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The Staff of Companion Animal Hospital


Dr. Izo

Dr. Marcia Izo (Seymour) is the owner of the Companion Animal Hospital Of Traverse City. Her practice offers wellness, medical, surgical and dental care for dogs, cats, rabbits and pocket pets. Dr. Izo is a 1979 graduate of Michigan State University and has practiced in the Traverse City area for over 20 years.

In April of 2002, Dr. Izo opened a new veterinary hospital off Hammond Road (between Three and Four Mile Road). The doctors and staff of the Companion Animal Hospital welcome new clients and long time friends with their special brand of high quality, compassionate care.

Dr. Kavran

Dr. Jennifer E. Kavran is a graduate of Michigan State University and shares the practice philosophy of practicing high quality, current, compassionate medicine with a strong commitment to excellent client communication. Companion Animal Hospital is a veterinary practice for dogs, cats, rabbits and pocket pets on the East side of Traverse City near the Center ICE arena.

Kris

Kris comes to us as a Veterinary Technician with many years of experience in the Veterinary field, she makes it a personal goal to treat all the animals she cares for like family. Kris especially likes to comfort any animals that may feel nervous or scared when they are away from their own family. Her own dogs & cats are very much like children to her so she is able to truly understand how difficult it can be to leave your animals in someone else's care.

Michelle

Michelle joined the team at Companion Animal Hospital as a receptionist. She has been working with animals since 2004, and has spent her whole life with pets as members of her family. She currently has two little boys, Kaiser and Reuben, pugs, and one girl Sweetie Pie, a Chihuahua.

Bethany

Bethany has been a veterinary Technician Assistant since she was a junior in high school. She started working with us in May of 2008. Beth has true passion for the job and compassion for the animals in her care. She believes coming to work to wagging tails and purring kittens make this one of the best jobs a person could have.

Jessie

Jessie has known she wanted to work with animals since she was a little girl. In the spring of 2008 her dream came true. She enjoys taking care of the patients at the hospital as well as her own pet companions at home. By working at Companion Animal Hospital Jessie can follow her passion while she furthers her education in pet care.

Cyndi

Cyndi has a background in (human) nursing. She has been a nurse at Munson Medical Center for 22 years and has worked in many capacities at the hospital. Cyndi currently has two cats and has kind of adopted her friend's dogs! She has a love for all animals saying that they are like humans with fur!! Cyndi feels blessed that she is able to combine her talents and care for animals too "I think every creature deserves to be treated with kindness and compassion!" At Companion Animal Hospital she is a TLC Nurse on surgery days, helping the animals as they wake up after anesthesia. It is Cyndi's goal to comfort and help ease the fear of every animal she takes care of!

Terry Seymour

Terry Seymour is Companion Animal Hospital's practice manager. For over 30 years Terry has been a part of veterinary medicine. He is a life long animal lover. Even through Terry's fairly severe allergies, they have always had very special pets. Katie, their Golden Retriever is currently holding the fort down in their household. After a successful sales and management career in another field Terry joined Companion Animal Hospital in 2003. We all look forward to seeing you and your pets and welcoming you into our practice!

Employment Opportunities

Companion Animal Hostpital is currently looking for a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team:

CAH Veterinary Technician Assistant

We are growing and always looking for people that are naturally a great fit with our hospital philosophy and staff.

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