Veterinarians

Dr. Graham Engle has been with Bass Lake Pet Hospital since 2009, first as a technician as he went through veterinary school, and then as an associate after graduating from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. Dr. Engle purchased the practice in 2023 from Dr. Rick Cameron as Rick works towards retirement.

Graham started working in the veterinary field first as a veterinary assistant in 2003 in Santa Barbara, CA. He is a California native, grew up in Sacramento, and spent 7 years in Santa Barbara where he received his B.S. degree in kinesiology from Westmont College. Graham moved to Minnesota in 2005 and has developed a deep love for this state.  He married his wife Rachel in 2008 in Thailand where they spent the year traveling and teaching English. They share their home with two children, two dogs, and a cat who runs the whole show.

Dr. Engle’s professional interests include internal medicine, surgery, and dentistry, however he loves general practice and the opportunity it provides to engage in all aspects of medicine. He is especially passionate about building long lasting relationships with animals and their humans and providing compassionate care through all stages of a pet’s life. He loves the challenges and the rewards that the veterinary profession provides and enjoys going to work each day and the opportunity to make a difference.

Graham is an avid wild mushroom forager and loves the time spent in the forests hiking and camping and experiencing all Minnesota has to offer. He also enjoys sailing the lakes of Minnesota on the same boat that he learned to sail on when he was 10 years old. Sharing that experience with his children is truly special. Other interests include reading, live music concerts, Lake Superior agates, scuba diving, and attending whatever kid activity is going on during the season from hockey, baseball and dance.

Dr. Rick Cameron obtained his B.S. degree from Mankato State University and went on to earn a DVM degree from the University of Minnesota. He has been caring for pets and their owners for over 35 years at Bass Lake Pet Hospital. Dr. Cameron is retiring from ownership and has passed the torch to Dr. Graham Engle. The years have given Dr Cameron a great deal of experience dealing with many pet health issues. He is currently using his experience in a mentoring role as needed and from time to time will fill in for vacationing doctors. His dog, Daphne, has been a mainstay at the front desk area for over 12 years.

Dr. Molly Luke grew up in southwest Minnestoa and received her DVM degree from the University of Minnesota – College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She began her career in St. Paul as an Associate Veterinarian, where she developed a passion for feline medicine, and is now a proud member of the Bass Lake team. Molly enjoys dentistry, surgery, and general practice because we get to help dogs and cats live their best lives every day.

Molly is married with two children, a son and a daughter, and they share their home with 3 persian cats (Cappuccino, Leo, Max), 1 shorthair tuxedo cat (Cece), and 1 shepherd mix dog (Lucas). Molly enjoys reading, birdwatching, sewing, small woodworking projects, spending time with family and friends, and caring for her pets. Molly is a nature enthusiast and in the warmer Minnesota seasons she likes being outdoors, hiking, fishing, gardening, yard/forestry projects, and taking the dog up north to run in the woods.

Dr. Melissa Powers grew up in Santa Rosa, California.  She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology, at The University of Hawaii, in Hilo. Dr. Powers received her DVM degree from The University of Minnesota – College of Veterinary Medicine, in 2014.  

After graduating, she spent two years working as an Associate Veterinarian at a mixed animal practice in Janesville, Minnesota.  Dr. Powers decided her true passion was Small Animal Medicine and has worked primarily with Small Animals ever since. She is especially interested in Dermatology, Dentistry and Surgery.  She loves working with the other veterinarians and staff at Bass Lake Pet Hospital and is excited to be a part of such a compassionate team. 

She enjoys traveling, hiking and playing board games with her husband Jeff and their two kids, Jillian and Malcolm.   They share their home with two dogs (Hank and Burnie), 2 cats ( Daphne and Sushi), 2 Guinea Pigs ( Mirabel and Cookie) and many fish and aquatic snails.