Our Team

Dr. Robert DeAngelo is a native of Colorado. He grew up in the Denver area and spent his childhood with animals, including horses and dogs. While studying to become a science teacher, he realized his true passion was veterinary medicine. Dr. DeAngelo was accepted to Colorado State University and graduated in the winter of 1987. He set up practice in Calhan in 1988 and has been here ever since! The practice has continued to grow and he is proud to care for many of the different species in the area.

Dr. Ken Schmidt graduated high school, in 1983, from Antelope Valley High School, in Lancaster CA. Shortly after graduating, he entered military service, enlisting in the United States Marine Corps where he saw service in both Somalia and the 1st Gulf War. He served in the USMC for a little over 10 years. After becoming honorably discharged in 1994 as a Sergeant, he was a Deputy Sherrif; Electronics Test Technician for Honeywell; Warehouse Manager, Planner, Buyer, In-side Sales for EFTC; Planner, Buyer, Master Scheduler and Project Manager for BE Aerospace; Field Engineer, and Field Engineering Manager for Flanders. While at Flanders he joined the United States Navy Reserve where he was deployed to Iraq during Iraqi Freedom twice. He retired from the military in 2012 as a Chief Electronics Technician.

In 2017, Dr. Schmidt started college at Eastern Arizona Community College and earned an Associate of Science degree in Pre-Med. Him and his wife Marla, moved from Safford Arizona to Fort Collins Colorado where he attended Colorado State University. During his time at CSU, Dr. Schmidt earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (2019), and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (2023).

Since graduating, Dr. Schmidt has worked as a small animal veterinarian in Woodland Park Colorado, and a mixed animal veterinarian in Calhan Colorado. He is a father to five children and grandfather to 3 grandchildren.

Carrie is a native of Canada (Calgary, Alberta). She married Dr. DeAngelo in 1998, helping to raise his son, Scott. Their daughter, Emily, was born in 2002. They spend as much family time as possible, competing in horse events and occasionally taking a trip to Canada!

Carrie is a Certified Veterinary Technician and has always had a passion for animals. She is excited to see the practice progress. Carrie has a particular interest in behavior and management.

Albert is a Certified Veterinary Assistant and a Calhan native. He has worked at various jobs in the area but has a real passion for animals. They know it, too – we have only found two dogs that don’t like Albert! He is also a huge Denver Broncos fan. 

Emily is Dr. D and Carrie’s daughter. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s in Animal Science (Pre-Veterinary track) at South Dakota State University. With a busy class load, she still manages to contribute several hours per week towards beef nutrition research projects under the guidance of one of her professors, and be an active participant of clubs, including the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club. Although she is undecided in what she would like to practice in the future, she has her eyes set on either Mixed Animal Medicine, or being a board-certified Equine Surgeon. When at the clinic, you can find Emily keeping Dr. D and Dr. Schmidt in-line! She enjoys just about every aspect veterinary medicine has to offer, but the opportunity of working with her biggest mentors (her parents!) is truly priceless.

Lyndsey is a dedicated wife and mother surrounded by livestock and open spaces, she has embraced this way of life with deep-rooted pride for 20 plus years and continues to live it daily alongside her husband through their family cattle business.

 In Lyndsey’s career she brings compassion, loyalty, and unwavering drive to make a positive difference. She finds joy in simple and meaningful moments. She loves traveling, riding horses across familiar pastures, and baking cakes that bring smiles to family and friends. Community-minded, Lyndsey embodies the spirit of rural resilience—always ready to lend a hand, lighten a load, or celebrate life’s everyday blessings.

Maddie is a veterinary technician originally from Idaho who moved to Colorado in 2023 to pursue her dream of owning and living on a farm. She has loved working with animals from a very young age and is passionate about providing them with compassionate care.