Learning and education are very important here at Appelbaum Animal Clinic. We strive to have a state-of-the-art hospital with a staff trained in the latest medical advances. Our patients deserve the very best veterinary care.
Mark Appelbaum
Practice Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Appelbaum was born in Oklahoma City and graduated from Del City High School in 1986. He attended Oklahoma State University, where he attained his Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture in 1991 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1995. His professional interests include internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Appelbaum’s hobbies include sports, music, traveling, and spending time with his wife and 3 sons. His oldest son, Joseph, works at Bank of Oklahoma as a lending specialist. His middle and youngest son, Ben and Max, currently attend Oklahoma State University.
Leslie Appelbaum
Practice Manager
Deanna Bates
Veterinarian
Dr. Deanna Bates was born and raised in the “Show Me” state of Missouri. She grew up riding horses and had an early introduction to the world of veterinary medicine working in her family’s veterinary clinic.
In 2019, she graduated from Missouri State University with a B.S. in Animal Science. During her time there, she was an active member of Delta Tau Alpha-Agricultural Honors Society and worked closely with the local United States Pony Club, mentoring horse men and women. Dr. Bates went on to attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine located in the Caribbean on the island of St. Kitts and Nevis. She served on Ross University’s SAVMA (Student American Veterinary Medical Association) Chapter as Parliamentarian. Dr. Bates finished her clinical rotations at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024 and spent her first year of practice in western North Carolina at a mixed animal clinic.
Dr. Bates’ professional interests include preventative health and wellness, internal medicine, dermatology, and nutrition. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her senior dog, Amelia, watching Kansas City Chiefs football, going to concerts, tending to her plants, and catching up with friends.
Lacey Loveless
Veterinarian
Kyleigh
Lead Veterinary Nurse
Nate
Veterinary Nurse
Kenzie
Veterinary Nurse
Ariyah
Veterinary Nurse
Hallie
Veterinary Nurse
Laura
Receptionist
Melanie
Receptionist
Megan
Receptionist
Max
Receptionist / Inventory Manager
Ben
Kennel Manager
Rachael
Kennel Technician
Kris
Kennel Technician
Lindsay
Kennel Technician
Nick
Clinic Maintenance
Karen
Internationally Certified Master Groomer
Milo Kitty
Clinic Kitty / Boss