Meet The Team

DR. RYAN DEPAUL

DVM & PRACTICE OWNER

Thompson Peak Veterinary Clinic is owned by Dr. Ryan DePaul. He was raised in Surprise Valley, CA on his parents’ ranch. He graduated from Surprise Valley High School in 1997 and attended the University of Nevada, Reno. While going to school he spent 4 years working for the UNR Experiment Main Station Ranch and worked on numerous research programs including Foothill Abortion Trials. He graduated the University of Nevada, Reno in 2001.

Dr. DePaul received his DVM degree from Oregon State University in 2005. Dr. DePaul moved to Alturas, CA and started working for Modoc Veterinary Center in the summer of 2005 and he became a partner in 2007. In 2015, Dr DePaul purchased Thompson Peak Veterinary Clinic along with a fellow veterinarian and then became sole owner in 2019. He has enjoyed expanding his business into the Susanville area and loves coming down to spend time with our clients whenever possible. Dr. DePaul specializes in Equine Dentistry and is a Certified Equine and Small Animal Chiropractor.

Dr. DePaul loves being able to spend time with his family and wife Kristen. Dr. DePaul has five kids, Julianna, Caelli, Abigail, Joshua, and Leigha. He enjoys spending time with his family, sports, hunting, fishing, camping and helping out with his family ranch.

Dr. DePaul enjoys his time practicing veterinary medicine in both Modoc and Lassen counties and he is very thankful to be able to serve them.

KIKUMI RIGNEY

OFFICE MANAGER

As Office Manager, Kikumi Rigney draws on her extensive veterinary background, which began when she moved to the U.S. from Japan in 1997. Starting as a vet technician in 1998, she’s built a career spanning 25+ years in animal care. Kikumi has been with Thompson Peak Veterinary Clinic since its opening with Dr. Rich Meinert and continues serving our community daily. Kikumi lives in the Susanville area with her husband, two children, three dogs, Raider, Mollee, and Yuki, and a cat, Ashton. When she’s not managing our practice operations, she enjoys spending time exploring the outdoors and with her family. Her blend of technical expertise and warm personality makes her an invaluable leader of our veterinary team.

SUZANNA NG

LEAD TECH/RVT

Susanna is a Susanville native, that has returned with her fiancé to raise her daughter Stella in her hometown. Susanna received her B.A. in psychology from Chico State and her A.S. in Veterinary Technology from Yuba College. She rescued a feral kitten many years ago named Blacky that does not like other animals, so she is an only 4 legged child. Susanna and her family enjoy spending time in nature hiking and fishing. Picnics with her daughter are a favorite.

TARAH

ASST TECH

Tarah is a Lassen County home grown and has deep roots in our community. Her love of animals comes naturally, so when she had the opportunity to join our team it was a perfect fit to put her heart into vet medicine. Tarah is our energetic just say “yes” go-to-person on the team. She is always there to help with a smile, our pet patients and clients love her.

Tarah is the “MOM” to three very busy boys and so proud of each one. They have 5 dogs and 1 turtle at home to share the craziness.

JANET

CSR

Janet grew up in New England and came to us with a variety of experiences which included everything from art and haircutting to running sled dogs in Alaska. She has many memories of working in a boarding kennel in the San Diego area and living working on a cutting horse & stock dog facility. She is known for her love of training her Border Collies and has competed and placed very well in tons of competitions over the years. Her experience and big heart are noticed when she is at the desk in the front.

Janet and her husband make their home on many acres in Doyle, surrounded by her best horse, cats, ducks, lots of sheep and of course her many Border Collies of 16 years.