MEET OUR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS

 

Our professional staff of compassionate doctors, veterinary technicians, and administrative personnel are dedicated to helping your pet companions maintain a long, healthy and happy life.

Angie Rouse, Lead Veterinary Technician

Angie is a local girl, growing up in Bellevue and attending Newport High School, and Bellevue Community College.  She joined Companion in 1995 as a veterinary assistant, and through continuing education and training became a Veterinary Technician.  In mid- 2008 Angie took on the challenging role of leading the tech department along with her follow Lead Technicians, Dana and Jen.   Angie is currently studying to take the national boards to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Angie lives in Bellevue with her husband Craig, and her daughter Taylor and son Nolan. They have a Labrador named Drew, and three cats; BJ, Fred and Daphne.

Angie & Rocky

Dana Burton, LVT, Lead Technician

Dana has grown up in the Bellevue area, attending Sammamish High School and Bellevue Community College. She joined Crossroads Vet in the Animal Care Department just as they were merging with Companion in 1998.

In February 1999, Dana joined the tech department as an assistant, and through continuing education and hard work, challenged the national boards in 2005 to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician.

Dana became a Lead Technician in 2008, sharing those duties with Angie and Jen.  Dana lives on the eastside with her husband, two sons, and their dogs Marley and Sophie. Dana enjoys spending time with her family and loves being outdoors.

Dana & Marley  

Jennifer Goodson, LVT

Jennifer was born and raised in Northern Idaho. She moved to the Seattle area in 1992, and attended The Art Institute of Seattle and PIMA Medical Institute to earn her degrees in photography and veterinary technology. Jen joined Companion Animal Hospital in 2002 as a Veterinary Technician, and challenged the national boards to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 2005. Jen is currently a Lead Veterinary Technician, sharing these duties with fellow technicians Angie and Dana.  Jen lives in Seattle with her husband Marshall, daughter Lily, and her Mom. They have a dog, Dixie, and three cats, Tony, Milo and Lucy. In her spare time Jen enjoys running, as well as finding new playgrounds and trails for her family to explore.

Jen & Poodle Friend