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

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.

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.

Calley Connelly

D.V.M.

Dr. Calley grew up on a farm outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from LaRoche University in 2020. She graduated from Auburn University College of
Veterinary Medicine in 2025. She is currently pursuing a Master in Public Health. Dr. Calley and her fiancé Alex relocated to Alaska in summer of 2025 with their two dogs, Kona & Stitch. Dr. Calley enjoys reading, gardening, fly fishing, and hiking. She also plays cello, guitar, mandolin, and she is a classical soprano vocalist.

A friendly and welcoming atmosphere with great mentorship and and a wonderful team to work alongside with is what influenced her to choose a career with our clinic. She loves working in the veterinary field because of the diverse possibilities available in veterinary medicine.

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