Meet the KNSAC Team

Dr. Susan Fredericks is a veterinarian and co-founder of KNSAC, known for her bold energy, clinical skill, and deep connection to the community. Raised in the Bay Area but tied to Hawai‘i through generations of family roots, she moved to Kaua‘i after college and co-founded an English riding business with her sister, Jessica. That experience highlighted the island’s need for veterinary care and inspired her to pursue her long-held dream of becoming a veterinarian.

She earned her degree from Western University of Health Sciences, staying closely connected to Kaua‘i throughout her studies. Today, Susan brings hands-on problem-solving, compassionate care, and an unwavering commitment to the clinic’s mission. Outside of work, she enjoys riding horses, working outdoors, cooking, spending time with family, and anything involving the ocean—especially paddling canoe.

Dr. Cindy Moreaux grew up in Oklahoma and knew from a young age that she wanted to become a veterinarian. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Nebraska, where she also worked as an Outward Bound instructor, leading backpacking, rock climbing, and dogsledding expeditions. In 1998, she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University.

Much of Dr. Cindy’s career has been rooted in Montana, where she practiced small animal medicine and owned her own veterinary hospital for over a decade. Kaua‘i North Shore Animal Clinic was fortunate to have both Dr. Cindy and her husband, Dr. Shannon Moreaux, at the helm during the clinic’s early years. Their diagnostic-forward, comprehensive approach helped shape the medical foundation the clinic still upholds today.

Now based in Montana, Dr. Cindy serves as KNSAC’s remote Medical Director, consulting regularly on cases and supporting the clinic’s in-house veterinary team. Though she primarily works from afar, she remains closely connected to the practice and continues to visit Kaua‘i as often as she can.

Dr. Cindy and Dr. Shannon are parents to Hannah and Jack. Their animal family includes Josie the yellow lab, Jax the blue heeler, and a cat named Stormy. In her free time, Dr. Cindy enjoys outdoor adventures, reading, traveling, and spending time with friends. She especially appreciates any chance to soak up the Kaua‘i sunshine—and time with Shannon.

Dr. Casey Walczuk is one of our skilled veterinarians at Kaua‘i North Shore Animal Clinic. She grew up in Texas and earned both her undergraduate and veterinary degrees from Texas A&M.

After completing veterinary school, Dr. Casey gained valuable experience working in a busy mixed animal practice in Colorado. She and her husband Filip eventually relocated to Kaua‘i, drawn by the island’s natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor living.

Since joining the KNSAC team, Dr. Casey has provided care for animals, large and small, across the island, but now focuses her work primarily on small animal medicine in the clinic. In 2024, Dr. Casey and Filip welcomed their first child, adding a new layer of joy to their lives. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, spending time at the beach, and going on walks with Filip, their dog Smalls, and their newest family member.

Jessica Fredericks is the practice manager and co-founder of KNSAC, where she brings unwavering drive, sharp operational insight, and a deep love for animals to everything she does. With close to three decades of experience in the veterinary field, she has worked in just about every role—from the front desk to large animal fieldwork—and knows firsthand what it takes to keep a clinic running smoothly.

Raised in a household filled with animals of all kinds, Jessica developed her passion for care early on. She spent years competing in equestrian sports at the highest levels, traveling internationally and building the focus, stamina, and leadership that now serve her in the clinic every day. After settling on Kaua‘i, she and her sister Susan founded KNSAC to bring high-quality, heart-centered veterinary care to the North Shore community.

Today, Jessica is the steady force behind the scenes, guiding the clinic’s daily flow, supporting her team, and ensuring every patient is treated with compassion and professionalism. When she’s not at the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and tending to her beloved beehive.

Emily has been a fixture of our team since 2019, before the clinic’s doors even opened! Emily has been caring for Kauai’s pets as an assistant since 2010. She is Fear Free Certified and enjoys the fast paced variety of veterinary medicine. As the clinic’s lead small animal assistant, Emily enjoys providing exceptional care for hospitalized and anesthesia patients. Early on surgery mornings, before patients arrive, Emily can be found making sure each kennel has a fluffy blanket and a stuffed animal for the patient to cuddle when they wake up. When not caring for the furry and feathered friends in the clinic, she enjoys camping in Koke’e, gardening, and taking her dogs Aria and Nalu to the beach with her husband Teo. In addition to the dogs, Emily has two cats, Deshawn and Tucker, and four bunnies, Scout, Ruger, Poppy and Waffles.

Deb has been making the KNSAC crew laugh and keeping us in line since 2022. As a retired Waukesha County Police Officer, Deb is always first to spring to the front line if anything needs tending to, especially if it involves cats! In between snuggling every cat that comes in the clinic’s doors, Deb can be found helping the technicians in any way possible. From kennel turndown service, to processing laboratory samples, Deb is always a go to. Outside of the clinic, Deb and her wife Teri, volunteer with Kaua’i Community Cat Project’s spay/neuter clinic and have fostered over 80 kittens. In addition to their endless fosters, Deb and Teri share their love with two cats, 15yo Ozzy and 12yo Gizmo.

Mele has been sharing her infectious smile and warm aloha with KNSAC since February 2023. As the customer service representative, Mele is often the first face clients and patients see when they walk through the door. She loves greeting all the different animals that come through the clinic’s door. Outside of work, Mele enjoys spending time on the beach with family and shopping. She shares her love with her fur baby Nala and her doggy nephew “Mauka Kimo”.