Rancho Santa Fe Veterinary Hospital

Starting February 1, 2008, we’re proud to have Dr. Sophie Steele join our esteemed veterinary team.

Dr. Sophie Steele is an accredited veterinarian with over 8 years of experience working mostly in San Diego county. She attended the University of California at Davis where she earned a B.S. in Animal Sciences in 1995, then completed her veterinary degree at U.C. Davis in 1999. Over time, Dr. Steele has developed a special interest in soft tissue surgery, dentistry and ophthalmology, and works mostly with dogs and cats.

Prior to joining RSFVets, she and her husband Dr. Brad Steele constructed a state-of-the-art animal hospital and pet hotel in North County. In 2006, the Steele’s sold their practice to allow more time for family, travel, and seeking out new professional endeavors.
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First, a happy New Year to you all!

In 2007 we weathered catastrophic fires, flooding within our hospital, and blistering heat. Still, our firefighters prevailed, and our make-shift flood-management personnel / staff saved our hospital from disaster. Here’s to hoping for a kinder, gentler 2008.

But first some sad news. Dr. Stephen Long, who has been with us since we opened our hospital in December 2005 will be leaving at the end of January. He’ll be moving back to the East coast with his family to explore new opportunities. We certainly wish him the best.

However, joining us in February is Dr. Sophie Steele, a previous co-owner and doctor at Shadowridge Veterinary Hospital. She completed her undergraduate and veterinary degrees at UC Davis and has been practicing for over 5 years. As a former co-worker with Dr. Deirdre Brandes, we’re very happy to have Dr. Steele join our team. More about Dr. Steele coming soon! (more…)