Welcome to Grand View Animal Hospital, your local veterinarians in Grand Junction.

We’re proud to provide a wide variety of veterinary medical services for pets in Grand Junction & surrounding areas!

The name Grand View is inspired by the beauty that surrounds us. Grand Junction is located in a valley, surrounded by various geographical landforms. Grand Mesa, the Bookcliffs, and Colorado National Monument grace the horizon in each of 3 directions.
Our dedicated staff comes from all over the valley. We love living and working in this beautiful place, where outdoor adventures can be enjoyed year-round. Come, meet our staff…
Dr. TerLouw

Veterinarian

Dr. TerLouw earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University in 2002, following a Masters in Microbiology. He began his veterinary career in Arizona, returning to Colorado in 2006, and has been practicing in the Grand Junction area ever since.  Dr. TerLouw is a Grand Junction native and pleased to provide quality pet healthcare and client education in the community in which he was raised. He and his family enjoy all that western Colorado has to offer.

Bonny

Veterinary Technician

Bonny has been helping animals as a Veterinary Technician since 1997, working with Dr. TerLouw since 2006, and at GVAH since its beginning. She has three children, two adult children and one middle school-aged son, and three dogs – a boxer named Leeroy, a heeler mix named Zeke and a min pin mix named Diesel. She and her husband enjoy hiking and riding motorcycles in their free time. She enjoys working with the clients at Grand View just as much as the pets!

Lori

Certified Veterinary Technician

Lori earned her Certified Veterinary Technician license in 2014, graduating from Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology. She worked at a variety of clinics, including Grand View Animal Hospital, before taking on a teaching role with the veterinary technology school in Grand Junction. Lori returned to full time clinic life at GVAH, where she loves the wonderful staff she works with. She and her husband, three children, two dogs, and cat have lived in the Grand Junction area most of their lives.

Cheyenne

Certified Veterinary Technician

Cheyenne received her Certified Veterinary Technician license in 2019, graduating from Colorado Mountain College. She loves learning new things about the field and enjoys having many other experienced technicians at GVAH to learn from. As well as being a CVT, she likes photography. A Grand Junction native, Cheyenne loves being outdoors, whether camping, fishing, or hanging out with her dog, cats, chickens and goats.

Ashley

Veterinary Technician

Ashley was born and raised in Roswell, NM, with a love for animals. She attended college to become a nurse, but quickly realized her passion was in Veterinary Medicine. She has been in the field since 2014 and has experience working with exotic animals and wildlife, in addition to household pets. She spends her time outside of work with her son, two dogs, and kitty. She loves exploring the mountains on hikes, and, when it’s warm out, you can always find her in the water.

 

Mickey

Veterinary Assistant

Prior to working at GVAH, Mickey served in the US Army where she worked as an Automated Logistical Specialist and traveled to South Korea and Germany. Now pursuing her dream of working in the veterinary field, she loves her new work environment and the people she works alongside. In her spare time, Mickey enjoys spending time with her dogs, Cali, Sindalah, and Bubbayump, and going on walks, hikes, or any adventure they can take together.

McKenna

Veterinary Assistant

Bio coming soon

Heidi

Inventory Specialist/Veterinary Technician

Heidi is a Nevada native and moved to Colorado in 1995, coming on staff at GVAH in 2017. She has experience in the care and rehabilitation of wildlife. She is the proud mom of 2 daughters, 2 dogs, and 1 very demanding cat. Her spare time is spent gardening, sewing, camping, and traveling. She and her husband, a Grand Junction firefighter/engineer and Hawaiian citizen, plan to eventually retire in Hawaii.

Sheila

Accounts Manager

Sheila has been a CVT since 1998 and has worked with Dr. TerLouw since before he opened GVAH. She has always enjoyed helping clients and their pets but has transitioned roles to now working in the office as Accounts Manager. She lives on her family’s ranch in Collbran, where she raises Scottish Highland Cattle and honeybees. In her spare time, Shelia enjoys riding her horse, camping, four wheeling, and rafting.

Kendra

Customer Care/Veterinary Assistant

Kendra received her BT specializing in equine rehabilitation in 2019. She lives on her husband’s multi-generational ranch in DeBeque, CO with their horses, cows, dogs, and cat. She is always striving to further her knowledge to best help animals in need. In her free time, she enjoys barrel racing and massaging equine athletes.

Jaynie

Customer Care

Bio coming soon