Tracy Allen came into veterinary medicine looking for something that would keep her engaged — but found far more than she expected.
Now a Registered Veterinary Technician in the nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies service at UC Veterinary Medical Center, San Diego, Tracy has built a career at the intersection of two things she loves most: animals and learning.
"I wanted a job that would keep me engaged. I found veterinary medicine to be interesting and very fulfilling. I love to learn and so I found something that involved my love for animals and learning."
Over the past few weeks, the transformation at 5040 Shoreham Place has been striking. As the center's Executive Director Martin Durham notes: “the underlying design concept continues to emerge.”
Olivia has many claims to fame in her household. She can jump into the air and catch a dragonfly. She can make her needs known with her expressive eyes and a quiet meow. She can “loaf” with the best of them, according to her owner Allison Libeu. But Olivia is also possibly a “one and only” in the world of veterinary medicine. Or at least, one of the few.
To Jenny Tang and her husband, Lei, supporting veterinary health also means helping those who provide the care. They have named the lactation room at the new UC Davis Hobbs Veterinary Center, dedicated to team members who are new mothers. They did this in honor of their “first born,” a Lhasa Apso named Gogo.
“Gogo was our first child,” Jenny said. “She went with us everywhere. She was a spoiled girl! We loved her dearly, and she was with us a very long time.”
Construction on the new Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California is moving at a strong pace. As Executive Director Martin Durham notes, It's really amazing how quickly the interior appearance changes on a weekly basis.”The walls are now up throughout the building, with all offices, exam rooms, and specialty areas clearly identifiable.
Aaron Inserra didn’t set out to spend his career in veterinary cardiology. But fifteen years into his role at UC Veterinary Medical Center, San Diego, it’s clear that cardiology is his calling.
Aaron is an Associate of Science and Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who has been with the cardiology team since the early days of the center. Long before that, his path into veterinary medicine began somewhere else entirely.
Things are taking shape at 5040 Shoreham Place in San Diego. Walls are going up, and with them, a clearer picture of what the Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California will become. What began as a building purchase and a bold vision is quietly, steadily becoming real.
Cupcake came to the UC Veterinary Medical Center, San Diego in need of care from the center’s cardiology specialty team. Thanks to compassionate care funds made available through philanthropic support, Cupcake received critical treatment at the time she needed it most.
Here is Cupcake's inspiring story.
With heartfelt appreciation and love, we want to thank you for your generous support of Cupcake’s Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) surgery.
