Wasson Memorial Veterinary Clinic

A 1985 graduate of the University of California School of Veterinary
Medicine, Dr Susan Cannon has owned the Wasson Memorial
Veterinary Clinic since 1994. Dr Cannon is a general practitioner
with a special interest in orthopedic surgery. Her mentor, Dr Ralph H
Lewis, developed the first successful canine total hip replacement
system as well as canine total elbow and total knee prosthesis's. Dr
Cannon has continued his work in total joint replacement, as well as
bone plating and reconstructive orthopedic surgery.

Dr Cannon is a member of the Mendo-Lake Medical Association, the
California Veterinary Medical Association, and is a council member
for the Association for Veterinary Orthopedic Research and
Education (AVORE). She has also served as the Chairperson for the
Lake County Animal Control Advisory Board, A lifelong resident of
Lake County, Dr Cannon spends her free time practicing natural
horsemanship and riding on the many beautiful trails available to
horse enthusiasts around the lake. Her "family" includes two dogs,
five cats, two desert tortoises, and a fluctuating number of horses,
several whom have been rescued from abuse situations.

After growing up and graduating from high school in Santa Cruz, I
headed to UC San Diego to get my Bachelors degree in Animal
Physiology. After graduation, I went to to UC Davis for Veterinary
School. The day after graduation I married Lori, left on a
honeymoon, came back and had to find a rental house in Lake
County within a week of returning so that I could start working as a
veterinarian in Lakeport. That was 1994, I have been here ever
since. I should point out that I had never heard of Lake County
before my job interview. It takes a while, but this place definitely
grows on you.

I would like to say that my hobbies outside of work include soccer,
surfing and wake boarding. But now that I'm over the hill I guess my
hobbies include Dr Holmes soccer coaching my sons' and daughter's
teams and being the boat driver for my kids. Through the kids, as
well as through work, we have met and become friends with many
wonderful people. We are proud to call Lake County home.