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Dr. Mehra earned undergraduate degrees in both Wildlife and Fisheries    Biology and Management from the University of Idaho.  She then obtained her Veterinary medical degree from Washington State University in 1990.   She worked several years for Idaho Fish and Game, the United States Forest Service in southeast Alaska, and participated in many wildlife research projects throughout the west.  Her professional interests are small animal medicine, dentistry, and dermatology; she performs acupuncture at North Idaho Animal Hospital.  She lives, outside of the hospital, with a passion for tennis and yoga that is only surpassed by her love for her family.

Dr. Pierce holds undergraduate degrees in both Wildlife Biology and Fisheries Biology and Management from the University of Idaho.  After graduating in 1983, he worked several years for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.  In 1990 he graduated from Washington State University's Veterinary Medical School.  His professional interests include surgery (both orthopedic and soft tissue) and emergency medicine at North Idaho Animal Hospital.  When he is not enjoying family life with his wife and two children he can be found playing either the guitar or ice hockey.  He is happiest, though, riding his favorite horse through the wilderness and camping under the stars.

Dr. Hallock earned both his Bachelor of Science degree and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of California at Davis.  Since graduating from vet school in 1982 he has been an associate in several small animal practices and has owned two veterinary hospitals, all in California.  His desire to experience true seasons and the fact his wife was born and raised in Sandpoint brought him to North Idaho Animal Hospital.  He enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine he has a special interest in surgery (both soft tissue and orthopedic), oncology (cancer medicine), and feline medicine.  Dr. Hallock is a long standing member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners.  When he's not at work he enjoys fishing, skiing, coaching his daughter's softball team and riding his Harley. This animal lover has his hands full at home with the family's four dogs and six cats!

Dr. Stegemoller’s dream of becoming a veterinarian started as a little girl. Originally from southern Indiana, her love of animals, especially horses, led her to Murray State University where she earned her B.S. in Agriculture in 2009. She graduated from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 and headed to Colorado to complete a mixed animal veterinary internship at an AAHA hospital. She and her husband spent almost 3 years in the Rocky Mountains before returning to Indiana.  She transitioned into small animal practice and launched the clinic there into being Fear Free Certified. Dr. Stegemoller’s passion is practicing the best Fear Free medicine and surgery, and she has a special interest in dentistry and pain management. She enjoys working with senior patients; helping them to enjoy a great quality of life with their families.

In her time away from practice, Dr. Stegemoller enjoys life with her husband, Derek, and toddler, Charlotte. Their family is completed with their dogs, Jethro and Junie. Dr. Stegemoller is an avid runner and their whole family loves the outdoors.  The Stegemoller’s are excited to become a part of the Sandpoint community and are looking forward to new adventures in North Idaho!

Dr. Richard Morgan He was born in Colorado Springs, CO and grew up in Billings, MT. Dr. Morgan attended Colorado State University Veterinary School and graduated in 1982. He worked in Montana until 1985 when he moved to California and worked from Orange County all the way to Buellton. Dr. Morgan moved to Sandpoint and will be starting at NIAH September 17th. His philosophy; to be a patient advocate, advise the pet owner of the needs, medical condition and optimal treatment for their companion. 

Dr. John Moody graduated from Purdue University in 1971 and practiced exclusively small animal practice over four decades in Anchorage AK, Nampa ID and finally settling down in Sandpoint ID where he ran his own practice Bonner Animal Hospital for 39 years. His special interest includes preventive health care and internal medicine.  Ginny his wife have three children and four grandchildren together.   During his free time he enjoys hiking the local trails, kayaking, fly fishing and traveling.

As a veterinarian, media personality, author, lecturer, educator, and recipient of many prestigious awards, Dr. Marty Becker has become known as the “best loved family doctor for pets.”Despite his demanding writing, speaking and television schedule, Dr. Becker still enjoys his work as a practicing veterinarian, at North Idaho Animal Hospital. 

He has been instrumental in defining and celebrating the ‘human-animal’ bond throughout the world. His compassionate care and professionalism makes him a perfect fit with the North Idaho Animal Hospital team.   We are proud to have him on our team.