Our Team in Strasburg City, CO | Strasburg Veterinary Clinic

Our Doctors

REED HANKS, DVM, OWNER

Dr. Reed Hanks was raised on a ranch in Deer Trail, CO. He graduated from Deer Trail High School and enrolled at Colorado State University. Dr. Hanks attained a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences in 1988 and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. Dr. Hanks joined the Strasburg Veterinary Clinic in 1992. After practicing on the corridor for 23 years, Dr. Hanks and his wife, Tonya, purchased the practice in July of 2015. Dr. Hanks manages the clinic and continues to practice full time. Reed has been around animals his entire life and enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine. Dr. Hanks is very experienced with cattle, horses, dogs, and cats. He enjoys surgery and the diversity that comes with working in a rural setting. Reed and Tonya have two grown children, Roice and Kaitlyn. Both are college students and help out at the clinic and on the ranch when they are home. In his spare time, Reed enjoys spending time at his ranch, hanging out with his 2 dogs, and watching sports. He has always enjoyed woodworking, welding, and loves to build things.

MIKAYLA BONNETT, B.V.M.S

Dr. Mikayla Bonnett was born and raised in Washington State. Growing up she enjoyed helping her family raise Great Pyrenees and took any opportunity to be around all animals. She received a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Pace University in New York City. During her time in New York, she worked at a small animal clinic as an assistant. She then moved to Scotland and attended the University of Glasgow where she received her B.V.M.S. degree in Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2022. In her spare time, Mikayla enjoys concerts, hiking, camping, and traveling.

MARY CLARKE WORTHINGTON, DVM

Dr. Mary Clarke (“MC”) Worthington was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. She attended the local North Carolina State University, earning bachelor’s degrees in Animal Science and Spanish Language/Literature, and staying in the area for veterinary school at NC State, as well. While in school, she worked at local small animal clinics and in NC State’s large animal hospital and was actively involved in the bovine, small ruminant, and theriogenology clubs. Dr. Worthington enjoys working with all mammals, but has a special passion for foals, hounds, and old grumpy cats. Outside of work, Dr. Worthington enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, fishing, and traveling.

SAVANNAH KENNEDY, DVM

Dr. Savannah Kennedy grew up in west Texas and Arizona. Her time in west Texas sparked her passion for animals big and small and when she moved, she spent all her free-time in Arizona working at horse barns for riding lessons. She grew up riding horses in both western and english style, and went to Colorado State University to receive a Bachelors in Equine Science. She had the great pleasure of continuing her veterinary education at Colorado State University and graduated with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. During undergrad and vet school, Dr. Kennedy worked at Colorado State University’s Equine Reproduction Laboratory. Dr. Kennedy has a great passion for animal reproduction of all species, but has vast experience working in equine reproduction. Dr. Kennedy also has a great interest in wildlife medicine, shelter medicine with community outreach, and surgery. There are so many aspects of veterinary medicine to love! On her free-time, Dr. Kennedy enjoys riding horses, hiking with her dogs, relaxing on the couch with her cats, and traveling all over the world with her partner, Riley.

ANNA BROWN, DVM

Dr. Anna Brown is a Colorado native, born and raised in Denver. During childhood she and her mother fostered over 50 dogs with the Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue. Growing up camping, skiing and hiking in the Rockies, Anna developed a passion for the natural world and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Policy & Management from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. After graduating, she worked on farms and ranches in California, Oregon, and Washington. Through this experience she decided to pursue veterinary medicine, moving back home to Colorado and earning her DVM from Colorado State University. She enjoys working with every species and especially loves interacting with clients! In her spare time, Anna enjoys hiking, yoga, road trips and spending quality time with her husband, cat-daughter, and friends.

SAMANTHA DROP, DVM

LIZ APPLEGATE, DVM

Dr. Liz Applegate grew up in Colorado where she rode horses, participated in 4-H, and showed on her barn’s IEA team. She went to University of Minnesota for her undergraduate degree. While in Minnesota, she competed on the Animal Welfare Judging Team, worked with service dogs in training, completed a dairy calf behavior research project, discovered her love for microbiology, and worked on a Quarter Horse breeding and Angus cattle ranch. She attended Colorado State University for veterinary school and was involved with research at CSU’s Equine Reproduction Laboratory. Once graduating with her DVM, she completed a year-long equine field medicine internship at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, KY. Liz has a strong interest in theriogenology, neonatology, and comparative medicine across species. In her free time, she likes to dance Lindy Hop, read, hike, ride, and spend time with her dogs.

W. PRESTON STUBBS, DVM, DACVS

BOARD CERTIFIED SURGEON

Dr. W. Preston Stubbs is a veterinary surgeon, board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, and a partner of Strasburg Veterinary Clinic. A graduate of George Mason University (B.S. in biological sciences) and Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.), Dr. Stubbs has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 20 years and has been practicing in the Denver metro area since 2000.

Dr. Stubbs is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He has held positions in academic and large private referral practice settings. Dr. Stubbs started Mile High Veterinary Surgical Specialists, a mobile surgical service, in late 2012. He has published numerous articles in refereed journals and has authored several book chapters. Dr. Stubbs has presented many scientific lectures and continuing education presentations both nationally and abroad. He was also featured in the Animal Planet network’s Emergency Vets and ER Vets: Interns television programs. An avid musician/luthier, fly fisherman, and wine enthusiast, he and his wife Laura have 5 children and enjoy life in Denver, Colorado.