Meet Our Doctors

Dr. John Calhoun joined Idaho Veterinary Hospital in 1990 when it was still a mixed animal hospital serving both large and small animals. The hospital has been small animal exclusive for over 15 years. Dr. Calhoun has enjoyed watching the practice and the city of Nampa change and grow throughout his time here.Dr. Calhoun dreamed of becoming a Veterinarian at the young age of ten years old. This dream persisted as he grew and led him to pursue the occupation through University of Pennsylvania’s Veterinary Medical School. After twenty years as a veterinarian he still enjoys what he does. He has developed a strong interest in orthopedic surgery, exotic animal medicine, and reproductive medicine.Outside of work he enjoys his family and spending time outdoors. During warm weather his passions are hiking, bicycling, and some gardening. In the winter he can often be found on the ice hockey rink.Dr. Calhoun’s favorite animal is the Sea Turtle: they’re graceful, inquisitive, and take life at a slow pace.

Dr. Fiona Caldwell joined our team in June, 2007. She grew up the daughter of a veterinarian and was always amazed at his knowledge and ability to heal. She decided to follow in his footsteps and become a veterinarian herself through Colorado State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. She enjoys working with Idaho Veterinary Hospital’s loyal and wonderful clients and their pets.Outside of work she enjoys spending her time outdoors: hiking, camping, travelling, and snowboarding. She also likes taking advantage of her husband’s culinary skills by eating his amazing cooking.Dr. Caldwell’s favorite animal is the blind naked mole rat… or maybe just her two dogs, Pepe and Tulah!

Dr. Samantha Cavender  joined our team in May, 2013. She grew up involved in raising sheep, goats, cattle, and horses. She knew she wanted to become a veterinarian at a young age. That desire continued to grow with her involvement in 4-H and FFA. Through Colorado State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, that aspiration became a reality in 2010.  She enjoys  working with IVH’s great clients and loveable pets. She also appreciates that she has the opportunity to practice and offer a higher level, and standard, of medicine. When she isn’t at work she enjoys spending her time outdoors: riding horses, biking, boating, hiking, and “glamping” (that is luxury camping as she calls it). She also enjoys spending time with her husband Brian, her family, and her two Aussies, Switch and Millie. Dr. Cavender’s favorite animals are sheep and goats. She says “someone has to love the cute buggers, might as well be her ”.