Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Hayden Pet Medical Center in Hayden, Idaho! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Please call us at (208) 772-3288 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
Veterinarian & Medical Director
Meet Dr. Peale! Dr. Peale grew up in Coeur d’ Alene and graduated from Oregon State University with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Since then, she has practiced in Southern Idaho, Eastern Oregon, and has most recently moved back to Hayden after 2 years in Alaska.
After an extensive surgical mentor-ship in Pendleton, Oregon Dr. Peale has a strong interest in veterinary orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. She believes that dentistry and working with owners to come up with the best care plan for their pets is the cornerstone of a healthy and happy pet.
Outside of the clinic, you can often find her enjoying “urban hiking” with her husband, daughter, and standard poodle. She also loves gardening and crochet. Dr. Peale is excited about being home and close to family and looking forward to serving this community for many years to come.
Dr. Leslie Huddleston is very excited to have joined our team at HPMC! She grew up on a wheat farm near the small town of Winchester, Idaho. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Idaho and received her veterinary degree from Washington State University. Dr. Huddleston’s first job as a veterinarian was in Moses Lake, Washington, in a mixed animal clinic. She and her husband missed the mountains and the trees and started looking for their new home back in Idaho. They are very happy to be in an area where they can enjoy the outdoors and do more of their favorite activities. The Huddlestons enjoy archery, four-wheeling, and camping. Their family includes three critters: Zoey, the busy Border Collie mix, and Tommy and Charlie, the lazy cats.
Dr. Katherine Sussman grew up in Idaho Falls, ID. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Idaho and received her veterinary degree from Washington State University. She enjoyed exploring North Idaho during her schooling so much that she decided to start her career here! In her free time, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, biking, skiing, and yoga. She is a proud dog mom to Taffy, the yellow lab and Moose the chocolate lab..
Dr. Kayla Blum graduated from Oregon State University
School of Veterinary Medicine. Her professional interests
include dentistry as well as mixed animal practice- particularly
working with small ruminants such as sheep or goats. Dr.
Blum is passionate about educating clients with the knowledge
they need to make the best decision for their pets- inside and
outside of the clinic.
Dr. Blum grew up in Idaho but moved to Oregon for vet
school. She has 3 pets of her own: a cat named Rue, a dane/
lab mix named Bucky, and a collie/ lab mix named Luna.
When not caring for pets, Dr. Blum enjoys any outdoor
activity including hiking and camping. She also enjoys getting to
be creative through painting.
Dr. Eric Clemons has lived in a couple of different states but grew up mostly in Fort Worth, TX. He obtained both his undergraduate and veterinary degrees from Texas A&M University. Dr. Clemons started out in mixed practice in south Texas before moving to Austin to focus on small animal exclusive practice. Most of his time in Austin was spent practicing at a 24-hour hospital that managed both routine and emergency cases. He has particular interests in dentistry as well as radiology. Dr. Clemons is excited to be starting a new adventure here in north Idaho. He and his wife love the outdoors and have three kids. In his free time, Dr. Clemons enjoys building electric guitars and basses as well as mountain biking. The rest of the family includes a neurotic shepherd named Rocket, a happy-go-lucky hound mix named Willow, two cats Tater Tot and George, and four chickens.
He is bringing a full suite of reproduction services to Hayden Pet Medical Center! Dr. Seth Bynum is an adjunct professor at WSU who focuses exclusively on small animal reproduction. He shares your passion about responsible breeding and is excited to bring trans-cervical insemination (TCI) to Hayden, Coeur d'Alene and Spokane.
Dr. Natalie Nelson is passionate about providing the North Idaho community with high quality veterinary care. After graduating veterinary school with her husband from Washington State University, they practiced in rural Central Montana before planting their roots in Coeur d’Alene. Strong interests of Dr. Nelson’s include general surgery and preventative care to give your pet a happy, long life. While not at work, you will likely find Dr. Nelson deep in the Panhandle National Forest - either on her horse, Ruby, or on foot hiking with her two dogs and husband
1223 W. Hayden Ave
Hayden, Idaho 83835
Phone: (208) 772-3288
Text: (208) 969-9491
Email: [email protected]
fax: (888) 203-6706
Monday: 7 am – 6 pm
Tuesday: 7 am – 6 pm
Wednesday: 7 am – 6 pm
Thursday: 7 am – 6pm
Friday: 7 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm
Sunday: Closed
We now have a dedicated texting number and phone app. Please text us for your activation number. Text: 208-969-9491
