Kit A Schmidt, DVM

Dr. Schmidt came to Cortez from a farm and ranch background in Fort Lupton, Colorado, and joined Montezuma Veterinary Clinic in 1982. Dr. Schmidt received both his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from Colorado State University. Dr. Schmidt is a member of the American Association of Equine, Bovine, and Small Ruminant Practitioners, the American and Colorado Veterinary Associations, and The American Veterinary Dental Society, and the Society of Veterinary Theriogenology. In addition to general veterinary medicine, Dr. Schmidt’s special interests are surgery, equine lameness, and dentistry. He enjoys team roping, hunting and fishing in his spare time.

Amanda Murdock, DVM

Dr. Murdock joined the Montezuma Veterinary Clinic in June of 2007.  She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Minnesota. Previous to veterinary school she lived in Arizona and Texas.  She is a member of the American and Colorado Veterinary Medical Associations, American Association of Bovine Practitioners, and the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners.  Dr. Murdock’s interests are comparative medicine, surgery, small ruminants/camelids, obstetrics and public health.  Dr. Murdock enjoys camping, fishing, and family activities.

Michelle Schmidt, D.V.M.

Dr. Schmidt joins our team after completing an internship in Carbondale Colorado.  She graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and also obtained her Bachelor's of Science degree from MSU. Dr. Schmidt is our newest associate and she works to provide the best compassionate care for our large and small animal patients.  Dr. Schmidt is a member of the American and Colorado Veterinary Medical Associations and the American Association of Equine Practitioners.  She enjoys preventative medicine, surgery and equine lameness and medicine.  In her free time she enjoys spending time with her critters, trailriding and skiing.

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