Washington Family Veterinary Clinic Team

Get to know the Washington Family Vet Clinic family. Thank you for trusting us with your pet’s health.

Meet Our Veterinary Team

At Washington Family Veterinary Clinic, our mission is to deliver exceptional care, from nose to tail for every patient, every time. Learn more about our amazing team and why we love what we do so much. To learn more about a team member, just click on their photo!

Our Veterinarians

About Dr. King

Dr. Jace King, DVM

Veterinarian

About Dr. Barton

Dr. Clayton Barton, DVM

Veterinarian

About Dr. Johnson

Dr. Brenda Johnson, DVM

Veterinarian

Our Veterinary Staff

About Michelle

Michelle

Practice Manager

About Sara

Sara

Client Service Representative

About Nichole

Nichole

Veterinary Technician

About Melissa

Melissa

Client Service Representative

About Sierra

Sierra

Client Service Representative

About Bailie

Bailie

Veterinary Technician

About Stephanie

Stephanie

Veterinary Technician

About Ashliy

Ashliy

Veterinary Technician

About Emma

Emma

Veterinary Technician

About Lindsey

Lindsey

Veterinary Technician

About Hannah

Hannah

Veterinary Technician

About Makaylee

Mckaylee

Veterinary Assistant

About Hali

Hali

Veterinary Assistant

About Robert

Robert

Veterinary Assistant

Dr. Jace King, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Jace King was born and raised in South Central Utah in the small town of Monroe. He grew up on and spent most of his time working at the family livestock auction and cattle ranch. His interest and desire for veterinary medicine started at a young age while working with and tending to all the different animals.

Following high school, he attended Southern Utah University, majoring in biology with a zoology emphasis. He was then accepted into the Veterinary Medicine Program at Colorado State University, where he graduated in May 2006. Upon graduation, he moved to the St. George area to begin his career as a veterinarian.

His veterinary interests include oncology, chemotherapy, internal medicine, client education/communication, bovine medicine, and orthopedic surgery.

Some of his hobbies include playing and coaching sports, snowboarding, wakeboarding, boating, camping, riding horses, working with cattle, and just relaxing with his family.

Dr. Clayton Barton, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Clayton Barton grew up in a rural town in Southern Utah. Growing up in Orderville, Utah gave Dr. Barton the opportunity to have and be around many animals. He acquired a love for animals at a young age. That’s when he decided he wanted to be a veterinarian. After high school, Dr. Barton attended Southern Utah University, majoring in zoology with a minor in chemistry.

In 1998, he was accepted into the Veterinary Training Program at Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2002. Following graduation, he was an associate veterinarian at a small animal clinic in Boulder City, Nevada.

Dr. Barton and his family moved to Lehi, Utah in 2003, where he worked at a renowned Equine Clinic in South Jordan, Utah.

Working at these two clinics has given him the knowledge and skills that he uses in his practice of medicine today. Dr. Barton and his wife are from Southern Utah, and they felt a need to be closer to family. They are glad to be back in Southern Utah. Dr. Barton and his wife, Calie, are the proud parents of four children. He is excited to partner with Dr. Jace King. Both have a great desire to provide their clients and patients with the best quality care.

Dr. Brenda Johnson, DVM

Veterinarian

Born and raised in Southern Utah, Dr. Johnson grew up in Santa Clara and graduated from Dixie High School. During her youth, her family raised sheep, cattle, cats, and dogs which inspired her to become a veterinarian at a young age. She attended Weber State University’s undergraduate program and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Zoology with Minor’s in both chemistry and botany. From there, she was accepted into Colorado State University’s veterinary program and graduated with her DVM in 1997. She continued to practice in Ft. Collins until 2014 when she relocated back to her hometown to be closer to family.

Her interests include internal medicine, the human/animal bond, end-of-life care, acupuncture, nutrition, and herbal medicine. She shares her home with her husband, 3 children, 2 dogs, and 3 cats. They also have 6 chickens and 2 horses. She loves spending time with her family and their many critters. When she is not practicing veterinary medicine, you can find her hiking, boating, reading, skiing (water or snow), and running.

