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A systems administrator with over 25 years of IT experience, Joseph Axne keenly understands just how mission-critical stable and secure IT systems are in the healthcare field. Prior to founding I.T. Guru, he headed technology infrastructure for the nationwide 9-1-1 dispatch system of American Medical Response, a medical transport company. Lives literally depended on his team’s ability to ensure 24/7 system uptime.
An entrepreneur at heart, Joe leveraged his experience to launch I.T. Guru in 2007 to address the challenges of small- and mid-sized businesses needing technology support and guidance to help them compete and grow.
IT Experts Specializing in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care Providers
Then, in 2012 Joe recognized the tremendous unmet need for IT support and guidance in the veterinary field, and he and his growing team focused their expertise on helping primary care and emergency/specialty practices to thrive. By specializing, I.T. Guru has developed a deep knowledge of the workflow, products and solutions that veterinary practices need to succeedAs a result, today I.T. Guru is one of the nation’s most respected and trusted IT support vendors in the veterinary industry. With the bench strength to serve practices of all sizes in all 50 states, I.T. Guru provides both remote and onsite services to keep clients’ IT systems safe, secure, and ready for the future.
Security
Stability
Sustainability
Setting the Standard in Veterinary
IT Support
I.T. Guru has established comprehensive IT Standards of Care for veterinary clinics and hospitals. These best-practice guidelines ensure that our clients have stable and secure computers and networks and that they’re aligned with evolving technology. These guidelines also give you clear performance benchmarks and hold us accountable for meeting them.
It’s an approach that has earned us industry recognition for our veterinary-specific IT expertise. The firm’s principals are in-demand speakers at national, regional, and state veterinary organizations including the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), Western Veterinary Conference (WVC), and the Veterinary Meeting and Expo (VMX). and have authored numerous articles and white papers to share their expertise, including the valuable IT Wellness Guide.
Cyber Security
FrameWork
Detect
Protect
Identify
Recover
Respond
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Your IT Team, Simplified
It’s Like Having an Inhouse IT Team—at a Fraction of the Cost
Our clients repeatedly tell us that partnering with I.T. Guru is like having a full-time IT department but without the overhead. With our 24/7 security monitoring, hourly backups, helpdesk support and timely business continuity capabilities to prevent service disruption, they know we’ve got their back.
And our strategic guidance to help them make the right technology decisions for the future delivers tremendous value and peace of mind.
Perhaps best of all, these comprehensive services come at a fixed, flat-rate price per month—so there are no surprise hits to your budget.

Joseph Axne
Joe has more than 20 years of IT systems and services support experience. He started as a desktop…
Joseph Axne
Joe has more than 20 years of IT systems and services support experience. He started as a desktop technician in the early 90’s and was promoted continuously throughout his career to a Sr. Systems Administrator and Team Lead for American Medical Response (AMR).
AMR merged with Emergency Medical Services Corp (EMSC) where Joe earned the responsibility to oversee the Nationwide 911 dispatch and Ambulatory dispatch systems, including support for the islands of Hawaii.
Joe started I.T. Guru in 2005, personally financing the new venture to assist small and medium businesses in Denver Metro with their IT support needs. Since then, Joe and his team have been assisting hundreds of extremely happy clients with managed services for their computers and IT networks. I.T. Guru provides each of these clients with a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Solution assuring the business owner’s intellectual property is protected against the consistent threats that exist within any technical environment.
An animal lover himself, in 2012 Joe decided to bring I.T. Guru’s market focus exclusively to veterinary practices and animal health providers. It has allowed the team to gain a complete understanding of the client’s specific IT practice needs. Of special note is the development of the IT Standards of Care for veterinary practices, a resource and roadmap all practices should have in place to ensure continuity of care.
Joe is an active member of VetPartners, a national group of trusted veterinary consultants and advisors.
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Debra Novak
Since joining I.T. Guru in 2014 as Joe’s assistant, Deb has been instrumental in the transition to our…
Debra Novak
Since joining I.T. Guru in 2014 as Joe’s assistant, Deb has been instrumental in the transition to our focusing solely on veterinary IT support. Working remotely with our staff, she has long-term experience working in IT and understands the end-user view point.
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Willian Lindus
With almost two decades of experience in project and account management, Will has spent his career…
Willian Lindus
With almost two decades of experience in project and account management, Will has spent his career cultivating the skill set which has allowed the teams he has managed to achieve high levels of customer care.
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Adam E.
Adam grew up with IT being the primary family business. His father was a computer programmer, and…
Adam E.
Adam grew up with IT being the primary family business. His father was a computer programmer, and brother is a penetration tester. Always tinkering, his first professional entry into the IT world was writing Bots to play poker for him.
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Shawn S.
Shawn has always had an interest in computers and naturally gravitated towards IT support. Stationed…
Shawn S.
Shawn has always had an interest in computers and naturally gravitated towards IT support. Stationed in Hawaii, Shawn served onboard USS Chung-Hoon DDG93 with three deployments to the Pacific area of operation.
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Jordan A.
A Professional Services Technicians focused on delivering high-impact technology solutions that…
Jordan A.
A Professional Services Technicians focused on delivering high-impact technology solutions that empower veterinary clinics and hospitals. Jordan has hands-on experience and specializes in cloud transitions, network refreshes, and server and infrastructure migrations, with deep expertise in veterinary diagnostic equipment, practice management systems, and tailored communication platforms. He is dedicated to streamlining veterinary practice operations to support stable, secure, and sustainable technology for the practices we support. Jordan is passionate about helping the veterinary industry become more tech-forward and staying current with emerging technologies.
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Claire C.
Claire comes to the IT Guru team in 2024 with a versatile personal and professional blend of…
Claire C.
Claire comes to the IT Guru team in 2024 with a versatile personal and professional blend of backgrounds in dietetics, fitness, and IT. With roots in promoting individual health, she transitioned to IT through the an accelerated program called ITWorks. She spent time interning before securing a role as a Network Operations Center Technician for an MSP in Delaware where she continued to develop her skills and progress to a level II technician.
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Al I.
Al joined the I.T. Guru team January of 2024, and brings several years of experience in both sales and…
Al I.
Al joined the I.T. Guru team January of 2024, and brings several years of experience in both sales and IT account management to the team. Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, he possesses a distinctive talent for explaining technology to business owners and managers in plain English, free from confusing IT jargon.
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Jason C.
Jason has been in the IT industry since 2018, known for his problem-solving and hands-on approach.…
Jason C.
Jason has been in the IT industry since 2018, known for his problem-solving and hands-on approach. Beyond the tech world, he’s found under the hood, indulging his passion for automotive mechanics.
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Tyler J.
Tyler has been working in IT since 2017 and has lifelong love of tinkering. A Louisiana native, he…
Tyler J.
Tyler has been working in IT since 2017 and has lifelong love of tinkering. A Louisiana native, he currently works remote in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area. His hobbies include reading, baking, and exercise.

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