Our Technicians

  • Tiffany Van Engen, C.V.T.

    Tiffany received her Associates degree from the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology. She has worked at Central Veterinary Clinic as a Certified Veterinary Technician since September of 2011. Her and her husband Chad have three kids (Jackson, Emersyn, and Marcus) and live in Doon, IA. The family also has a Boxer mix named “Brutus” and what she describes as a freeloading garage cat named “Casserole.” When not at the clinic, she enjoys spending her time gardening, finishing projects around the house, being outside, and being with her family.

  • Sam Tudor, R.V.T.

    Sam Tudor and her husband, Eric, live in Sioux Center with their two kids, Owen and Olivia, and their two dogs. Sam graduated from Dordt University in 2012 with a degree in Business Administration. She went on to complete a degree in Veterinary Technology from Heritage College in 2014. Later in 2014, she was married, relocated to Iowa from California, and began working at Central Veterinary Clinic. Sam works along side Dr. Zach Wilcox with bovine embryo transfers and IVF. She also works in the small animal department. Sam enjoys playing with her kids, horses, running, and hiking national parks.

  • Jayden Mulder, R.V.T.

    Jayden graduated from Iowa Western Community College in 2022 with an A.A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology. She lives on an acreage near Newkirk with her family. Jayden enjoys hanging out with friends and loves her family’s German Shepherd Maverick.

  • Katie Vander Stoep

    Katie graduated from Northeast Community College in 2022 with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology. She currently resides in Sibley, Iowa with her very opinionated and sassy dog, Scarlet. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends and family and loves to be outside when the weather permits it.

  • Jayci Bolkema

    Originally from Orange City, Jayci began working in kennels at the age of fourteen and has been involved in veterinary medicine ever since. She earned her Veterinary Assistant degree from Western Iowa Tech Community College in 2018. Jayci’s favorite aspects of veterinary medicine include building relationships with clients, caring for patients as if they were her own, and forming lasting bonds with her coworkers. In 2021, she earned her Fear Free Certification and enjoys using these techniques to help make each patient’s visit as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Outside of work, Jayci and her husband stay busy chasing after their daughter, Rowan, along with their two dogs, Loki and Trice. As avid Iowa State Cyclone fans, her family loves road-tripping to Ames whenever they can to attend athletic events. In her free time, Jayci also enjoys baking, walking her dogs, and exploring new coffee shops.