Stephanie

Veterinary Technician

Hi, I’m Stephanie! My family and I just recently moved back to St. George from Fort Worth, Texas with my 2 daughters; Hana and Emi and husband; Doug. I also have 2 cats, Simon and Bill who both were rescues through previous jobs. I have been in the veterinary field since I was 16 years old and love what I do every day. You can find me most days either in the surgery room or performing dental cleanings! I look forward to meeting you and your fur babies in our clinic!

Hannah

Veterinary Technician

Hi! My name is Hannah, and I’m proud to care for you and your animals!! I am from Las Vegas, Nevada, and I am looking forward to the day I can contribute more to our community as a veterinarian. In my free time, I like to spend time with my many animals and friends and be in a gym!

Melissa

Client Service Representative

Hi, I’m Melissa! I was born in San Jose, California, raised in Sandpoint, Idaho and now I’m currently living in St. George, Utah. My love and passion for animals started when I was a little girl when I got my first pet, a kitten, that I named Amy. Ever since then, I’ve always wanted to work with animals, and I am very grateful to work with such an amazing team here at WFVC! I graduated at Dixie State University, and I’m now currently pursuing more education at Penn Foster to further my skills in becoming a better Veterinary Technician.

Bailie

Veterinary Technician

Hi, I’m Bailie! I was born and raised in Central Utah and recently moved to Southern Utah. I’ve been around animals my whole life and developed a passion for helping them. I love being outdoors in my free time. I look forward to helping you and your furry friends!

Missy

Veterinary Assistant

Bio coming soon!

Hali

Veterinary Assistant

Bio coming soon!

Ashliy

Veterinary Technician

I just moved here from Georgia and have been a technician for 7 years and love every second of it. I have two dogs, an English Bulldog (Chief) and a Presa Canario (Zoey). I also have a cat named Izzy. My favorite parts of veterinary medicine is client education and snuggling chunky puppies!

Emma

Veterinary Technician

Bio coming soon!

Lindsey

Veterinary Technician

Lindsey has been working as a vet tech since 2006. She went to college for marine biology and volunteered at the pacific marine mammal center, where they rescue, rehabilitate, and release sea lions. In her free time, she likes to play kickball, volleyball, and Zumba. She lives in Hurricane with her husband and son (Roman) and Frenchie (Stitch).

Makaylee

Veterinary Assistant

McKaylee has been an animal lover from a very young age. She grew up caring for a variety of animals including dogs, ducks, chickens, turkeys, pigeons, lizards, and even pet rats. She enjoys being active in anything outdoors or at the gym, but also loves to stay in and watch a good movie cozied up with her dogs. She loves her job here at WFV and we can guarantee she will be loving up on your cute furry friends in the back.

Sara

Customer Service Representative

Hi, I’m Sara. I grew up in Hurricane, where I also chose to raise my family. I enjoy spending time with my kids, and grandkids. I have always had a soft spot for animals, and feel very fortunate to be able to work with all your wonderful fur babies.

Sierra

Customer Service Representative

Hello, my name is Sierre McKinlay! I was born and raised in Cedar City. I graduated from Dixie State University in 2022. I enjoy spending my time outside and with my family. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always had a huge passion for animals and felt connected to them.

I look forward to building a relationship with you and your fur babies.

Meaghan

Customer Service Representative

Bio coming soon!

Michelle

Practice Manager

Bio coming soon!

Robert

Veterinary Assistant

My name is Robert. I like to work with cats and dogs. This job is a start to my journey of one day becoming a veterinarian and serving the community by taking care of your special four-legged family members.

Nichole

Veterinary Technician

Hi, I’m Nichole! I was born in Quito, Ecuador and moved to Columbus, Ohio (Go Bucks!) When I was 5 years old with my mom and younger sister, I moved to Hurricane Utah three years ago where I’m currently living with my boyfriend and 5 animals (2 dogs, 3 cats, and a bunny). I’ve loved animals for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I used to sneak into our fridge and steal all the eggs and go hide them outside to save the chickens! Working with animals is truly my passion, and I love going into work every day and having the opportunity to help them live better, healthier lives.