Meet the Dr. and Staff

Dr. Wayne Smothers: Dr. Smothers has been practicing for over 25 years. He graduated Cum Laude from Washington State University. All but 1 year of this time has been in Snohomish County. He takes a practical approach to pet medicine while getting to know clients and their beloved pets. He resides locally with his family and black Goldendoodle Harley. He is a member of the AVMA, WAVMA, Rotary and an avid Washington State University Alumni.
Dr. Andrea Barten graduated from Washington State University in 2008. Originally from Snohomish, she recently moved back into the area with her husband Eric, three cats named Izzy, Dusty, and Butters, and a Labrador Retriever named Hudson. She enjoys working with and getting to know clients as well as their pets. She is a member of AVMA, WSVMA, and WSU Alumni Association.
Technicians:Joan has been a technician for over 25 years. She has been working with Family Pet since May of 2000 and enjoys being part of the caring staff. Joan has always had a fondness for dogs and has never been without them by her side. She enjoys running with her Boxer Bella, and snuggling with her Boxer Annie, Dachshund Peanut; all of whom were rescued from various situations. Joan also partners with her husband in full time ministry as well as supports the constant and various activities of their two teenage children.
Jill has been a technician since 1999 and came to Family Pet in July of 2007. She grew up on a farm in north Snohomish County. She continues to reside in the same area with her husband Mike, their new German Shepard puppy Millie, 2 Australian Cattle dogs Ryder and Sydney, and their 4 cats, Salem, Nellie, Clay and Jasmine. And no, her mom is not yet a grandma!
Melissa has been a technician since 1999. She was born and raised in northern Michigan and moved to Maine shortly after graduation. Maine is where she met her husband David and a recent military move has brought them to the west coast. Melissa and David have 4 pets, Labrador Retriever Remington, Rottweiler Diesel, 2 cats Gandalf and Posh. She has been working at Family Pet since June of 2008.
Jessica has been working as a technician at Family Pet since January of 2008. She has grown up in the area since she was a baby. She resides on Camano Island with her fiancé Rhett and her 2 furry kids, Katie a 10 year old Yorkie and their newest addition Pirate the black pug.
Office Support: Brittany a graduate from Washington State University, has been with Family Pet since April of 2008. Brittany has been working in customer service for many years before joining our staff here. She grew up in Arlington and is now back raising her beautiful daughter Taylor and their little white kitty named Louie.
Jenn, our office manager, has been with us since September of 2006. She has been working in customer service for over 6 years. Jenn has a daughter named Kennedy, who occasionally comes in to do surgeries on stuffed animal dogs & cats. They live locally and share a wonderful little pug named Lucy; who goes to work everyday to protect her rug behind the front desk.