Our Team
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Craig M. Nishimoto, DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | Owner
Dr. Nishimoto is the owner of the Paradise Animal Clinic. He received his training at Washington State University and obtained a Bachelors Degree in Bacteriology and Public Health along with another Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Science. In 1984, Dr. Nishimoto obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He opened his private practice in 1989 at Rainbow Plaza and has been there ever since.
He is a Past-President of the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association and Past-Chairman of the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Dr. Nishimoto is also a long time Rotarian and is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Poipu Beach. He is also a past-member of the Board of Directors for the Kauai Humane Society.
Dr. Nishimoto and Mrs. Nishimoto have two adult children, Dr. Christine (a veterinary associate here at Paradise Animal Clinic), and Matthew (pursing his graduate studies at University of Kansas). The Nishimoto's have two Miniature Dachshunds, "Sophie", and "Moose". In his free-time, Dr. Nishimoto enjoys participating in community service with his Rotary Club of Poipu Beach, traveling to far away places and is a long-time surfer who likes all types of ocean sports.
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Mrs. Annette M. G. Nishimoto
Practice Manager
Mrs. Nishimoto is the Practice Manager of the Paradise Animal Clinic. She received her training from the University of Hawaii-West Oahu where she obtained her Bachelors Degree in Business Management.
Originally from Boston, Mrs. Nishimoto graduated from Kapa'a High School and has made Kauai her home ever since. She began working at the clinic in November of 1991.
Mrs. Nishimoto enjoys spending time with close friends and family, relaxing on the beach, or reading a good book.
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Christine M. Nishimoto, DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Christine Nishimoto was born and raised on the west side of Kaua'i and is the daughter of Dr. Craig Nishimoto and Mrs. Nishimoto. She is a proud alumna of Kaua'i High School, and pursued her undergraduate education at Washington State University; where she received a Bachelors degree in Microbiology. In the spring of 2022, Dr. Christine obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.
Her special veterinary interests include: dermatology, soft tissue surgery, critical care, small ruminant medicine, and exotic/pocket pet medicine.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband, Bilal, and their cats ("Bella" and "Maria"), volunteering, playing the flute, going to the beach, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
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Shayna Moore
Veterinary Assistant
Upon joining our practice in 2004, Shayna has thoroughly enjoyed helping pet owners and their animals as well as performing the numerous laboratory tests in our practice. Shayna's family has 4 dogs named Piko, Keahi, Bentley, and Mika. She also has a cat named Kitty and a rabbit named Bugs Bunny.
Shayna enjoys her free time by going to the beach with her 2 little boys named Zaylen and Zayvin.
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Noe DelaCruz
Veterinary Assistant
Noe joined the Paradise Animal Clinic team in June 2006. She enjoys all types of animals and especially likes working in the laboratory portion of the practice and the challenge of handling aggressive dogs.
Noe two dogs: a dog named Tater, a "Chug" better known as a Chihuahua-Pug mix, and Olive, a Yorki-mix. During her free time she loves being with her children (Taylen and Jordyn) and hanging out with family and friends. She also pet sits on the side.
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Penny Robley
Veterinary Assistant
Penny joined the Paradise Animal Clinic team in 2010. Her clinic passions include performing blood work, taking X-rays, assisting in surgery and handling puppies. She loves that irresistible puppy breath!
Her hobbies include going to the beach, hiking and spending time with her family, friends and pets.
She has a female Boston Terrier named Harley, and a pet mijiro named Poquito.
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Mennie Alicap, DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Virtual Assistant
Mennie joined our team as a virtual assistant from the picturesque and cool mountains of Benguet, Philiipines. She is also a practicing veterinarian in the Philippines, tending to pets in her local community.
As our virtual assistant, she manages a range of tasks including: answering phone calls and emails, processing prescriptions, serving as a client services representative, administrative tasks and more!
In her downtime, Mennie values quality time with friends and family. She enjoys singing her favorite tunes, exploring the great outdoors, camping, and savoring delicious food. She also delights in back-riding on motorcycles, even though she doesn’t ride one herself!
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Hunter Akita
Veterinary Assistant
Hunter joined our Paradise Animal Clinic team in 2022. She is a college student at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah completing her coursework to become a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. Her passions include wound care (cleaning and shaving dogs with "hot spots" or lacerations), and seeing puppies for their wellness examinations (although, Hunter does enjoy working with larger dogs).
She has a Border Collie/Kelpie mix named Ultra. In her free time, she enjoys participating in rodeo roping events, riding dirt bikes, playing sports, and cracking jokes (at home and in the clinic).
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Kalani Parbo
Veterinary Assistant
Kalani joined the Paradise Animal Clinic team in 2019 as a veterinary assistant. Kalani obtained has bachelor's degree in Animal Science at Washington State University, and is a current veterinary student a Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Kalani's dogs, "Lewa" and "Kia'i," are the perfect company when he is hitting the books in Pullman, Washington.
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Shyann Freitas
Veterinary Assistant
Shyann has been a member of our Paradise Animal Clinic team as a veterinary assistant since 2023. She may be a familiar face to some, as she was one of our Waimea High School student job shadows during her senior year. When she's away from the clinic, Shyann "hits the books" as a college student at University of Hawaii Kauai Community College completing her course-work to become a registered nurse (R.N.)
Her clinic passions include: the challenge of working with "aggressive" dogs, venipuncture (collecting blood), and bathing/grooming animals.
She has two labrador retrievers named "Pu'uwai" and "Makana," a long-haired chihuahua named "Bella, and two rabbits named "Bunbun" and Jolly." In her free time, Shyann enjoys: reading, going to church, gardening, taking photos of nature and spending time with friends and family.
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Saecha Oyamot
Veterinary Assistant
Saecha joined our Paradise Animal Clinic Team as a veterinary assistant in 2024. Saecha is a current a college student at University of Hawaii Kauai Community College with a goal to become a Certified Radiology Technologist.
Her favorite aspect of veterinary medicine is having the opportunity to help care for animals in their time of need (and to give lots of snacks and cuddles to her animal patients too!).
She has three dogs; a Shitzu/Yorki mix named Stanley, a Rhodesian Ridgeback/Pitbull named Koda, and a Shar Pei named Maku'e. When she's not here at the clinic or spending time with her pets; Saecha enjoys spending time with friends and family and...taking naps.
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