About Clearview Animal Hospital

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Dr. Purdee started her professional career with a Master’s of Science Degree and has researched many subjects ranging from gene identification to blood borne diseases in penguins. Her career path changed when she graduated Cum Laude from the University of Georgia as a veterinarian in 2012. After vet school she went on to a rotating medicine and surgical internship in Phoenix, AZ and then surgical internships at Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center and VCA Animal Specialty Center of South Carolina.  Since completing her internships she has worked in emergency care, small animal medicine and surgery, and exotic animal care. Her passion is surgery, and she is pleased to bring her skills in soft tissue surgery and orthopedic surgery to Clearview Animal Hospital. Her free time is spent  hiking, camping, and doing anything outdoors with her family. 

Dr. Bryan was born and raised in a small town in Iowa. She graduated from Iowa State University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University in 2018.Upon graduation, Dr. Bryan moved to Washington where she worked with a small animal hospital in Kirkland. It was here that she found a passion for building relationships with her patients and clients, as well as a professional passion for internal medicine and dermatology. She enjoys managing chronic diseases, caring for geriatric patients, and ensuring that every single patient of hers receives the best care. Dr. Bryan is excited to bring these passions to Clearview Animal Hospital!In her free time, Dr. Bryan enjoys anything and everything outdoors, especially playing tennis, camping, and skiing. When indoors, she enjoys playing board games and sewing. Her favorite place to be is with her husband, family, friends, and two Labrador Retrievers, Moses and Moziah. 

Dr. Elliott was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, while her father was stationed at the nearby Air Force base, and spent most of her childhood moving between Arizona and Texas. She attended Oregon State University for both her undergraduate and doctoral education, achieving a bachelor's in Animal Science with a minor in Marine Biology & Ecology in 2019, and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2023.Her experiences have served to develop her strong belief in providing quality veterinary care to her patients, and in building lasting client relationships with clear communication, respect, and empathy. She is passionate about preventative medicine, client education, and giving back to the local community. When not at the clinic, Dr. Elliott is often found at home with her husband and 2 cats. She enjoys reading, hiking, paddleboarding, roller skating, baking, and writing music. She identifies as a Slytherin, loves spooky story podcasts and live music concerts, and is always down for another cup of coffee 

Dr. Amundson, a Snohomish county native, had a love of animals from a very young age and her lifelong dream was to become a veterinarian. She happily returned to her hometown after receiving her undergraduate degree in Biology from UCLA and her doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. During her education, she fostered both geriatric and special needs animals, and also rehabilitated injured turtles in her apartment closet. Additionally, she was president of an animal-assisted therapy organization and continues to be amazed by the ability of animals to change peoples’ lives. She loves all aspects of veterinary medicine, but is most passionate about geriatric care and helping her patients age gracefully through their golden years. In her free time, Dr. Amundson loves spending time in the mountains with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. 

Megan joined the Clearview team in 2018. Her favorite part about working here is being able to help pets achieve a longer life with their owners through knowledge and preventative care.  She has naturally gravitated towards animals her whole life, becoming a dog groomer in 2015.  She was born in California but grew up in Central Oregon riding horses, hunting and fishing in her spare time.  Her favorite thing to do when not at work is hiking and fishing with her family.  She has 2 Australian Sherperds named Chinook and Deschutes, and an array of chickens. 

 Brooke joined the Clearview team in December 2021. She graduated from Humboldt State University in 2014 with a Bachelor's degree in zoology. Since then she has worked with everything from bobcats, squirrels, hawks, eagles, tigers, lions, black bears, foxes to more domestic animals such as cows, cats, dogs, goats, sheep and much more. She hopes to expand more into the medical field of animal care, while working at Clearview. When not working at Clearview her favorite activities include traveling, hiking and reading.  

Anthony has been with Clearview as a licensed veterinary technician since 2020.  He has an associate's degree in Animal Science and spent two years at Pierce Community College.  He holds a second degree black belt in martial arts (12 years), and he loves playing video games.  His favorite thing to do at the clinic is play with and love on the big goofy drooly dogs--Mastiffs, Saint Bernards Great Danes, you name it! 

Jean received her Veterinary Assistant degree through PIMA Medical Institute in 1999 and earned her Veterinarian Technician License in 2011.  Jean joined our staff in 2013.  Being raised in Alaska she moved to Washington in 1988.  When not at work she enjoys spending time camping with her husband.  They share their home with two cats named Toad and Otis, and outside you will find their much loved horses Buck and Lacey. 

Beth started at Clearview Animal Hospital in 2016. She was born in Everett and raised in Snohomish. Graduating from high school in 2013, she attained her Veterinary Assisting certificate from Skagit Valley College. Beth is very good with animals as she was raised around a large variety ranging from large farm animals to smaller house pets. Her hobbies are working with animals and helping her brother in his Cat and Tractor 4H clubs. She also enjoys board games, video games, photography, spending time with her family and caring for her 5 cats. 

Ben started at Clearview Animal Hospital in 2021.  He holds two B.A.s from the University of Georgia in English and Theater, as well as a Paralegal Certificate from Emory.  His professional background includes Sales, Data Analysis and Systems Administration with EBSCO Research, and I.T. Operations Management with EverCommerce.  He has two cats named Radagast and Impa, and one great dane named Katara.  In his free time, Ben likes to swim, go on bike rides, hike and play around with digital audio equipment.