Mon–Thurs: 8–6pm
Fri: 8–6pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

907-376-7930
4360 E Snider Dr.
Wasilla, AK 99654
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Veterinarians

Meet Our Veterinarian Clinic

Susan H. Barnes

D.V.M.
Dr. Susan H. Barnes graduated from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. She began her veterinary career doing an internship at the Metroplex Veterinary Centre in Irving, Texas, from 1997-1998. She then worked as an associate veterinarian at Creekside Animal Clinic from 1998-1999 in Arlington, Texas. In 1999, Dr. Barnes purchased Highland Ranch Animal Clinic, located in a suburb of Denver, Colorado, where she practiced until 2003.

Dr. Barnes joined All Creatures Veterinary Clinic in November of 2006 as a part-time veterinarian. Dr. Barnes is a current member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, Alaska Veterinary Medical Association and was a member of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association from 1997-2005. Here at All Creatures, Dr. Barnes enjoys working with small animals and is especially interested in internal medicine and feline medicine.

At home, Dr. Barnes’ family includes her husband – Dave and five boys – Zach, Luke, Nick, Andy and Tom.  They have four cats – Sam, Captain, Gabby, and Dexter, and one dog – Knik, three lizards, two rabbits, and many chickens.  Her hobbies include reading, rubber stamping/card making, hiking, and playing with her kids.

Judith Masteller

D.V.M.

Dr. Judith Masteller graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. She practiced veterinary medicine in Philadelphia and Detroit before moving to Alaska in 1991. She moved to the Mat-Su Valley in 1996. Dr. Masteller joined All Creatures in March of 2006.

Dr. Masteller is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and has been a member of the Alaska State Veterinary Medical Association since 1991. She was a member of the Mat-Su Animal Care and Regulating Board from 1999-2006. Here at All Creatures, Dr. Masteller enjoys working with dogs and cats with special interests in internal medicine.

At home, Dr. Masteller’s family includes her husband – Mark, her yellow lab Kona, and three cats –  Matt, Bud and Lucy. She has played defense for Valley Women’s Hockey Team since 1996. When not playing ice hockey, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and traveling.

Sara Zimmerman

D.V.M.

Dr. Zimmerman was born and raised just south of Seattle, WA. Naturally she attended Washington State University for her Bachelors of Science in Animal Science and her Doctorate of Veterinary medicine. Shortly after graduation she moved up to Alaska with her husband. Dr. Zimmerman loves surgery, urgent medical cases, and loves learning about exotic animals. During her free time she enjoys hiking, gardening, skiing, and traveling with her husband.

 

 

 

Nate VanDenTop

D.V.M.

Dr. Nate VanDenTop grew up on a small dairy farm in Coopersville, MI. He completed his Bachelor of Science at GVSU, spent 6 years in the Marine Corps Reserves with a deployment to Afghanistan, and graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. He then spent 3 years as a mixed animal veterinarian in Sparta, MI before moving to Alaska with his family and joining All Creatures in 2025.

His professional interests are surgery and orthopedics. His family includes his wife – Kaylee, his son – Reuben, and two dogs – Trigger and Flint.

Outside of work, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and hiking as well as homesteading and being involved in agriculture in the community.