Our Staff
Doctor
Dr. Angele Sumpter
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Dr. Angele Sumpter graduated from the University of Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. Until coming to Ladera Ranch Animal Hospital, Dr. Sumpter was practicing in San Clemente Veterinary Hospital in San Clemente, Ca. Dr. Sumpter has a special interest in abdominal ultrasound and surgery, and she is committed to practicing high quality medicine. She strives to provide exceptional service to all her patients, treating them all as if they were her own.
Dr. Sumpter is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the California Veterinary Medical Association, and the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Sumpter is married and has a daughter and a son, as well as two pets: a German Shepherd named Maui, and a Siamese cat named Athena. She and her family happily reside in San Clemente. |
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Management
Nick A Chaco
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Nick has been working in the veterinary field for 7 years. He has also worked as a technician for a veterinary opthomologist specialist so he brings much experience and knowledge to our practice. Nick lives with his girlfriend and their 3 dogs and 2 cats. In his spare time, Nick enjoys playing video games, going to the movies, hanging out with friends and family, and watching Angel baseball games. |
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Technician
Nicholas Bradshaw
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Nick lives in Mission Viejo with his girlfriend, Kelly and their two Golden Retrievers, Abby and Taylor. Nick has always been interested in working with animals and has been working as a veterinary technician for about five years now. In his free time, Nick enjoys going to concerts and painting. |
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Will Culver
Will lives in Lake Forest with his long time friends and his awesome feline buddy, Patches. He got started in the veterinary field when he heard about an open kennel postion at his first hospital. He liked it so much that he stuck with it and eventually became a veterinary technician. He has now been working in the veterinary field for six years.
When Will is not at work you can find him at Saddleback College working on his education, 1000 Steps Beach skimboarding, playing video games, or rocking out with his band, Xanthocroid. |
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Austin Norman
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Austin brings a wide range of knowledge and skills to Ladera Ranch, having worked in the veterinary field for 8 years! His compassion for animals is very apparent in the special care and attention he gives them on a daily basis. Austin has been known to have a particular soft spot for chihuahuas, and even has two of his own named Toby and Rosie. In his spare time, Austin plays bass guitar for his band, Deadman Walking. |
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Eric Tsuruta
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Eric lives in Lake Forest with his mom, 2 beagles, Baxter and Cricket, and a rabbit named Clyde. He started working in the veterinary field because of his love for animals and their well-being. Some of Eric's hobbies and interests include video games, skim boarding, and snowboarding. He also enjoys reading fantasy novels and building model automobiles. |
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Reception
Natalie M Heyler
| Natalies' love for animals is what brought her to Ladera Ranch Animal Hospital. She has been with us from the start and continues to grow with our practice. She currently resides in Irvine with her boyfriend, 3 cats, Felix, Phoebe, and Cody, a standard poodle named Blueberry and a Cocker Spaniel named Harley. Natalie attends Saddleback college pursuing a degree in Psychology. She hopes to one day help people, although she loves helping animals too. |
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Lisa Sinskie | Lisa recently came back after having a baby who is now 1 years old! Lisa resides in Ladera Ranch with her Husband, baby boy, and yorkie Bella. | 
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Jessica Mickleborough
| Jessica lives in Garden Grove with her 2 roommates and her 7 year-old pit bull mix Bugsy. She grew up in Vancouver B.C. and has always loved animals. She has had many pets including fish, gerbils, cats, dogs, and birds. Jessica began working with animals when she got her first job at an equestrian center. In her free time, Jessica loves horseback riding, playing with her dog, cooking, and watching movies. |
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Kennel
Cameron Gillmore
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Cameron resides in Lake Forest with his parents, brother, Australian Shepherd, Sadie, and 3 cats, Chloe, Pheobe, and Tucker. Cameron has a love for animals and enjoys working with them. Some of his hobbies are mountain biking, going to the river, and studying to become a firefighter. |
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Brian Goodrich Brian is new to the veterinary field. He resides in Foothill Ranch with his sister and dachshund "Dodger". One of Brian's interests and hobbies include Kendo, in which he is working toward a black belt, hopefully by fall. He also enjoys playing the drums as well as other various percussion instruments. | 
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Jessica Winfree
| Jessica lives with her boyfriend, American Bulldog mix "Ronin", their Abbysinian mix "Zia" and their guinea pig- "Pig". She has always had a love for animals and considers being able to work with them a dream come true. When Jessica is not working or at school she loves to listen to music, draw, and read. She is a film major so of course she loves watching movies too. |
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