MEET THE BUTTE VETERINARY CENTER TEAM
DR. DULCE COULSON
Owner - Veterinarian
Surgery & Advanced Care Focus
Dr. Dulce Coulson brings over 10 years of interdisciplinary medical and surgical experience to the table. She developed her gift for veterinary surgery during her surgical internship at Veterinary Specialists of Northern Colorado and surgical residency at Los Angeles Animal Hospital, where she was mentored by Dr. Donald Piermattei (the father of veterinary orthopedics) and Dr. Ronald Bright (renowned soft tissue surgeon), along with a team of specialists in other disciplines including oncology, internal medicine, neurology and critical care. Dr. Coulson's passion is delivering quality, innovative client-and-patient-centered care with a hometown feel.
DR. CHAD FOUST
Associate Veterinarian
Equine Focus
Dr. Foust comes to us as a 2016 graduate of Kansas State University. During his internship at Rocky Mountain Equine Hospital in Sheridan, Wyoming he took a special interest in equine lameness and reproduction. His enthusiasm and willingness to learn, help, and teach; along with his can-do attitude have made him an amazing asset to our team. We have truly enjoyed watching him grow and expand our equine practice. In his free time, you'll find him outdoors hunting, fishing, or going on a ride with his horse, Max.
DR. JESSICA JOHNSON
Associate Veterinarian
Bovine & Herd Health Focus
A 2017 graduate, Dr. Johnson joins us from the University of Illinois veterinary program after spending her first year working at a mixed animal practice in Corning, Iowa. She has a passion for cows and neonatal medicine, and especially thrives in wet cold calving seasons. She is currently being mentored in small animal surgery by Dr. Coulson, finds a challenge and joy in reproductive medicine and has a passion for teaching others. As a side note, Dr. Johnson also has a mild obsession with giraffes.
REBECCA SPRINGER
Practice Manager
Rebecca is our Geologist-turned-Practice Manager. After a decade of managing drilling, environmental and engineering projects, she returned to the Veterinary industry, where she worked prior to receiving her Geology degree. Rebecca loves using her practical operations knowledge and management experience in an industry that is so full of compassion (and fur). She adores her team, and feels incredibly blessed and proud of them as she sees them truly enjoying what they do. In her spare time, Rebecca loves running, horseback riding and spending time with her family and menagerie of fur babies.
ALLISON STRIEGEL
Technician Manager
Allison graduated with her medical administration degree from the University of Montana. She has been working alongside Dr. Coulson since 2015, and is a positively irreplaceable part of our team. She has always had a love for animals, especially horses. Allison lives with her husband, newborn daughter and three dogs, Saint, Zoey and Hannah, in Whitehall, MT. When not at work she enjoys spending time hiking, fishing, hunting, and helping out at her parents ranch.
CASSIE GEURIN
Client Care Manager
Cassie has been a part of the BVC team since November of 2018. She is originally from San Angelo, TX, and has traveled everywhere due to military stationing. We are so thankful that her husband, Matt, turned her resume into BVC, as she has been an incredible asset to our team, and leads our Client Care Team! Cassie loves working hand in hand with her colleagues and getting to see all of the various animals in the clinic. Her favorite activity outside of work is wildlife and scenic photography. We have Cassie to thank for the canvases that are featured throughout our facility!
SUZANNE GOAD
Boarding Manager
Suzanne has been a part of the BVC team since March of 2019. She was born and raised in Alvin, TX, and moved to Butte with her family in June of 2018. She is an incredible asset to our team, and keeps our boarding facility running smoothly. Suzanne has a passion for loving and thorough animal care. In her spare time, Suzanne loves to fish, cook and bake, and go on adventures!
MICHAELA DEBOO
Lead Surgical Technician
Michaela has been a part of the BVC team since late 2017. She is originally from Conrad, MT. Michaela begin working with our team in our Boarding department. Her incredible attitude and capacity to quickly master new tasks has advanced her steadily in our team - where she is now our Lead Surgical Technician! Michaela most loves seeing surgical patients that came in ill or hurt feeling great again and reuniting with their families. She says "It’s the best feeling to see how happy they are to be feeling better and excited to go home. And of course I love getting to snuggle all the puppies that come in!" In her spare time, Michaela likes to hike with her dog Mabel, go hunting or fishing, and spend time with her family and friends.
MARIAH FREDRICKSON
Veterinary Technician
Bio Coming Soon!
AMANDA WARREN
Veterinary Technician
Bio Coming Soon!
CHERISH MCELROY
Client Care Specialist
Cherish has been a part of the BVC team since November of 2018. She is originally from Seattle, and grew up in Las Vegas, where she spent most of her life attending performing arts schools. Cherish is incredibly organized, creative and an outstanding asset to the team! The part she loves most about her job is the friendly, kind people and snuggling the adorable animals that come to us. Cherish is a Montana Tech graduate and a full-time mommy to a wonderful 4 year old little boy named Jayden. In her spare time, Cherish likes to play the piano, sing, go for hikes, and play games with her son.
OLIVIA LAFOUNTAINE
Client Care Specialist
Olivia has been a part of the BVC team since October of 2019. She is originally from Whitehall, and recently moved to Butte. Olivia loves getting to meet people and interacting with everyone's unique personalities. Her favorite part of her job is all of the different animals
and the nice, kind people on her team. She loves how everyone is always finding a way to make each other laugh or smile - making our jobs a great deal of fun!
In Olivia's spare time, she can be found fishing or getting away to somewhere peaceful, fun or exciting. She loves to ride horses and compete in barrel races, and she has a quarter horse and a miniature horse that are the best of friends.
HAVYN BOYD
Boarding Technician
Havyn has been a part of the BVC team since September 2019. She is originally from Alaska, but moved to Butte when she was young to be near the rest of her family. Havyn loves her job, and the people and animals she gets to be around. It is truly joyous to watch her interact and play with the animals. Havyn is a great asset to our team, and our boarders and staff all adore her! In her spare time, Havyn loves to play with her dogs, play soccer, listen to music, and hang out with family and friends.
JESSICA NORTHCUTT
Boarding Technician
Bio Coming Soon!
MATTHEW GEURIN
Maintenance and Manly Projects
Bio Coming Soon!
TEDD NORTHCUTT
IT Specialist
Bio Coming Soon!
LOOKING TO JOIN OUR TEAM???
We love great attitudes and compassionate, hard-working team players!
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