We are pleased to announce the addition of new team member- Dr. Bethany Yurek has joined us as of January 2026!

Dr. Mike Moran attended Cornell University and obtained his B.S in Neurobiology and Behavior in 1995. He then followed his love of music and adventure to California where he played in local bands, opened a popular San Francisco bar, and attended the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2002.
After practicing in San Francisco for 10 years, he and his ever expanding family moved to Louisville, Colorado where Dr. Mike joined the Animalhouse Veterinary Clinic as the chief veterinarian. After five years he moved on to follow his dream of practice ownership and the integration of his medical and artistic talents.
Dr. Mike has appeared on radio and TV, most notably as the consulting vet to the show MythBusters while practicing in San Francisco. He also appeared in a national pet food commercial, has played numerous music venues and continues to write and perform live music whenever given the chance. He enjoys fly fishing, snow sports and hiking. Dr. Mike lives in Louisville, Colorado with his wife, four children and their zoo.

About Dr. Yurek
Dr. Bethany Yurek grew up in Illinois where she knew she would be a veterinarian starting at the age of 6. She received her Bachelor’s in Animal Sciences from the University of Illinois in 2005. Dr. Yurek worked as an animal keeper for a wildlife sanctuary before deciding to venture out of the midwest to attend vet school.
She then moved to the small island of St. Kitts and went to school at Ross University, where she met her future husband. She graduated in 2005 and followed her husband to Colorado, where they settled down in Longmont.
Since then, Dr. Yurek has worked as an associate veterinarian and owned a practice in Denver for 7 years. She has participated in multiple televised and online media interviews, worked closely alongside various pet rescues, and has provided medical care for local Colorado wildlife. During her career, Dr. Yurek has grown a passion for pain management, low stress handling techniques, and enjoys challenging surgeries. She and her husband have two young daughters, two dogs and two cats. Her free time usually spent enjoying good local food, hiking, crafting, and trying keep her expanding collection of plants alive.
Email: DrMike@MoranVet.com
Phone: (303) 335-0109
For many of us the human-animal bond may be the most significant relationship we have in our lives. It is certainly the only time we can truly experience unconditional love. In caring for a pet, a life long covenant is created between the guardian and the animal. My role is to help be the spokesperson for those that cannot speak, to help them realize the utmost in quality of life, and to guide their human counterparts in caring for them throughout life. Practicing preventative medicine, understanding the bond, and putting compassion and quality first are my goals. It is an honor and a privilege to help you on this journey!
Contact
Email: DrMike@MoranVet.com
Phone: (303) 335-0109
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