Companion Vet

Clinic Clearview

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Thank you all so much for being so compassionate, so loving and really adoring our kitties as much as we do!

Thank you for all your love, attention, and special care that you all gave our sweet Buddy over the years.

Meet Our Team

Kelsey Scott - C.V.A. - Certified Vet Assistant

Kelsey has been working in veterinary medicine for almost five years. She graduated from Pima Medical Institute in 2025 as a Veterinary Assistant and is passionate about providing exceptional care to animals. She hopes to continue her education and eventually become a Licensed Veterinary Technician, going back to school in the winter/spring.
Outside of work, Kelsey lives for football season- die hard Seahawks fan!! She also loves spending time with her family, friends. and her Fur babies - a kitty named Nova and a pit bull named Kadence.

MARILYN

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Leslie Gee - Assistant Practice Manager/ C.V.A.
We are fortunate to have Leslie as our Assistant Practice Manager. Leslie attended Ashworth College for her Veterinary Assistant Certificate during the COVID pandemic. She is currently studying in the Penn-Foster Program for Veterinary Practice Management. Leslie is married and shares her 2 dogs, Bakkup and Tater, as well as her hamster, Loki with her husband. She has lived her whole life in Washington State and considers herself a local. In her spare time she enjoys being with her family, enjoying the dog park with her dogs, reading and of course, studying. Her compassion and sense of humor make her a valued member of our team.

Companion Veterinary Clinic located in Clearview/Snohomish is staffed by highly qualified people who love their jobs and are dedicated to helping pets and their owners.

THE HOFFMAN FAMILY

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The nicest, most caring, loving, patient, knowledgeable warm people I know... All of you are the BEST!!!

Dr. John Ochsenreiter - Veterinarian

Dr. Ochsenreiter received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois. He has worked in Emergency and Zoo Medicine, as well as Companion Animal Care. He was a staff veterinarian for both the San Francisco Zoo and the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. He also cared for the famous sign language gorilla “Koko” , of The Gorilla Foundation. He is currently working with the large cat conservation organization Panthera.org, which studies snow leopards in Kyrgyzstan. Dr. Ochsenreiter is an accomplished orchestral musician and he performs in several orchestras throughout the Puget Sound Region. He is also an avid cyclist and cross-country skier.

About us

TAYA AND PORTER

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Words cannot describe how thankful we are for all of you.

Dr. Karen Ericson - Owner/Business Manager
Karen Ericson received her Doctorate in Education with a specialty in Organizational Leadership from the University of San Francisco. For many years she taught classes in management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at the University of San Francisco and the University of Washington, Bothell. She met her husband, Michael, while helping a cow deliver her calf. Karen has bred and shown a variety of purebred dogs for the last thirty years. She currently is an AKC Judge, licensed to judge all Sporting and Terrier Breeds. The Ericsons share their home with their English Setter, Forrest, a whippet named Sarah, and Daisy, their rescue Parson Russell Terrier.

Testimonials

Thank you for all your wonderful care and love for Isaiah. You really helped ease our pain by taking such good care of both him and us.

EMMY

food bank pet program manager

ROBIN

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Thank you for your donation of pet food... donations like yours keep us going for the people and pets that need it.

Susan Ewsuk - Veterinary Assistant

Susan has worked in the veterinary field for over 15 years, beginning her career at a horse farm and as a kennel attendant. Over the years, she has gained experience in emergency medicine and surgery, with surgery becoming her favorite area of veterinary medicine. After taking a 10-year break from veterinary medicine to raise her two children, Susan joined CVC simply to help out—and quickly found that she was having too much fun to leave! Susan has been married to her husband, who serves in the military, for over 20 years. When she’s not at the clinic, Susan can usually be found camping, backpacking, kayaking, hiking, or riding dirt bikes with her family.Her four-legged family includes Diesel, a goofy Malamute/Shepherd mix; Genny, a Husky who thinks she’s a cat; and Hunter, an adorable Holland Lop rabbit.

Dr. Michael Ericson - Owner/Veterinarian
Michael Ericson received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California, Davis, which is consistently rated the #1 Veterinary School in the country. He and his wife, Karen, purchased Companion Veterinary Clinic in May 2011. Dr. Ericson was a large animal veterinarian for many years before moving to smaller companion animals more than 20 years ago. He has a particular interest in health and reproductive issues in purebred dogs. He also enjoys volunteering his services for a number of animal rescue organizations. His hobbies include sailing on Puget Sound and reading about the history of aviation.

SEAN AND ROBERT

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Bonnie - Lead Client/Patient Care Coordinator
Bonnie graduated from Kamiak High School and attended ASU. Bonnie has always had a love for animals, especially English and French Bulldogs, like her boy "Tank"(pictured). Tank was rescued in Korea while she was living with her late husband and family. In her spare time Bonnie likes to golf, and when she's not practicing her game, she can be found binge watching her favorite shows. Having volunteered for Hospice, Bonnie holds a special place in her heart for the elderly and those in need. Bonnie is also very funny and and helps keep things light with her quick wit.

Tayhler Williams - L.V.T. Head Nurse
Tayhler is a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who is passionate about providing compassionate care to animals. She graduated from San Juan College with an associate’s degree in 2024. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, traveling, going to see live music with her friends, spending time with her fiancé and cats.

We feel so good about bringing Bodhi and Cinder to you. You always have their best interests at heart. Your gentle care is wonderful.

I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the care and compassion the Companion Vet staff showed me while Anna was sick... Thank You

MICHELLE AND THERESA

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JULIE

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Mackenzie Imes - C.V.A.- Certified Vet Assistant

Mackenzie graduated from Bellingham Technical College with a Veterinary Technician degree in 2023 and will be taking the national exam soon. Her dream position is a large animal technician working with horses, cattle and more.
She spends her free time somewhere in the woods hiking or hanging out with friends. When not working or studying she likes to relax on the couch with her two German Shepherds, Remington and Teagan, and her border collie, Phanny, watching TV shows with ice cream. Takes frequent adventures to Leavenworth to visit her family and her Quarter horse Chance.

ALYSSA AND CRYSTAL

clients

A month ago I brought Berry to you with injuries... I (and Berry) want to thank you for the wonderful care she received.

KRISTIN

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Thank you for all of the care you gave Bear. You understood his sweet, goofy temperament.