OUR DOCTORS:
Dr. Michael Canfield DVM, DACVD Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist®️
Dr. Michael Canfield is a southern Mississippi native. Prior to becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Canfield was an electrician for Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, MS where he was proud to assist in building several United States Navy ships. Dr. Canfield began his undergraduate studies at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and subsequently transferred to Mississippi State University to complete his undergraduate studies prior to entering Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Canfield graduated from Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine and entered the profession as an eager small animal clinician. Dr. Canfield’s interests in dermatology flourished, ultimately leading him to accept an American College of Veterinary Dermatology approved dermatology residency with Animal Dermatology Clinic located in Tustin, California. Following three years of intense training, Dr. Canfield completed his residency with Animal Dermatology Clinic and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. Dr. Canfield enjoys dermatology, including allergic skin diseases, ear diseases, and endocrinopathies (hormone-related diseases). Additionally, Dr. Canfield enjoys traditional surgery, cryosurgery, laser surgery, and internal medicine. Dr. Canfield looks forward to serving you and your pet.
Dr. Bridgette Sampeck DVM, Dermatology Resident
Dr. Bridgette Sampeck was born in Dallas, Texas. She has always had a love for veterinary medicine and got her first job in a veterinary clinic in 2003. In 2004, she obtained Veterinary Assistant certification from the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. She began her undergraduate education at Collin County Community College, then attended a semester of Business school at the University of Texas Dallas campus. She went on to complete her undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri Kansas City before entering into veterinary school at Kansas State University. Dr. Sampeck worked as a veterinary technician and hospital manager in small animal general practice for 10 years. She then worked as a veterinary dermatology nurse and a emergency and critical care nurse for 2 years before entering veterinary school. Dr. Sampeck has interests in small animal dermatology, emergency medicine, dentistry, and ophthalmology. She is passionate about maintaining the bond we all have with our pets, and improving their quality of life. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, traveling and spoiling her elderly miniature dachshund. Her favorite travel destination so far is New Zealand. She looks forward to caring for you and your pet.