Our Veterinary Team in Stevenson Ranch
Dr. Lisa A. Pope
Owner, Chief Medical Director
When she lost her first family cat to an undetermined illness, Dr. Lisa Pope’s interest in veterinary medicine was sparked. She wanted to help other families and pets, so she decided to become a veterinarian! Now Dr. Pope is the Chief Medical Director and owner of Stevenson Ranch Veterinary Center.
Dr. Pope grew up on Long Island, New York. She attended the State University of New York at Farmingdale, graduating with honors as a registered veterinary technician. Two years later, she signed up at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in order to complete her Bachelor’s degree in biology. From there, she traveled west to study veterinary medicine at the University of California in Davis. Upon graduating with her DVM degree in 1994, Dr. Pope headed south to practice in Los Angeles. Dr. Pope opened Stevenson Ranch Veterinary Center in 2000. As a veterinarian, she particularly enjoys helping senior pets, and strongly believes that no animal needs to live with pain. She’s also passionate about the long-lasting bonds she forged with clients—she’s cared for some pets for their entire lives! Dr Pope and her husband raised two wonderful kids and they share their home with 3 dogs and 3 cats. They enjoy traveling and in her spare time you can find her on the Condor Express Whale Watching boat as a volunteer with the Channel Islands Naturalist Corp.
Dr. Diana Chandler
Veterinarian
Dr. Diana Chandler’s journey in veterinary medicine began in high school when she took a job as a kennel assistant at a local animal clinic. That early experience opened her eyes to the many moving parts that help support the human-animal bond and inspired her to pursue a career as a veterinarian.
After earning her undergraduate degree in Biology from Mount St. Mary’s College in 2007, Dr. Chandler completed her veterinary degree at the University of California, Davis in 2012. Since then, she has continued to follow her passion for providing thoughtful, personalized care to pets and their people. She’s especially interested in client education, preventative medicine, keeping senior pets comfortable and active, and performing soft tissue surgery.
Dr. Chandler returned to her hometown in Southern California to practice veterinary medicine and has been part of the Santa Clarita community for the last eight years. At home, she shares life with her husband, two children, their loyal cattle dog Zip (who helps keep the kids and chickens in line), and eight spirited chickens—each with her own name and personality. When she’s not at the clinic, Dr. Chandler enjoys hunting for vintage home décor and clothing, trying new cuisines, and exploring California with her family.