Kimberly Durant |
| Where were you born? |
Marion, Ohio |
| Where did you live before coming to our area? |
Columbus, Ohio.
Moved to Colorado in 2001, lived in Aurora, then Colorado Springs, and now we live in Golden, CO |
| Why are you interested in animals? |
I have always loved animals. My mom used to call me
"St. Francis" when I was young because I was always bringing animals home. |
| What are your favorite animals to work on? |
No favorites. I love working on any animal that needs help, although the babies always have a warm place in my heart. |
| Do you have any amazing or funny stories to tell about working with animals? |
When I was working with wildlife, I was cleaning out a kennel for a Canadian goose. As I was walking out of the room, for supplies, I got goosed by the goose! |
| Why did you become a veterinarian nurse? |
When I worked with wildlife, I wanted more medical knowledge, so I decided to go to tech school. I started at Columbus State technical school in Ohio, but transferred to Bel-Rea in Aurora, CO when we moved here. |
| What are your favorite things about being a veterinary nurse? |
Being able to help animals with knowledge and compassion and hopefully be able to transfer that to the owner so they can enjoy their pet longer. |
| What are your favorite things about working at Boulders Natural Animal? |
I like the environment at Boulder’s Natural Animal. Everyone there is there because they love animals and feel that they care as much as I do. I think animals feel more comfortable coming to us because it doesn't seem like and extremely clinical environment. |
| Tell us about your pets and your family. |
Tommy is my husband. We have been married for 3 years. He is a brewmaster at Coors in Golden.
Nova is a 9 year old Rottweiler. She was turned over by a client in Colorado Springs in 2004; Lucky, Mysti, Buster, Sophie and Max are my cats. Lucky, a Manx, was found when about 2 days old. He has short hair and is about 7 years old. Mysti is 6.5 years old domestic shorthair, Buster and Sophie are brother and sister and about 6 years old; Max is my oldster, he is about 14 years old that was turned over by a client at a veterinary practiced I worked at before Boulder’s Natural Animal. |
| Do you have any hobbies? |
I love making jewelry and my passion is body building. |
| What sports do you like? |
I played softball and volleyball in high school. |
| What do you want people to know about you that is really really cool? |
When in Ohio, I helped run a Wildlife Rehabilitation facility. I was working with all types of Ohio wildlife. I was permitted by the Ohio State Division of Wildlife to do home care and was called "The Squirrel Queen." |
| Did you go to tech school? If so where and are you certified? |
I went to Bel Rea and graduated in June of 2002. I received my certification in June of 2003 as well. |
| What are your goals in life? |
To leave this world a better place for the animals. |
