About the OM Vets

Thomas C. Melzer,
D.V.M., is a Colorado native. He graduated from Colorado State University with his doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1978. Before moving to Grand Junction, Dr. Melzer practiced large and small animal veterinary medicine in Cottage Grove, OR and Franktown, CO. In 1982, Dr. Melzer and his family moved to the Grand Valley and opened the Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital; they enjoy community involvement and outdoor activities.

Dr. Melzer with Elli
 
   

Nancy Hugenberg,
D.V.M., has been with Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital since 1992. She graduated from Ohio State University with her doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1985 and practiced emergency medicine and marine animal rescue in Sarasota, FL before moving to Grand Junction. Dr. Hugenberg is our Holistic Care specialist and participates in community projects. She also enjoys a variety of outdoor sports.


Dr. Hugenberg with Maddie

 
   

Canone M. Clark,
D.V.M., is a 2006 graduate of Colorado State University. He may be a familiar face to some of our clients as he worked at Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital while attending high school and college. Dr. Clark enjoys biking, hunting, fishing and being involved with the community. The Grand Valley has always been his home and he is happy to be back practicing with our hospital.


Dr. Clark with Whiskey

 
   

Korina J. Dreitlein,
D.V.M., graduated from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in May, 2002. She previously worked in Montrose, Colorado, before joining our staff in August, 2004. Dr. Kori and her husband David enjoy numerous outdoor activities, such as skiing, backpacking and hiking, as well as gardening and traveling.

 

 

 

Dr. Dreitlein with Denali

 
   

Dr. Tanja M. Rebernik,
D.V.M., graduated from Ross University, finishing her clinical year of veterinary school at Texas A & M in 2008. She is a native of New Jersey, and was attracted to Colorado because of its numerous and diverse outdoor activities. She is very happy to be joining the staff at Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital.

 

 

Dr. Rebernik with Reef


Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital
2668 Highway 50
Grand Junction CO 81503
241-9866
Hospital Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.    Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday evenings by appointment
Boarding Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  (closed daily noon - 1 p.m.)     Saturday 8 a.m. - noon
Sunday pick-up only from 4 - 5 p.m.