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.
In March, 2024, the school announced that with the assistance of donor Janice K. Hobbs it purchased a building in San Diego to expand its veterinary services in Southern California.
As the new UC Davis Hobbs Veterinary Center buildout continues, the construction team has been laying the foundation and groundwork for the center to start being framed out. The floor has been placed, along with most major utilities.
Scheduled to open in summer 2026, the Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California will usher in a new era of veterinary care for the region. For more than 25 years, the UC Veterinary Medical Center in San Diego has served pets and their families with excellence and compassion — but demand for advanced veterinary services has far outpaced capacity.
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.
We are excited to share that the Architectural Schematic Design for the Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Center is complete, and the Design Development phase will conclude by mid-November. With contractor selection underway, we are on track for a Grand Opening in Spring, 2026.
