Doctor Educational background and specialties
Dr. Nancy Hampel
Graduated from Michigan State University with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1980. Dr. Hampel is director-owner and Staff Surgeon of Animal Medical Center. Dr. Hampel is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon (1991). She also holds a Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois. Dr. Hampel serves as consulting surgeon to San Diego Wild Animal Park, Mesa College Animal Health. She has also served as the Medical Director for National Pet Care Centers. Since 1986, Dr. Hampel has been a practicing volunteer veterinarian for the city of El Cajon.
Dr. Richard Johnson
Graduated from the University of California, Davis with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1977. Dr. Johnson is president and owner of Animal Medical Center. Dr. Johnson has been a Professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and San Diego Mesa College (Animal Health Technology Program). He is also currently a member of the California Veterinary Medical Board (Registered Veterinary Technicians Committee).
Graduated from Ross University with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2004.
Dr. Natasha Clarke
A graduate from the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada (2005). Dr. Clarke completed an internship in Los Angeles at the Animal Specialty Group (2006) and her primary interests include surgery and ophthalmology. She is currently a licensed veterinarian in both Canada and California.
Dr. Hiroko Hata
Joined the professional staff in July 2009.
Dr. Sarah Lane
Joined the professional staff in August 2008.
Dr. Aleisha Nesset
Joined the professional staff in May 2009.
Dr. Heather Powers
Joined the professional staff in June 2009.
Dr. Cynthia Redfield
Joined the professional staff in August 2008.
Dr. Nicole Stephenson
Joined the professional staff in June 2009.
Dr. Kristen Van Maele
Graduated from Michigan State University with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. Dr. Van Maele has special interests in surgery and emergency medicine in addition to her general medicine practice.
Dr. Sarah Vineyard
Joined the professional staff in 2008 after having graduated from Western University.