Specialties
Welcome To Animas Valley Audiology
Hearing loss is one of the country's most common health problems, yet it is easily treatable and doesn't have to affect the quality of one's life. At Animas Valley Audiology Associates (AVAA), it's our goal to provide every patient the best hearing healthcare based upon the individual's needs.
History
Established in 2008.
Animas Valley Audiology is one of Durango's longest standing hearing healthcare practices. Dr. Jeep bought it in and changed it to Animas Valley Audiology Associates in 2008. She began expanding both in physical office size at both locations in Durango and Cortez and also in specialties offered. Beyond adult hearing aid services, she focused on providing tinnitus and pediatric expertise to her hometown community that was lacking it prior to her arrival. We added Dr. Woolard to the practice in 2013 due to continued growth with patient need and community needs. Our receptionist, Tabitha, started in 2009 and is also a trained Audiology Assistant since 2010. Dana Flory, our Practice Administrator, is also from Durango originally and is a liaison for patients with their insurance when billing for exams or hearing aids coverage.
Meet the Business Owner: Chandace J.
Dr. Chandace Wilson Jeep is a 5th generation Durangatang who was born and raised in Durango. As a product of Needham, Miller, and DHS, she started the high schools first ladies golf team, played volleyball, basketball, was on the Nordic Ski Team, student council, and kept a full academic load of honors and AP classes. She attended the University of Northern Colorado and earned her double BA in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology with a minor in Psychology in 2002. In 2006, she graduated from UNC with her Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) After working in the metro area for a few years, she and her husband moved back to their hometown to buy AVAA, be with parents and grandparents, and raise their own 3 children in the town and community they loved. Ask her about her ancestors who built Durango's famous landmarks, including the Strater Hotel!