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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Dr. Kaytee Brenes
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Dr. Kaytee Brenes recieved her Undergraduate Degree from U.C. Berkeley and graduated from U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. She loves the challenge of solving the diverse problems seen in Veterinary medicine. Dr. Kaytee Brenes is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the California Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Brenes has always had a love for animals and continues to show this love not only at Ladera Ranch Animal Hospital but also at home with the family pets which include 16 chickens, 1 rooster, 2 pygmy goats, 2 nubian goats, 4 cats, and a great dane. Dr. Kaytee Brenes enjoys spending time with her family and reading. |
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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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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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Seth Culver
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Seth resides in Laguna Hills with his mom, 5 cats, Cody, Garfield, Socks, Patches, and Pookie, and a german shepherd, Sheba. Seth became interested in the veterinary field when his older brother, Will, started working at a veterinary hospital. He became interested in the stories and cases he heard about and wanted to experience them for himself. Seth enjoys riding his bikes, dirt or street. Riding around the desert or a winding mountain is his idea of a good time. |
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Will Culver
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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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Stephen Gumpert
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Stephen lives in Trabuco Canyon with his parents, younger sister, and the family dog, Kaleigh. Stephen has always loved working with animals and has dreamed of becoming a veterinarian since he was a kid. Stephen has many hobbies and interests including poker, music, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and spending time with friends and family. |
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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
Anne Graves
| Anne originates from Idaho Falls, Idaho and now resides in Trabuco Canyon. She lived for two years in France and Germany and can speak both languages fluently. Anne has a border collie/blue healer named Gillian and a reef tank. Her fondness of animals is what brought her to Ladera Ranch Animal Hospital. Some of her hobbies and interests include reading, writing, going to the movies, travel, and Disneyland. |
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Natalie M Heyler
| Natalie attends Saddleback Community College pursuing a degree in Psychology. Natalie's love for animals is what brought her to Ladera Ranch Animal Hospital. She currently resides in Irvine with her boyfriend, 3 cats, Felix, Phoebe, and Cody, and a standard poodle named Blueberry. |
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Amber Maunder
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Amber has been in the veterinary field for over 8 years and brings much experience and knowledge to our practice. She is a technician as well as a receptionist. She has had much experience with different types of animals including exotics. Amber currently resides in Fountain Valley with her boyfriend and a minature pinscher, Stitch, 2 chihuahuas, Chibi and Gir, and 2 cats, Homer and Grimm.
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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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Kayla Walti
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Kayla lives in Rancho Santa Margarita with her parents, brother, sister, two dogs, and 2 rats. Her goal for the future include becoming a veterinarian or an animal trainer. Kayla feels that working here, at Ladera Ranch Animal Hospital will help give her the experience needed to attain this goal, and we are happy to help her along. When she is not working she enjoys surfing, hanging out with friends and family, and volunteering at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point. |
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