Our Staff

Wendy Barnett started as a nurse to three family physicians in 1991, and by 1997 was a medical assistant to twelve orthopedic surgeons. The experiences that she has had in both the office and with the patients has enabled Companions Forever to develop the ultimate in service for the veterinarians and pet owners. Wendy's main goal and purpose is to help the pet owner get through a very difficult loss. If she can ease their mind just a little and give them some comfort in knowing their pet is in good hands, then she has had a good day. Wendy has never been without a pet. She has two cats, Sweet Pea and Little One, and a dog, Sandy "Hiccup" Barnett. Sandy goes to the office with Wendy and helps to keep the place "secure!" She is a part of our Pet Staff. Wendy is married to Doug and on any given day, you will find Doug helping out with the business. Wendy and Doug's favorite past time is watching their sons, Jarrod and Michael, grow up.

 Tracy has been with Companions Forever since April 2006. She has worked for several different clinics as a Vet Assistant. On weekends she works at a cutting horse ranch. On any given day she is working with the horses or going to her son Christians many soccer games. She has 3 cats, Jingle, Wilbur and Spiderman and 2 dogs, Sasha and Izzy. She also has a pet spider named Bob.

 

 

Tina was born and raised in Tulsa. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician and has served as both secretary and president of the Oklahoma Veterinary Technician Association. She earned her degree in Veterinary Technology at the Bel-Rea Institute in Denver, Colorado. She worked as an assistant and completed her college internship at Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, which is now home to the show “Emergency Vets” on Animal Planet. Upon returning to Tulsa she spent 15 years working as a veterinary nurse in various small animal clinics in the area, as well as in a veterinary lab and at the emergency center. She also worked for Tulsa Community College as a part time instructor in the Veterinary Technology program and continues to serve on their advisory board. Tina has been involved with Companions Forever since it’s inception on the referral side, working with us through the clinics. She became employed here in 2006 and has a special place in her heart for people whose beloved pets have passed. She lost her Maine Coon, Monster, to cancer in 2009 and he is now at our office in an angel kitty urn. Tina has three boys, Ben, Carson & Luke and is actively involved in their schools’ parent teacher organizations.

 Chris Forbus has been working in the veterinary field for the past 15 years. The last 9 have been with Dr. Melinda Upton at the Oncology/Internal Medicine Referral Service as a technician. Chris has 4 pets, Harley the Rottweiler, Pip, Frankie and Gallagher the cats, and 1 foster dog Willey! She also has a 12 year old son. Chris is currently attending classes at TCC/OSU to complete her bachelors in Chemistry and Biology with plans to attend Veterinary School.

Meet Alex. He is quite a guy with a wonderful personality. He will greet you at the front door and even help pick out an urn. He was found by Gary along with his mom and siblings in a box on the side of the road. Wendy found good homes for everyone else, but just couldn’t part with Alex. He thinks that everyone who comes into Companions Forever is here to see him.

Meet Sheridan. She is more shy than Alex. You are most likely going to see her peeking at you from afar. She was rescued as a tiny kitten from the middle of the intersection at 46th & Sheridan, hence her name. She is a sweet, beautiful girl who loves to play with her catnip balls. She likes to hide them behind furniture so that we have to fetch them for her.