Phone: 979.732.9981 • Fax: 979.733.9755
About Us
Dr. Mike Ridlen: Veterinarian
Dr. Mike Ridlen is the owner and operator of Colorado Valley Veterinary Services. A 1997 graduate of Texas A & M college of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Ridlen is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Ridlen has treated species ranging from llamas, to dogs, to guinea pigs. His interests include medical care of all species, along with orthopedics, diagnostics, and large and small animal surgery. He believes that the smallest animal surgery he ever performed was a successful c-section for a hamster. When not a work, he is home learning to play the guitar. Along with his wife, Kathie and his daughters, he lives with two dogs, Ariel and Clara, and one cat, Gracie.
Kathie Ridlen: Office/Clinic Manager
Kathie Ridlen, wife of Dr. Ridlen, is proud to be the office and clinic manager. She graduated in 1990 from the University of Houston with a B.S. in mathematics and then taught school from 1990 - 1998. When not running the office, Kathie loves to spend time with her daughters and enjoys reading and gardening.
Our Receptionists
Evelyn Orange
Evelyn Orange has been with Colorado Valley Veterinary Services since 2004. A grandmother of four, her interests include gardening, chili/bar-b-qué cook-offs, church activities, hunting, and fishing. She shares her home with her dog, Black Dog, and her cat, Callie. She is also grandmom to two dogs, Peanut and Baily, and two cats, Nacho and Sunny.
Our Technicians
Sarah Heard
Sarah Heard joined our staff in August of 2011. She is a friendly outgoing helper in both the receptionist and technician roles at the clinic. She stays busy outside the clinic attending the University of Houston and Planning an April wedding. She has a Pomeranian named "Izzie" and a new cat, "Roxie".
Stephanie Polasek
Stephanie Polasek has been with CVVS since Febuary.2009. She graduated in 2008 from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Kinesiology. When not at work she enjoys hanging out with her husband Bradley and their dog Choco.