Meet Our Veterinarians

Dr. Michael H. Mulvany
Growing up, the Mulvany's lived all over the country with a variety of animals (chickens and cats, dogs and duck, rabbits, rodents and reptiles). By the 9th grade, Dr. Mulvany knew he wanted to be a veterinarian and began volunteering at a veterinary clinic in Point Loma. Playing baseball in high school and college gave him another career possibility.

Dr. Mulvany gave up a career in professional baseball when he transferred his junior year from The University of San Diego to the University of California at Davis where he received the following degrees: BS (Animal Science, 1976); MS (Systemic Physiology, 1977); and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (1983). After graduating from veterinary school, the Mulvany family moved to Santa Cruz for a one-year intensive medical and surgical internship at a 17-doctor hospital.

In June 1984, Dr. Mulvany was hired at All Creatures Hospital, Inc. as the hospital's Medical Director and Practice Manager. He has been the sole owner of the hospital since 1997.

Caring for new puppies and kittens of all sizes and breeds in the family are a special favorite of Dr. Mulvany's. His many years of experience are applied when you have your new family addition's visit with him. He also has two Labrador Retrievers living in his family now, and is extremely knowledgeable about the breed and its specific needs.

Dr. Laura Greenlee-Johnson
In 2002, Dr. Greenlee graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine at St. Kitts in the Caribbean. Her senior year of veterinary school was spent at Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine where she received an excellent clinical education and an introduction to the climatic differences between Eastern Washington and the Caribbean. After graduation, she worked at a few small animal practices in southern California before joining our hospital.

Now certified in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, she has been treating and improving many medical problems for animals using the therapeutic technique of acupuncture. Dr. Greenlee is particularly enthusiastic about any unusual or challenging medical case; She loves a puzzle!

Dr. Sheila Beail
Dr. Sheila Beail attended the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2002. After graduation, Dr. Beail moved to San Diego to begin her career in veterinary medicine. Soon after that she joined All Creatures Hospital, Inc. and has helped keep the hospital on the leading edge of veterinary medicine and surgery ever since.

In 2003, Dr. Beail completed a year-long intensive course of study through the International Acupuncture Society and broadened the services offered by the hospital with her special interests in Alternative Medicine. Alternative Medicine helps integrate eastern and western medical philosophies through acupuncture and herbal medicine.

Dr. Beail has had many years of experience dealing with large breed orthopedic issues. Golden Retrievers are a special favorite out of Dr. Beail's love for all sizes of dogs. She also has a great fondness for Maine Coon cats!




Dr. Dana Tashjian
Dr. Dana Tashjian graduated in 2007 from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine with a focus in exotic species. After graduation, she was accepted into one of the best medical/surgical internship programs at California Veterinary Specialists in North San Diego County.

During the intensive year-long internship with the large case load and working with specialists, Dr. Tashjian fine-tuned her veterinary skills. In the summer of 2008, she brought these excellent skills in medicine, surgery, and critical care to All Creatures Hospital, Inc.

Dr. Tashjian specializes in all areas pertaining to felines. Dr. Tashjian loves them so much she has said before that she could see a cat at every appointment, every day, all day long! She also has a special interest in pocket pets (rabbits and rodents) and endangered species conservation along with challenging internal medicine cases.


Dr. Lindsey Hackett
Dr. Lindsey Hackett graduated from Colorado State University, one of the nation’s top veterinary schools. Following graduation in 2007, she moved from Colorado to San Diego to fulfill a one-year internship at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center.

Working diligently throughout her internship, she gained vital experience in emergency medicine and critical care, emergency and soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and exotic medicine. VCA liked her so much that they hired her to stay with their company after her internship.  In 2009, Dr. Hackett found All Creatures Hospital, Inc. and became the newest veterinarian on our team. 

Dr. Hackett especially loves all kinds large breed dogs, as she grew up most of her life with many of them and misses the fun that comes with their high energy! She also has a special knack for managing diabetic patients' health needs.

Dr. Karen Soares

Dr. Soares joined the All Creatures Hospital team of veterinarians in 2011. In 2005 she graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida - Gainesville. Following graduation, Dr. Soares completed a 1-year rotating Internship focusing in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Critical Care and Emergency Medicine at VCA Emergency and Referral Center in San Diego. Since then Dr. Soares has worked as an emergency clinician at a Specialty Referral/Emergency Hospital and as a general practitioner at a busy general veterinary practice.

Outside of her veterinary work, Dr. Soares enjoys yoga and plays organized soccer. She and her husband have a family of 3 cats (Ani, Elle and Lilly) and an Old English Bulldog named "Brindle-Lyn" (see picture). She has a big spot in her heart for kitties of all ages and sizes (and temperaments!) and puts her considerable experience into solving and preventing many health concerns. Dr. Soares understands that pet owners want the best for their dogs and cats and does her best to make the four-legged patients feel welcome and comfortable.