Clinic Director
Diane Bentz
A graduate of Pierce College and Cal State Northridge, Ms. Bentz completed the Veterinary Technician Program, received a degree in Animal Science and Sociology and then passed the state board examination to become a licensed Registered Veterinary Technician. Following two and a half years working for Ventura County Animal Services, Ms. Bentz spent 15 years working at a Veterinary Clinic in Simi Valley. She was selected as the 2004 California Veterinary Medical Association RVT of the Year in Private Practice. In 2009 Ms. Bentz opened the Simi Valley Nonprofit Clinic, and in 2020 she opened a second clinic in Porterville, CA.
Medical Directors
Dr. Kim Neal
Dr. Kim Neal graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. She lives in Los Angeles with her cats and dogs and partner, and her two sons who work in television and film. She loves reading, eating, watching movies, and being outdoors biking and hiking. She also loves the Dodgers and attends as many games as she can.
Dr. Heather Stopinski
Dr. Stopinski graduated vet school from the University in Illinois in 1997. After vet school, she practiced for 20 years as a small animal veterinarian in Illinois. A recent move from the Midwest brought Dr. Stopinski and her family, both human and animal, to Fresno. With her husband Rick she has two boys, Dylan and Erik, plus a variety of pets including 3 dogs, 2 cats, and a bearded dragon. Dr. Stopinski enjoys camping, hiking, reading, and swimming. She is excited to be here in California to have all her outdoor interests within a few hours drive.
Our Vets
Dr. Naomi Turner
Dr. Brittany Hall
Dr. Naomi Turner
Dr. Naomi Turner is a graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. After veterinary school, Dr. Turner trained in high quality, high volume spay/neuter surgery and shelter medicine in Texas to help decrease pet overpopulation. She joined the Simi team in 2018. She enjoys volunteering with kids, salsa dancing,
Dr. Naomi Turner is a graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. After veterinary school, Dr. Turner trained in high quality, high volume spay/neuter surgery and shelter medicine in Texas to help decrease pet overpopulation. She joined the Simi team in 2018. She enjoys volunteering with kids, salsa dancing, becoming more fluent in Spanish, and spending time with her rambunctious pets.
Dr. Emily Farmer
Dr. Brittany Hall
Dr. Naomi Turner
Dr. Emily Farmer graduated from Cornell University Veterinary school in 2015. After graduation, she accepted a commission as an active duty Army Officer and spent 5 years in military service. While stationed in the Central Valley, she and her husband fell in love with the Sierra Nevada Mountains, so she decided to separate from the mili
Dr. Emily Farmer graduated from Cornell University Veterinary school in 2015. After graduation, she accepted a commission as an active duty Army Officer and spent 5 years in military service. While stationed in the Central Valley, she and her husband fell in love with the Sierra Nevada Mountains, so she decided to separate from the military and stay here in the Central Valley! She started a small house call practice in 2019 and enjoys doing spay/neuter to help the local community. She and her husband have 3 dogs, 2 horses, and a flock of chickens. They enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and riding their horses.
Dr. Brittany Hall
Dr. Brittany Hall
Dr. Brittany Hall
Dr. Brittany Lampman Hall grew up in Simi Valley, CA. She received her BA in Biology from CSU Channel Islands and her DVM from UC Davis. She has a passion for preventative medicine and wellness in her patients, but has a fondness of Dermatology as well. She and her husband have 2 young kids, 2 handsome dogs and the most loveable cat.
Dr. Brittany Lampman Hall grew up in Simi Valley, CA. She received her BA in Biology from CSU Channel Islands and her DVM from UC Davis. She has a passion for preventative medicine and wellness in her patients, but has a fondness of Dermatology as well. She and her husband have 2 young kids, 2 handsome dogs and the most loveable cat. Dr. Hall enjoys spending time with family, traveling, going to the beach and catching up with friends.
Clinic Staff
Christine Bowman, Lead RVT
Rosa Villanueva, Head Vet Tech Assistant
Elizabeth Fortuna, Lead receptionist
Christie, a licensed RVT, earned a Bachelors degree in English from CSU Channel Islands. She has enjoyed working with animals for more than 30 years. Christie worked with Ms. Bentz at a Veterinary Clinic in Simi Valley, and joined the staff at the Simi Valley Non-Profit Spay and Neuter Clinic at its inception in 2009. Christie enjoys s
Christie, a licensed RVT, earned a Bachelors degree in English from CSU Channel Islands. She has enjoyed working with animals for more than 30 years. Christie worked with Ms. Bentz at a Veterinary Clinic in Simi Valley, and joined the staff at the Simi Valley Non-Profit Spay and Neuter Clinic at its inception in 2009. Christie enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. Her favorite activities are hiking, backpacking, reading, and running. Her four-legged family members include not only cats and dogs, but a tortoise named Squirt.”
Elizabeth Fortuna, Lead receptionist
Rosa Villanueva, Head Vet Tech Assistant
Elizabeth Fortuna, Lead receptionist
Elizabeth has been with the clinic since Fall of 2009. She is married with 3 daughters who share her love of animals. Her favorite part of her job is helping people feel comfortable about making the best decision for their pets and making a difference one appointment at a time.
Rosa Villanueva, Head Vet Tech Assistant
Rosa Villanueva, Head Vet Tech Assistant
Rosa Villanueva, Head Vet Tech Assistant
Travis Killian, Vet Tech Assistant
Travis Killian, Vet Tech Assistant
Rosa Villanueva, Head Vet Tech Assistant
Zachary Bowman, Vet Tech Assistant
Travis Killian, Vet Tech Assistant
Zachary Bowman, Vet Tech Assistant
Steve Caines, RVT
Travis Killian, Vet Tech Assistant
Zachary Bowman, Vet Tech Assistant
Clinic Staff (Cont.)
Lisha Daniels, Receptionist
John Smith, Vet Tech Assistant
Jose , Vet Tech Assistant
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Jeannie Carvajal, Vet Tech Assistant
Shannon Corbit, Receptionist
Sheryl Hall, Kennel Assistant
Joslyn Murphy, Receptionist
Simi Valley Spay and Neuter Clinic
Since the stand-alone facility opened in Simi Valley in 2009, we have performed over 100,000 spay/neuter procedures on cats and dogs. In addition to our main undertaking which is spay/neuter, our staff will go the extra mile by providing humane medical treatment to animals in need so they can live a healthier life. We also work with volunteers who trap feral/stray cats and we provide spay/neuter for these un-owned cats as well.
The resolve, enthusiasm and complete love of animals by all of the employees and volunteers is incredible to see and dear to my heart. All of our staff is dedicated to helping decrease the amount of unwanted animals that enter the shelter system and we know the best way to combat that is through spay and neuter.
Winniespaygo Crew
Every Tuesday our "Winnie" Team heads out to different locations, mainly in Ventura County, to spay and neuter pets. Dr. Anderson is the vet who performs surgery on this mobile unit. Steve Caines is the RVT on duty, and with the help of Travis Killian and Joselyn, the surgeries always go very smoothly.
Palmdale Crew
Our Palmdale clinic is one of our most popular mobile clinics! Dr. Gupta spays and neuters at least 30 animals every Wednesday and Friday. Steve Caines is the vet tech on board. Travis Killian or Zac Bowman assist both the vet tech and the vet with surgical prep and recovery. Joselyn is the receptionist on duty and will answer any questions you may have! Our receptionist can also assist you with scheduling your feral cats for transport to Simi Valley for spay/neuter on select Thursdays!