Dr. Maria Zayas, DVM
I graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts after completing clinic rotations at Louisiana State University. An animal lover from infancy like most vets, I’ve been working jobs with a wide variety of animals since I was a preteen and have followed my passion on from there.
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When I moved onto sunny St. Kitts for veterinary school, I pursued research in aquatic health for tilapia and spent school nights performing nesting patrols for the Sea Turtle Monitoring network for nesting leatherback sea turtles and weekend mornings tagging and examining juvenile sea turtles off the coast.
While I love exotics and aquatics, after veterinary school I took a position at a low cost, full service and also spay/neuter/shelter clinic to continue my passion of advocating for and aiding vulnerable populations of animals.
After a year of "veterinary bootcamp" I returned to my home state of New York where a perfect set of circumstances came together leading me to fall into a job I had never thought to pursue, housecall appointments for dogs and cats. I quickly realized the limitless possibilities for an improved veterinary visit for the pet, owners, and staff.
Following through on this passion, I moved to Denver with my three dogs, Iris, Oualie, and Kipper, so they can have the outdoor life they couldn't have in New York City, and my two cats Boots and Rascal. You can find us hiking or at dog parks, or always seeking out anything to do with water (even my cats swim).
Aspen Dornburg, RVT
Hey there! I'm originally from Arizona, but I recently made the move to beautiful Colorado. Ever since I was a little kid, I've had a deep love for animals and a strong desire to work with them. My family frequently talks about the special bonds I've had with all kinds of animals since I was just five years old.
After finishing high school, I started my journey in the veterinary field as a veterinary assistant. I've learned so much on the job and really sharpened my skills, all while following my passion. Over the last nine years, I've been dedicated to growing my skills as a veterinary assistant. Recently, I achieved a major milestone by graduating from Penn Foster and becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician. I'm also working towards certification in hospice and palliative care to provide even better care for my patients.
My amazing husband and adventure partner, Adrian, has been by my side for this exciting new chapter of my life. We're joined by our two furry companions, Kush and Rajah. When I'm not busy at work, you can find me hiking and enjoying time by the water with my adorable pups. This is also why Dr. Z and I instantly clicked – we both share a love for outdoor adventures!
I am absolutely thrilled to have the incredible opportunity to shower love and care upon your adorable fur babies!
What Makes Us Different?
A Letter From Dr. Zayas
A to Z Home Vet Care is a queer, neurodivergent, Latina woman doctor AND tech owned housecall veterinary practice. Unlike corporate practices, which have rapidly become the most common type in the USA, this practice’s business model and priorities are not centered around maximizing profit and efficiency or meeting the needs of shareholders or the salaries and bonuses of CEOs.
Unlike the other common housecall veterinary practice options, A to Z is not solely owned by a veterinarian, but by a veterinarian and a veterinary technician. This makes us unique for our area. I find that this business model means that we temper a doctor’s interest in good medicine and a profitable business, with a technician’s staunch support of patient and pet parent advocacy.
From the ground up, Aspen and I built this practice to meet your needs, and your pet’s. We want you to feel heard and for you to know we’re here to help. I recommend scanning our reviews and testimonials for evidence that we follow through on our promise to help. You will find most reviews reference both myself and Aspen, which is not solicited, but happens organically. This is because both are a crucial, irreplaceable aspect of the practice and your experience with us.
My special interest is veterinary medicine and my pattern recognition allows for superior diagnostic skills, even when working within a tight budget. You will find references to detailed discussions and first-time diagnoses throughout many of our reviews. That’s what I hope to provide you as well.
You’ll also see over and over that we are able to perform exams or collect samples from pets that couldn’t previously be handled and that Aspen and I did so as a seamless team. This collaboration of skills, interests, and respect is why our practice is so special and I hope you’ll think so too.
For too long, veterinary medicine has functioned as a necessary component of community health without engaging with the community. I decided that this practice Aspen and I built would do better, do more. Housecalls are an accessibility service, functioning as a luxury service and I want to change that. Providing high quality veterinary care to historically underserved communities benefits us all. We started by being a safe practice for queer and neurodivergent pet owners, and now we’re working to be affordable for those who need it as well. These are our priorities and I hope that speaks to you the way it does to us.
Best,
Dr. Zayas