FIVE PARKS ANIMAL HOSPITAL - Key Persons
Dr. Starnes grew up in Florida where she spent her childhood swimming, paddling and exploring the Gulf and Atlantic shores of her home state. An early love of marine biology developed into an interest in veterinary medicine after a summer internship at the Florida Aquarium during her undergraduate years.
The University of Florida is where Dr. Starnes earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree where she was recognized at graduation for being the student who showed exceptional sensitivity to the human-animal bond. While her interest in veterinary medicine began with whales and sharks, she soon recognized that she found the most satisfaction in cultivating trusting relationships with clients through long-term care of their beloved pets.
Dr. Starnes has been practicing small animal medicine in the greater Denver area since 2015. She is excited to join the team at Five Parks Animal Hospital where she can continue to pursue her professional interests including soft tissue surgery, dermatology, senior pet care and client education.
Outside of work, you can find her hiking, rock climbing, skiing, cooking or caring for her many houseplants. She shares her home with her favorite hiking partners; two boisterous coonhound mixes named Tucker and Avery.
Dr. Camp is originally from Louisville, Kentucky where she first discovered her love for animals watching the beautiful horses at Churchill Downs. However, it wasn't until she was an undergraduate student in Nashville that she fell in love with veterinary medicine.
Dr. Camp earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Tennessee where she received excellence awards in small animal surgery, ophthalmology, anesthesia and pain management. She has practiced small animal medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee as well as Denver, Colorado before joining the team at Five Parks Animal Hospital. Dr. Camp is passionate about surgery, dentistry, ophthalmology and building relationships with patients and clients alike.
In her free time, Dr. Camp enjoys hiking, golfing, supporting her husband's soccer team, trying new restaurants and live music. She became a new mom in 2020 upon the birth of her son Harrison. She shares her home with her husband Brad. She loves exploring Colorado with family and friends.
Dr. Mader was born and raised in Connecticut but has lived all over the country before landing in Colorado for the second time. Her path to veterinary medicine may have evolved from an unorthodox route but was more impassioned and compelling than most. Her previous career in online marketing was stimulating but left a void in self-purpose. Soul searching beyond a traditional career track led her to embrace what has always provided immense satisfaction…a love of animals and concern for their welfare.
She earned the "total package" award for being a remarkable student at Colorado State University where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Dr. Mader's polished client communication skills, thorough approach to medicine and empathetic nature has resulted in a loyal client base wherever she has been employed. Her love and compassion for animals resonates in every detail of her day-to-day endeavors.
Practice ownership has provided an opportunity for Dr. Mader to redefine the culture of veterinary medicine. She strives to create a positive and supportive work environment that focuses on collaboration, exceptional medicine and second-to-none service for beloved clients and patients.
Outside of the hospital you'll find Dr. Mader on a hiking trail, at a sporting event or dining out with friends. She shares her home with a senior gray tabby named Ruby.
Job Titles:
- Co - Owner
- Hospital Administrator
Susan grew up in the big city of Los Angeles, California and moved to Colorado in 2006. She holds a bachelor's and master's degree in English from California State University, Long Beach. She also attended University of California, Los Angeles and graduated with a specialized two-year degree in writing for film and television. She was a high school and collegiate volleyball player who played competitively all her life.
Her passions in life include animals and writing. Susan began her career in veterinary medicine as a receptionist for a 3-doctor small animal practice in Los Angeles. It was there that Susan realized her true passion for animals and the beautiful bond shared between owners and their pets. She discovered she could combine her love for animals and writing through veterinary practice management. Since then Susan has successfully managed two AAHA-accredited hospitals in Los Angeles and Colorado Springs.
After 22 years of service in a management role she decided to pursue entrepreneurship. Susan moved to Denver in 2019 where she met her now business partner, Dr. Mader. It was their friendship and shared business ideologies that led them to embark on a new business venture together. On her days off, Susan enjoys hiking, yoga, cooking and watching movies with her husband Eric. They share two adult sons and a spoiled 5-year-old orange tabby named Goose.