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When Sarge, a Belgian Malinois, first joined Sydney and her husband Dahlton Seel's family, he was still young – under a year old. Dahlton trains dogs for families, and he bonded with Sarge immediately. Sarge was a happy puppy, and got along well with their other two dogs.

“Our work has so much variety to it. In one day, I could put it in a jug cap, place a catheter, I could draw blood, collect urine. I could be in the pharmacy coordinating medications. And I'm also calling clients to see how their pet is doing, checking in to see if they have any other questions about their recent visit.”

Susan Darling knew she wanted to make a difference – being adopted herself, she adopts animals that are without an owner. She has brought in cats (and occasionally a dog) needing a forever home for decades. Her care has helped the lives of many animals, and yet Susan wanted to do even more.

Renovations of an existing building are under way, with design/build team architect Safdie Rabines and builder Swinerton. 

The new Janice K. Hobbs Veterinary Medical Center Southern California will be a  state-of-the-art facility. When doors open in 2026, the existing UC Veterinary Medical Center, San Diego, will move to 5040 Shoreham Place in the University City area of San Diego and become the Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California.

Time spent on his grandfather’s farm as a boy in Brazil led Andre Le Sueur to become a veterinarian. But that wasn’t enough – veterinary school sparked an interest in nephrology, which studies and treats diseases and conditions of the kidneys, and it took additional years to develop that specialty. Le Sueur served two years as a small animal internal medicine resident at São Paulo State University and then earned his master’s degree specializing in the field. 

A typical day for a veterinary cardiologist is usually not “typical” due to the variety of cases, says Dr. Timothy Hodge, DVM, DACVM, veterinary cardiologist at the UC Veterinary Medical Center, Southern California. This specialty is essential for diagnosing and managing different types of heart-related issues in companion animals, and sometimes in larger animals such as horses, and those at the San Diego Zoo. 

Construction on the new Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California building has begun! Thanks to a leadership gift by philanthropist Janice K. Hobbs, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine purchased a building located on Shoreham Place in the University City area of San Diego. The 23,000 square foot building will become the center’s new home in 2026.

Thanks to the visionary philanthropy of Janice K. Hobbs, the Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California will consolidate and expand UC Davis’ veterinary presence in Southern California. With Hobbs’  generous contribution. the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine was able to purchase 5040 Shoreham Place in San Diego. Following renovation, the 23,000-square-foot facility will become the center’s new home. 

Dr. Cedric Dufayet can’t recall a time when he didn’t want to be a veterinarian. Now a nephrologist at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center – San Diego (UCVMC-SD), he leads a specialized hemodialysis and urinary disease program, one of about 15 in the country, and one of just a few in the state. 

A transformational opportunity is here!