Dr. Haddock grew up in Webster Groves, Missouri. His interest in animals was encouraged from summers spent at his grandparents' Kentucky farm, the constant parade of cats and dogs that shared his home, and the time and inclination to catch and raise any and all wildlife he could: turtles, rabbits, squirrels, snakes, an alligator...got that one through the mail...fish and the occasional fledgling from its nest. After high school, Dr. Haddock attended and graduated from the University of Colorado in 1973 with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology; in 1978, he graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Haddock left Missouri at the break of dawn the day after graduation, and began his career in Hawaii with the Kaneohe Veterinary Clinic in 1978. He was hired as a large animal veterinarian, working on horses and livestock all over Oahu. It was a dream job, and he did not think things could get much better... but they did! In 1985, he began practice on his own, and soon after, opened the doors of Kailua Animal Clinic in 1987. He is married to Pamela, his wife of 16 years, and together they have three daughters: Tiffany, Malia, and Christine. He is proud of all three, and happy to say Malia has joined the profession as a 2009 graduate of the UC Davis College of Veterinary Medicine and is now practicing in Vancouver, Washington. His local ohana now consists of three standard poodles and a six-toed cat, Doctor Becker.

In addition to loving the practice of veterinary medicine, Dr. Haddock enjoys woodworking, bicycling, and walking Kailua beach with his wife and dogs. They hope to see you at the beach!

Dr. Denham has had a passion for medicine from a very young age. She grew up in Missouri and later moved to Oklahoma where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Science and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University. After graduation, she joined Kailua Animal Clinic in 2007. Dr. Denham's medical interests include naturopathic medicine, ophthalmology, and ultrasound.

Dr. Denham is married to Thomas Soquena and just recently welcomed their second son Jakob into the world. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her sons Nicholas and Jakob, participates as a member of the Windward Rotary, and hangs out with her 16-year-old Cornish Rex kitty, Dory.

Dr. Yoshicedo is a 2009 graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts. She grew up both in Kailua and on Maui, and is excited to have returned home to join the Kailua Animal Clinic team. Dr. Yoshicedo's medical interests include exotic animals (rabbits, rodents, birds, reptiles, fish, and just about all creatures great and small), ultrasound, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Yoshicedo's interests include enjoying what remains of Hawaii's natural beauty, vermicomposting, and getting involved in Hawaiian conservation efforts from household waste reduction and supporting local agriculture to repopulation of native plants and animals. Dr. Yoshicedo has two bonded bunnies, a lovebird, a jackson's chameleon, a rat, and an open home to wildlife in need of rehabilitation.

Laura was born in Germany but grew up in Kailua. She is a graduate of Seattle University and has been with Kailua Animal Clinic since 2008. She loves surfing and playing with her three rowdy kittens. She can also be caught taking various art courses in town and making all sorts of crafty things including, but not limited to, knitting and crocheting!

Julianna was born and raised in Kaneohe and has enjoyed working with Kailua Animal Clinic for the past three years. She hopes to go to school to become a certified vet technician. Julianna loves to go to the beach with her Jack Russell-Chihuahua puppy or hang out at home with her fluffy black kitten.

Shantal began working at Kailua Animal Clinic in May 2009. She graduated from Kailua High School in 2010 and is currently attending the University of Waikato in New Zealand majoring in Biology and planning to pursue veterinary medicine. While home for her summer break, Shantal is enjoying working back at the clinic, spending time at the beach, and playing with her dog Choko.

Kaela grew up on the Big Island and recently returned from spending five years in Colorado and Arizona to join the team at Kailua Animal Clinic in 2010. She enjoys all outdoor activities, especially any that involve the beach! She is just married and recently welcomed her daughter Emma into the world. She is currently pursuing her nursing degree in human medicine.

Alison grew up in a small town near Seattle, Washington. After high school, she started working at a veterinary hospital and discovered her passion, working with animals! In 2011, she moved to Hawaii with her husband and their American Eskimo, Ice. She is excited to be here in Hawaii and working with the team at Kailua Animal Clinic. In her free time, Alison enjoys horseback riding, hiking, and body boarding. She recently adopted a German shorthaired pointer mix, Fiber, to keep Ice on her toes!

Alyssa was born and raised in Portville, NY. She received a Bachelor's degree in social work from SUNY College at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. In 2011, she moved to Kailua with her husband, adopted her dog Hoakoa, and started working at Kailua Animal Clinic. In her spare time Alyssa enjoys hiking, baking, sewing, and rugby.

Born in Utah and raised in Seattle, WA, Katie grew up with a farmgirl mother and city-boy father. Her home was a mixture of both, where she quickly learned to love animals and nature. Katie came to Hawaii to study at Brigham Young University, where she graduated in April 2011 with a Bachelor's in Biology (emphasis on marine biology). Also married in April 2011, Katie and her husband are both enjoying living in Hawaii. In her free time, she loves to go hiking, horseback riding, diving, and keeping her saltwater aquariums. Katie hopes to eventually go into research or conservation work.

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Ellen moved to Hawaii in July 2010 to enroll in a Master's program in Nursing. Ellen is specializing in pediatrics and advanced public health. She loves animals and was considering veterinary school during her undergraduate years while she earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry. She has 2 cats at home in Portland that she misses very much. Here in Hawaii, she likes to go to the beach or sit outside by her pool. She also enjoys going to the movies and spending time with family and friends. She recently joined us at Kailua Animal Clinic where she loves being a part of the KAC family!

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