Dr. Stefanoff was raised in the small town of Delta, Utah.  He was raised on a family farm, where he developed a strong love and appreciation for animals. During high school and college he worked with the veterinarian of his home town, who inspired him to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. 

Dr. Stefanoff attended Utah State University and earned a bachelors degree in Bio-Veterinary Science with a minor in Chemistry. He graduated from Colorado State University earning his doctorate degree in veterinary medicine in 2006. After veterinary school, Dr. Stefanoff completed an internship at a very busy referral and emergency animal hospital in Mesa Arizona. The internship was a great learning experience with an emphasis in internal medicine and surgery. 

Dr. Stefanoff has many hobbies most of which involve animals. He loves the outdoors and spending time with his family, many of whom live in the Herriman/Riverton area. Dr. Stefanoff primarily works with dogs and cats and has special interests in surgery and internal medicine. 

Dr. Rebecca Young Amesbury was born and raised in Gilroy, California. It was her plan from an early age to become a veterinarian. Her love for all kinds of animals, and the people who associate with them, was enhanced by working at veterinary practices in Gilroy and Hollister, California. She served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Santiago, Chile. Upon her return she received her bachelor’s degree in Bio-Veterinary Science from Utah State University in 2003, and her doctorate from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. She practiced veterinary medicine in Spokane, Washington for four years before relocating to Utah. 

Dr. Amesbury currently resides in Herriman, Utah, with her husband, their four children, and a silly Sphynx cat. They enjoy serving in their church, and love the beauty of nature, reading, music, and spending time with neighbors and family.

Dr. Hope Teyler was raised in the small town of Alamosa, Colorado. She decided in the 8th grade that she wanted to be a veterinarian, and never wavered from that course. As a senior in high school she was awarded Colorado State University's Vet Start Scholarship which allowed her to be admitted to veterinary school after completing 3 years of undergraduate work at Colorado State.

Dr. Teyler earned her doctorate degree from CSU in 2004. After veterinary school she practiced outside Palm Springs, CA for 3 years before relocating to a practice in Park City, UT. In 2011, she took a job as the Resident Veterinarian at Broadview University, veterinary technician school, for the West Jordan, UT campus. Dr. Teyler joined Copper View in 2014 as a relief veterinarian and came on as a full time associate in 2015.

Dr. Teyler's special interests as a veterinarian include dentistry and feline medicine. She adores both dogs and cats, but has a particular passion for improving the overall veterinary experience for felines.

When Dr. Teyler is not at work, she loves spending time with her 4 cats- Sally, Jon Snow, Rhaegar, and Tormund. She enjoys playing the piano, swimming, fishing, and gardening.

Dr. Kershisnik graduated with his DVM degree from the Washington State University/Utah State University joint program in 2018 and chose Copper View to begin his career, bringing his amazing skills and knowledge. He chose to become a veterinarian because he wanted to help people take care of their pets. Dr. Kershisnik loves working at Copper View because the environment is so positive and that everyone who works here has the clients’ best interests at heart. His special interest is in  surgery which he is very good at.

When he isn’t working, Dr. Kershisnik loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids- 2 boys and 1 girl. He also has 2 dogs- a whippet name Nigel and a chihuahua named Olive. In his spare time he loves to listen to music, play games with friends, and hang out with his kids.

Dr. Adam Ustach grew up in El Segundo, CA as well as Rio Rancho, NM and has always had a love for animals. He grew up with 2 dogs and many cats over the years. 

He earned his undergraduate degree in animal science from Utah State University, then went on to receive his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Washington State University in 2021. 

Dr. Ustach is especially interested in surgery and ultrasound and is passionate about gold standard care, proper care for each individual patient and family, and the human pet connection. Dr. Ustach came to Utah to be closer to extended family. The amazing culture of good medicine and excellent client satisfaction is what brought him to work at Copper View Animal Hospital. 

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Ustach lives in Eagle Mountain with his wife, 2 kids, 1 dog, 4 cats, and chickens. In his free time, he enjoys woodworking and building in his garage, playing and watching baseball, training for his next triathlon, and enjoying time with his family. Dr. Ustach's spirit animal is a moose and his family and completely agrees.

Dr. James Schmidt was raised in the small town of Escanaba, Michigan.  He grew up with many dogs and cats, igniting his love at a very young age for animals and developing a strong desire to become a veterinarian.He attended Brigham Young University and earned a bachelors degree in Biology. He then attended and graduated from Washington State University earning his doctorate degree in veterinary medicine in 2021.Dr. Schmidt primarily works with dogs and cats and is especially interested in dentistry, ultrasound, and internal medicine. He loves working at Copper View Animal Hospital, and providing compassionate care to the wonderful pets he gets to work with.Outside the clinic, Dr. Schmidt has many hobbies including running, swimming, playing the piano/organ, and singing. He loves to travel as well as camp and hike with his wife and dog.

Dr. Kapele was raised in South Jordan, Utah. He has held a deep interest in animals since he was young. He discovered a particular interest in the profession of veterinary medicine during high school where he had the opportunity to participate in a veterinary science curriculum as part of the JATC Veterinary Technician program, graduating from Herriman High School. He was exposed to working with various animal species, which increased his interest in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.

Desiring more exposure to his Hawaiian heritage and opportunities to be with his extended family in Hawaii, Dr. Kapele attended Brigham Young University – Hawaii and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Hawaiian Studies. He supported his education by performing during luaus at the Polynesian Cultural Center. During summer and holiday breaks, he had opportunities to shadow various doctors – particularly a local equine veterinarian, who provided him with insight into the veterinary profession. Following graduation, he returned to Utah to take additional animal specific courses at Utah State University and started working as a veterinary assistant at Copper View Animal Hospital to obtain clinical experience to strengthen his application for vet school. He considers the mentorship he continued to receive from the skilled veterinarians at Copper View Animal Hospital key to his success during his veterinary program at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine where he earned his doctorate degree in 2025. His full circle moment was returning to Copper View Animal Hospital as an associate veterinarian, continuing mentorship from those that helped him achieve his professional goal.

Dr. Kapele enjoys being an advocate for the well-being of animals, including his own dogs. He is an avid learner and has a broad interest in various areas of veterinary medicine. In his free time he enjoys hobbies such as hiking, playing the guitar, and learning new skills.

Dr. Marin Johnson grew up in the small town of Coaldale, Alberta, Canada. From a very young age, she knew she wanted to become a veterinarian — a dream inspired by her deep love of animals and a shared passion for medicine with her father, who is a physician.
She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Brigham Young University in 2021, where she also met her husband. After graduation, she returned to Canada to attend the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2025. While she enjoyed her time in her home country during vet school, Dr. Johnson always hoped to return to Utah — a place she considers home.

Dr. Johnson has special interests in soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, and client education. She is especially passionate about building strong relationships with pet owners and making sure they feel informed and supported in their pets' care. During her undergraduate summers, she worked at the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre, where she developed a love for raptors — her favorite being the red-tailed hawk — and discovered how much she enjoys teaching others about animals.

Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Johnson lives in Saratoga Springs with her husband and is looking forward to welcoming a dog into their family soon. She enjoys music and is a proud Swiftie. She also loves painting, watching movies and TV shows, and playing Nintendo games like Pokémon and Zelda. She hopes to one day give back by mentoring future veterinary students.