain bike, hike, and paddle. In addition to his dog Banjo, Dr. Goldstein shares his home with a Siamese cat named Celia and a leopard gecko named Sparky Peppercorn.
Dr. Stading
Associate Veterinarian
Originally from New-Brunswick Canada, Dr. Rachel Stading earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 & has been practicing ever since. Her professional interests include a love of preventive medicine, and maximizing her patient’s health and well being. She takes pride in her gentle and friendly approach when caring for her patients, and she has passion for veterinary dentistry & making others laugh. Outside of her work, Dr. Stading enjoys hiking, camping, paddle-boarding, kayaking, and complex puzzles. A fun fact about Dr. Stading; She loves to keep and maintain vivarium’s and fish tanks with all sort of fun critters in them. Her & her husband, who is a veterinarian as well, have a 10- year-old son, & their beloved pets include, 3 mischievous cats & 2 dogs. Dr. Rachel Stading is excited to be a part of the Clear Creek team!
Dr. Najafpour
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Darian Najafpour has always had a passion for helping animals. Originally from Southern California and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, he began his pursuit in Veterinary Medicine by earning a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science at the University of Arizona. He then achieved his lifelong goal of becoming a veterinarian, earning his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Midwestern University. Dr. Najafpour is dedicated to practicing the gold standard of medicine by caring for his patients with a focus on reducing fear, stress, and anxiety in the hospital.
Dr. Najafpour enjoys spending time with friends and family, including his partner Iris, his dog Ellie, and his Orange Tabby Chester. His hobbies include watching sports, attending concerts, playing soccer, skiing, and hiking.
Dr. Goff
Dr. Anessa Goff earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University and is CPR certified through the RECOVER initiative. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Colorado Mesa University.
Dr. Goff has dreamed of becoming a veterinarian since childhood. Her professional interests include soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and preventive care, and she is excited to work closely with dogs, cats, and the families who love them.
When she’s not at the clinic, you’ll find Dr. Goff skiing, hiking, horseback riding, paddle boarding, or spending time in the mountains. At home, she enjoys the company of her dog and leopard gecko.
Rory, Team Lead
Rory is a Colorado native! Rory has been in vet med for 8 years; she knew she wanted to be in vet med as she grew up with horses and dogs. Before Clear Creek Animal Hospital Rory worked at a mixed animal hospital, she enjoyed large animal/equine medicine. On Rory’s days off she enjoys hanging out with her husband going camping, hiking/playing with her two black German shepherds Boone and Jakoby. Rory also enjoys spending time and training with her mustang horse Jericho. Rory understands pets’ important role in people’s lives and loves caring for them!
Stacia, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
After completing her service in the United States Marine Corps, Stacia earned her Bachelor of Science and her Certification in Veterinary Technology at Northern Arizona University. Stacia is incredibly happy to have found a passion and profession that she truly loves every day. Stacia has one Doberman, two cats, a wonderful husband and three crazy kids.
Monica, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Monica joined the team at Clear Creek in October 2023. She has been a Certified Veterinary Technician since 1988, and has been working with animals all these years. She and her husband Jim recently downsized to a townhouse in Wheat Ridge. They have three children and five grandchildren. They built a straw bale house in the Wet mountains South of Cañon City where they enjoy spending time.
Jessica, RVT
Jessica is a Colorado native who has been a credentialed veterinary technician since 2012. In her career, she has had the opportunity to work in emergency, specialty, and general medicine in multiple states. She enjoys time with family, friends, and her 2 dogs and 1 cat in her free time.
Laurie, CSR
Customer Service Representative
Laurie’s background in psychology and love for animals sparked her career in veterinary medicine and landed her a longstanding job at a nearby veterinary emergency hospital and specialty center. Laurie champions wellness and celebrations at our hospital. She has a particular soft spot for Golden Retrievers and adores spending time with her grandkids.
Amanda, Vet Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Growing up, Amanda had a wide range of animals, including exotics, cats, dogs and chickens. After marrying her high school sweetheart, earning credits towards her business degree, completing her Certification in Medical Assisting, she decided to combine her love for medicine with her love for animals. Amanda has two young girls, Mabel and Milly and wants to continue her education in animal care.