Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Rogue Valley Veterinary Hospital in Rockford! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Please call us at (616) 863-9390 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
Dr. Duflo graduated with her medical degree from Michigan State University in 2010 and joined the Rogue Valley team in 2017. Her focus as a doctor is strengthening the human-animal bond and performing surgeries, particularly dental surgeries. At home she lives with her Boston Terrier, Birdie and a black Labrador retriever named Keen. She enjoys hunting, kayaking, spending time with her family, and working on her family’s farm in her off time. Her favorite part about working at Rogue Valley is the high quality of medicine that we offer our patients. She also really enjoys her rehab patients and watching them get healthy!
Dr. Julia Goodman earned a Bachelors of Biology with a minor in Management from Central Michigan University prior to earning her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University in 2015. Dr. Goodman joined Rogue Valley in 2020. Dr. Goodman has a special interest in preventive medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. Outside of Rogue Valley, Dr. Goodman enjoys backpacking, kayaking, and spending time in her garden with her husband Josh and their Chow Chow/Rat Terrier mix Boomerang. Dr. Goodman and Boomerang also have fun participating in American Kennel Club and Canine Performance Events Agility Trials.
Dr. Vargo is a 2015 graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, having completed her clinical year at Cornell University. She joined Rogue Valley in 2017. She enjoys promoting the human-animal bond through wellness and preventative care visits, internal medicine, and soft tissue surgery. She also has special interests in canine reproduction, pediatrics, kennel management, and hospice/palliative care. Dr. Vargo’s free time is often spent with her Chihuahuas and Australian Shepherd, usually hiking, kayaking, or going to a dog show. She also holds positions as the President of the Chihuahua Club of Michigan and the Chihuahua Club of America Health Committee. Her favorite part about working at RVVH is the awesome staff, clients, and patients!
Karen has been working in the veterinary industry for over 25 years and has been the practice manager here at Rogue Valley since 2018. She lives with her dogs Bella, Cindy Lou and her cat Molly. In her free time she likes to camp, go to her cottage, and do anything outside/in the water. Her favorite part about working at RVVH is the staff, “Everyone is so skilled at what they do and they feel like family”.
Meet Danielle! She graduated from Ashworth University’s veterinary assistant program in April of 2008 and has been working in the veterinary field for over 16 years. She joined the Rogue Valley team in the fall of 2019. She has special interest in rehabilitation and will be pursuing her rehab certificate through Canine Rehabilitation Institute. She lives with her three dogs Wyatt-Border Collie, Hank- Cattle Dog, and Liberty-Australian Shepherd. Danielle is the mom to two busy teenage boys named Eli and Logan. In her free time she like to spend time with family, take photos, listen to music, garden, swim, work with dogs, and be outside with nature. Her favorite part about working at RVVH is the vast options that we offer clients for their pets in one location such as hospital care, rehab, boarding, and even doggie daycare!
Meet Katie! She graduated from Sanford Brown College with her LVT degree back in 2013, previously worked at Rogue Valley back in 2013, and returned this year. She lives with her husband Travis, sons Jayden and Jack, Hound dog Sadie, German Shorthair Pointer Freddie, and cat Nellie. In her free time she likes to spend time with her family, occasionally hunt, and ride dirt bikes with her family. Her favorite parts about working at RVVH are having an amazing team, having a proactive, fun, inviting environment, and being able to practice great medicine while still being able to laugh and have fun!
Kelly joined the Rogue Valley team in 2017. She has her Bachelors from Grand Valley State University and is currently attending veterinary school. In her free time, Kelly enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.
Ashley joined the Rogue Valley team in 2021. She has her Assistants degree from the Animal Behavior College. She lives with her two dogs, Elli (Husky) and Winston (Shih-Tzu). In her free time, Ashley enjoys hunting, fishing, painting, and traveling. Her favorite part about working at RVVH is her co-workers!
Kalei joined the Rogue Valley team in June of 2020 and obtained her LVT degree from Baker College of Cadillac. She moved to East Grand Rapids and lives with her 2 dogs, Daisy (poodle-mix) and Knox (pit-mix). In her free time Kalei enjoys biking, reading, hiking, and taking trips to see her family. Her favorite part about working at RVVH is the dedication to our patients well-being and willingness for furthering her own education and knowledge. She also loves her work friendships and her RVVH family!
Kim joined the Rogue Valley team in 2020 She lives with her dog, Carly. In her free time she likes to paint, read, and go on hikes. Her favorite part about working at RVVH is advocating for those who don’t have voice and being able to translate a patients condition/needs to owners.
Hanna joined the Rogue Valley team in 2021. She graduated from the Baker College of Muskegon with her LVT license. She lives with her cats, Clyde and Maggie and is hoping to soon get a puppy! In her free time she likes to play video games, knitting, coloring, and working out. Her favorite part about working at RVVH is all the different techniques and approaches to veterinary medicine.
Diane has been the friendly face greeting clients and patients at Rogue Valley since 2012. Diane has a background working with pet rescues. She lives with her husband, pitbull, Beatrice, and two cats Rupert and Miss Kitty. In her free time Diane loves to camp, boat, travel, try new restaurants, and hike trails. Her favorite part about working at RVVH is helping animals and their owners have a healthy long life together.
Jessica joined the Rogue Valley team in 2016. She lives with her husband, cats Elle, Gamora and Luna, dog Kylo, and 6 chickens. In her free time she enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, reading, and creating things. Her favorite things about working at RVVH are laughing with her co-workers and seeing new kitten appointments!
Laurel joined the Rogue Valley team in 2021. She lives with her husband, 4 beautiful daughters, and calico tortie cat Butternut. In her free time she enjoys baking, cooking, painting, and antique shopping. Her favorite part about working at RVVH is our adorable patients!
Samantha started working at Rogue Valley Veterinary Hospital in 2018. She lives with her two cats, Felicity and Stella and her very active Border Collie, Indy.In her free time Sam is usually doing more dog things such as training, agility, herding, doc-diving, barn hunt, and disc. Her favorite part of RVVH is having a great time with her co-workers and of course, the boarding and daycare dogs.
Bethany joined Rogue Valley in 2018 and is our lead kennel tech. She lives with her mom, Mini Pincher Gambit, Jack Russel Terrier Rascal, and Chocolate Lab Bryer. In her free time she likes to read and hang out at the dirt racetrack. Her favorite part about working at RVVH is watching the puppies grow up and seeing how happy the daycare dogs are when they come in!
Heather joined the Rogue Valley team in 2016. She lives with her three chocolate labs Colt, Telka, Peppa and one champagne lab Maizie. In her free time, she likes to hike, paddle board,camp and read. Her favorite part about working at RVVH is working with her fellow staff and playing with the daycare/boarding dogs!
Gypsy joined the Rogue Valley team in 2012. She spends her days knocking pens off of counters and greeting Rogue Valley’s visitors. In her free time you’ll find her sleeping the day away in her basket at the front desk.
In Loving Memory
Pickles joined the Rogue Valley family in 2008. He spends his days trying to sneak into the break-room for human food and sitting on keyboards as the staff tries to type. In his free time you’ll find him sitting on the printer at the front desk, soaking up the heat from all of the computers.
