Our Staff
James S. Gaynor, DVM, MS
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists
Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management
Kim Spelts, BS, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
Certified Canine Massage Therapist
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
John Knight Waterhouse III, BVSc, BCom, Assoc Dip Science (Building)
Dr. Waterhouse graduated in 2004 from The University of Sydney Veterinary School Australia and went into small animal practice. In 2006 John took a leave from the Veterinary profession to manage a property development and ranching operations. During that time he continued to further his education in the areas of alternative medicine, Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture. In 2010 John moved to the USA to undertake a fellowship in pain management and rehabilitative medicine under the direction of Dr James Gaynor at Peak Performance Veterinary Group, Colorado Springs.
Gabrielle David, Practice Manager/Technician
She was born and raised in wonderful New Jersey and moved to Colorado Springs in September 2000. She was hired by Dr. Gaynor in October at his emergency practice. She became his practice manager/technician for Peak Performance Veterinary Group in the summer of 2009.
She has two dogs and fours cats that she loves desperately. Animals have always been a huge part of her life. Since the time she was able to walk home from school she’s been saving animals. From squirrels that were hit by cars, pigeons that couldn’t fly, to injured praying mantis’. Four of her current pets were rescued just before a horrible fate.
One of her main reasons for moving to Colorado Springs was to be close to her nephews and niece, Zachary, Christopher and Victoria. They truly are one of the joys in her life along with her amazing husband John. They’ve been married for four years and loving every minute of it. A hobby of theirs is four wheeling their monster jeep and traveling around the country to drive up unimaginable obstacles.
Kathy Burnstein, Client Care Professional
Kathy Burnstein is our Client Care Professional, and your first point of contact. A Colorado native, she is married to Tim for 30 years, with 2 sons, Jeff and Chris. She currently owns a standard poodle, Cole, and a Bengal cat, Magic. She has traveled extensively, and enjoys hiking, fishing, and reading. She has been employed by Peak Performance Veterinary Group for nearly four years, and has been in Veterinary Medicine for more than eight years. With her background in health care and education, she has found her niche caring for her patients and their families.
Wendy Reed, A.A.S., CVT
Wendy has lived in Colorado for 23 years. She grew up in Grand Island, Nebraska, and is, yes, a HUGE Huskers Fan!!! Not to mention after 23 years being a hard core Broncos Fan. After graduating from high school she entered the Army at age 17 and was a Combat Medic in the Army Reserves and on Active duty in Germany. After discharging from the Army she lived in Germany for another year and then returned to the States, where she settled in Colorado. She has lived in Gunnison, Parachute, Silt, and finally moved to Colorado Springs in November of 2002. She meet her husband of 17 years, Troy, in Rifle and they were married in November of 1994. They have 1 daughter named Melea who is 11 ½ .
While living on the Western Slope, Wendy attended Colorado Mountain College and earned her A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology, graduating in 1994 with honors.
In the past 15 years of being a CVT she has worked in most aspects of veterinary medicine, including general practice, exotics, small and large animal, orthopedic surgery, anesthesia department at North Carolina State University, emergency medicine, and now pain management and rehabilitation.
Her interests include hiking with her 2 Border Collies, Ansel and Tess and just being outdoors in general to enjoy all that Colorado has to offer, as well as spending time with friends and family. She also shares her home with a new St Bernard puppy named Pebbles, two cats, Mattie and Oliver and her daughter's two rats….(don't forget the rats,mom)….Winston and Hershey.
