Staff Members

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Dr. James C Diefenbach
Owner and Veterinarian
James C. Diefenbach Jr., D.V.M. (affectionately known as “Dr. D”), founded the Animal Hospital of Huntington Beach in 1978. Dr. D. received his veterinary degree from Iowa State University in 1971. After graduating, he spent two years in the Army Veterinary Corps followed by a fourteen month internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. After two and a half years as Chief of Surgery at a seven-doctor practice in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. D. and his family relocated to Orange County.

Dr. Pamela McInroy
Veterinarian
Pamela McInroy, D.V.M. joined AHHB in 1993. Dr. McInroy graduated from Colorado State University in 1989. Her special area of interest is in exotics. She also is a member of both the House Rabbit Society and the Opossum Society.

Dr. Diane Wittenburg
Veterinarian
Diane Wittenberg began working for the Animal Hospital of Huntington Beach as an Animal Care Taker in 1987. In 1990, she left to attend veterinary school. After graduating from Iowa State University in 1996, Dr. Wittenberg rejoined Dr. D. as a veterinarian in 1997.

Dr. Lisa Mason
Veterinarian
We are also proud to have Dr. Lisa Mason as part of our team. Her special interests are in exotics, wildlife medicine and animal behavior. Dr. Mason graduated from Michigan State University and is a member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians. Dr. Mason has also guest hosted OCN’s “On Line” program, a live question & answer show about animals.

Joni and Alexandria
Hospital Coordinator
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Rachel, Andrea, Jennifer and Yvette
Reception
Whether greeting you at the front desk or answering your telephone call, our receptionists treat you with the friendliness and customer service that you expect from the Animal Hospital of Huntington Beach.

Andrea, Aloiso, Toni, Renee
Veterinary Technicians
Our technicians are second to none when it comes to the care of your pet.

Animal Caretakers
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The caretakers of the AHHB love our animal friends. They will treat your pet as if it were their own giving it the quality attention it deserves.