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.
Tori Kramr
Tori Kramr is thrilled to have been a member of the Colorado Valley Veterinary Services team since 2005. She loves working with the animals and enjoys spending time with friends and family, gardening, and hunting. She lives with her dog Ripley, her horse Cody, miniature horse Bugar, and of course, her brand new husband, Kevin. She and Kevin are proud new parents of Wyatt, born in May of 2009.
Our Technicians
Tiffany Jones
Tiffany Jones joined the staff in February of 2007. When not helping the animals, she loves spending time with her beautiful daughter. She also likes to cook, hunt, fish, and ride her horse, Sam. In addition, she has three horses; Whiskey, Zero and Widow Maker and one dog named 'Dog.'
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.