MEET OUR VETERINARIANS
Jessica Rychel - Lindsey Fry - Jeret benson - kirsten blanchet - dorna khamsi - Arielle Pechette
Jessica Rychel, DVM, DACVSMR, CVMA, CCRP
Veterinarian/Owner
Board Certified American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
Dr. Jessica Rychel is a veterinarian with a board certification in sports medicine and rehabilitation. Her passion lies in individualized patient care, working to maximize quality of life, mobility and comfort for the patients she treats. With a special love for geriatric patients, as well as the canine athlete, Jessica brings her unique perspective to every case she treats. Being part of a small, intimate practice allows Jessica to focus on the aspects of veterinary rehabilitation that are so important to her.
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At home, Jessica is raising two small children and is a participant in family activities including horseback riding, skiing and spending time outdoors with the kids. In 2018, Jess decided to prioritize family and down-size her practice so that she could prioritize her family (as Mother Teresa says, "If you want to change the world, go home and love your family") and partnered with Lindsey in a focused rehabilitation practice.
Lindsey Fry, DVM, DACVSMR, CVMA, CVPP, CCRP
Veterinarian/Owner
Board Certified American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist
Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
Dr. Lindsey Fry is a Colorado native and lifelong animal lover who always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Born and raised in Boulder, she pursued her veterinary degree at Colorado State University and completed a rotating internship at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Early in her training, she became certified in medical acupuncture, which ignited her passion for pain management and mobility care.
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Dr. Fry earned her rehabilitation certification through the University of Tennessee in 2011 and became a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner through the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) in 2013, later serving on the IVAPM board and as treasurer. In 2018, she co-founded Red Sage Integrative Veterinary Partners with a mission to provide progressive, patient-centered care to animals with mobility challenges and chronic pain.
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She has since achieved board certification through the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Her published work includes topics on acupuncture, iliopsoas injuries in agility dogs, palliative care, and the use of ketamine in chronic pain cases. She has a particular interest in complex pain management and a multimodal approach to keeping pets active and comfortable.
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In addition to clinical work, Dr. Fry is passionate about teaching, lecturing, and advancing research in the field of veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation. As a practice owner, she is also deeply committed to building a sustainable, fulfilling workplace for veterinary professionals.
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Outside of the clinic, she’s the proud mom of two adventurous little girls, a Corgi named Henry, a Blue Tick Hound/Cattle Dog mix named Tippet, and a feisty tuxedo cat, Lila Pickles Unicorn. Her family loves spending time outdoors, exploring both Colorado and the wider world.
Jeret Benson, DVM, CVMA, CCRP
Veterinarian
Certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
Certified in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care through the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHP)
Jeret is a Colorado native born and raised in Golden. She attended Colorado State University for her undergraduate, master’s, and veterinary degrees. She has wanted to be a veterinarian since a very young age and has always had very interesting pets in her household growing up. Jeret has a passion for the human animal bond. She finds her purpose in educating and helping pet owners understand how to make life easier for their aging pets. Jeret is certified in veterinary acupuncture, canine rehabilitation, and animal hospice and palliative care. She strives to help pet owners navigate tough conversations and decisions regarding their pets' decline and end of life care.
In her free time, Jeret loves playing in the Colorado outdoors with her husband, their two amazing kids, three crazy dogs, and one insanely loved pigeon! Jeret and her husband love living in and being active members of the Fort Collins community. Jeret’s husband is a teacher-librarian (she lovingly refers to him as the guy-brarian) at Poudre High School. They are proud to raise, support, and grow their family in the Fort Collins community.
Kirsten Blanchet, DVM
Veterinarian
Certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist
Kirsten grew up on the Minnesota prairie and moved to Colorado for her undergraduate studies, where she attended Colorado College. After spending a few years in the mountains hiking, horseback riding and teaching skiing, she moved to Fort Collins to attend CSU Veterinary School. After veterinary school, she completed an internship in emergency medicine and then practiced in the ER for 6 years. She developed a special interest in pain management, and acupuncture and integrative therapies were always a part of that acute care medicine for Kirsten. As she has reached the next step in her career, a move to more serious pain management, integrative medicine and rehabilitation really spoke to her, and she was excited to join the team at Red Sage in June 2022. Kirsten has been certified in veterinary acupuncture throughout her veterinary career, and looks forward to putting it to use in the Red Sage setting.
When not treating patients, you can find her out hiking with her husband Conor, sons Soren & Leif and daughter Vilde; in the garden with her chickens; enjoying chocolate on the porch with her cat Cricket; or riding her fjord horses.
Dorna Khamsi, DVM
Veterinarian
Certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist
Dorna received her veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 2013 and began her professional career in general practice. After years of experience in general practice, she shifted her focus back to what drew her to veterinary medicine in the firstplace – reducing animal pain. She became interested specifically in providing individualized care using integrative therapies. Acupuncture was the first on her list of interests, so acupuncture certification was a primary focus after leaving general practice. She is also interested in other forms of integrative pain management and rehabilitation, which are a primary area of focus for Dorna.
Dorna jointed the Red Sage Team in June of 2022, and is an excellent fit with our style and approach to small animal medicine.
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In her free time Dorna enjoys biking and going to the petting zoo with her young daughter, as well as camping with her family in their newly-acquired camper. She loves baking the perfect (and many imperfect) sourdough boules, and trying to turn her brown thumb green in her home garden. Dorna’s family includes two dogs, Penny and Mayson, as well as one cat, Abbey.
She has a soft-spot for all Huskies, so request Dorna if your Husky needs a tune-up!
Arielle Pechette, DVM, cVMA, CVPP, CCRT, DAIPM, DACVSMR
Veterinarian
Certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist
Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist
Diplomat of the Academy of Integrative Pain Management
Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Pechette Markely is excited to be joining the team at Red Sage this summer. She earned her DVM from Colorado State University in 2010, during which time she also became certified in veterinary acupuncture. After graduation she worked in emergency medicine and general practice where she developed a passion for pain management and rehabilitation.
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Dr. Pechette Markley went on to complete her Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner certification through IVAPM and her Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist certification through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. She then started a sports medicine and rehabilitation specialty practice in Indianapolis, Indiana. She completed a residency and achieved board certification with the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2023.
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In 2018 Dr. Pechette Markley began working at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center and helped to start up a new Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation program. She enjoys seeing a variety of orthopedic, neurologic, geriatric and sports medicine cases. She has published extensive research in the field of canine agility injuries and has received funding from the Morris Animal Foundation for research on lumbosacral disease. She will continue to contribute to evidence based practice in veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation and Red Sage is excited to participate in and support this work. Look for new studies you can be a part of!
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Her special interests include biomechanics, pathophysiology, prevention and treatment of sport-specific injuries in canine athletes, particularly in dogs competing in agility competitions.
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She is ecstatic to be moving back to Fort Collins with her Border Collie and three cats, Theo, Ellie and Merc. She loves Colorado and can't wait to continue to explore all that it has to offer!