Get to Know Our Team!
Our team is dedicated to giving your pets a happy, healthy life! We’re excited to meet you, so please take a moment to scroll down and get acquainted with our team.
Veterinarians
Dr. David Helper
DVM
Dr. Helper
- Founder of Northview Animal Hospital 1989
- Graduate of Southern Illinois University B.A. Biology 1979
- University of Illinois B.S. Veterinary Science 1981
- University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine D.V.M. 1983
Moved to Albuquerque in 1983, staff veterinarian at Bolton Animal Hospital for the 5 years prior to opening Northview Animal Hospital.
Hobbies: Fishing and other outdoor activities, Travel.
Married with 2 children.
Dr. Kip Lemke
Dr. Lemke
- University of Illinois BS Veterinary Science 1981
- University of Illinois DVM 1983
- Diplomate America College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia 1995
- Worked in a small and large animal practice in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest from 1983-1989
- University of Illinois Residency and Masters in Science in Anesthesiology and Pain Management from 1989-1993.
- Taught Anesthesiology and Pain Management in Australia, Canada, and United States from 1993-2020.
Hobbies: Flyfishing, skiing, biking, and spending time with his labrador, Copper.
Dr. Anna Algermissen
Bio Coming Soon
Dr. Tvede (will begin working here in December)
I am originally from right here in Albuquerque, NM, and I attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. I completed my clinical year at the Royal Veterinary College in London England and after I graduated, I spent 4 months thru-hiking that Appalachian Trail before beginning my veterinary career.
I met my husband, Reid, while hiking the AT and landed in Tennessee, where I worked as a general practitioner. We just finished a thru-hike of the Continental Divide Trail before settling back in Albuquerque. We love anything that involves being outside, particularly hiking, running, rollerblading, and paddleboarding. We have a little adventure cat named Makita who hikes and kayaks with us as well.