Dr. Wechter is originally from Chicago, Illinois and moved to Colorado in 2017.  She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Illinois Wesleyan University, and went on to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  She loves veterinary medicine due to the strong connection she has with all animals.  Dr. Wechter’s special interests include internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and backyard chickens.  She spends her free time in the mountains with her family including three dogs, three cats, and many chickens.