Welcome to Colorado Valley Veterinary Services
Your Veterinarian in Columbus,TX
Call us at (979) 732-9981

Dr. Mike Ridlen is the owner and operator of Colorado Valley Veterinary Services. A 1997 graduate of Texas A & M College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Ridlen is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Ridlen has treated species ranging from llamas to dogs, to guinea pigs. His interests include medical care of all species, along with orthopedics, diagnostics, and large and small animal surgery. He believes that the smallest animal surgery he ever performed was a successful c-section for a hamster. When not a work, he is home learning to play the guitar. Along with his wife, Kathie and his daughters, he lives with their dog, Murphie, and one cat, Mazzi.

Kathie Ridlen, The wife of Dr. Ridlen, is proud to be the office manager. She graduated in 1990 from the University of Houston with a B.S. in mathematics and then taught school from 1990 - 1998. When not running the office, Kathie loves to spend time with her daughters and enjoys reading and gardening.

Bobbie started with us in November of 2012. She graduated from the University of Houston Victoria in May 2013 with degrees in Psychology and Communications. After being a stay at home mom for 14 years, Bobbie brings a warm and caring feel to our office. She's always available for a hug when needed. Bobbie is happily married with two kids. In her downtime, she enjoys family outings, hiking, shooting, camping, church activities, and gardening. Bobbie's pets include her dogs Dixie Cup and Mighty Mouse, her cats Polly, Catsanova and Stormy and their bottle raised a calf, 74.

Jesika has a big heart when it comes to animals of all kinds. She has enjoyed working in the pet care industry for several years. Striving to make a difference in the world, Jesika works hard to provide the best care she can for animals she works with. When she isn’t working with other people’s pets, she spends her time with her fur babies – dogs- Ellie and Thor and kitten – Isabelle.

Devan grew up with all kinds of critters including pigs, guineas, chickens, goats, etc. and developed a love for animals at a young age. As a girl, she would spend days working to tame stray kitties around her home. She has worked 6+ years as a veterinary technician specializing in large and small animals. Devan and her daughter enjoy playing with their cat, Mufassa, and dogs, Rudy and Ranie.

Hannah has always enjoyed working with people. Now she is enjoying the fun challenge of working with animals and their owners. A day in the veterinary clinic is never the same, and Hannah enjoys excitement of new adventures every day. One of her favorite parts of working at CVVS is working with animals. When she isn’t working she enjoys spending time with her husband and their kitty fur babies – Nina and Rosie.

Dawn loves the veterinary industry and has been working with owners and their pets for over 10 years. She moved out of the big city of Houston and is enjoying the country life in Colorado County. When she isn’t at the office she loves spending her free time with her grandkids. Dawn also enjoys creating crafty masterpieces for friends and family. Some of her crafty creations include creating custom cups and unique hot cocoa creations. She and her husband share their home with their energetic lab, Justice.