At High Desert Animal Care Hospital in Palmdale CA, we have assembled an expert team of veterinary professionals to bring you the best possible healthcare for your pet.
Our Doctors
Dr. Noemi Prieto
DVM
Dr. Rimsha Malik
DVM
Dr. Rimsha Malik was raised in Brooklyn, New York and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University in 2021. She went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2026. After spending most of her life on the East Coast, Dr. Malik made the exciting move to sunny California to begin her veterinary career.
During her education, Dr. Malik gained experience in shelter and community medicine, clinical research, as well as zoological and wildlife medicine, helping care for a wide variety of animal species. Her professional interests include surgery, dentistry, and pediatric medicine. She has a special passion for feline medicine and is Cat-Friendly Certified. Mr. Malik is also RECOVER CPR Certified, Peaceful Euthanasia Certified, and USDA accredited.
In her free time, Dr. Malik enjoys fostering litters of neonatal kittens and caring for them as they grow.
Our Veterinary Team
Alyssa
Daniella
Jayden
Kyra
Dawn
Mariah
Pam