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.
When UC Davis opened the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center San Diego in the early 2000s, the school had the foresight to bring on a pharmacist on site. Even to this day, having an on-site pharmacist is not common at most veterinary hospitals, mainly due to the cost to operate a pharmacy at a veterinary hospital and the small number of pharmacists with veterinary training.
“Our beloved Laska, a German Shepherd, was seven years old when she suddenly stopped eating and became very lethargic. She didn’t want to be near us. Something was very off. We brought her to our regular vet, who diagnosed her as having kidney failure. Attempts to treat her weren’t working. She continued to decline as she remained at the vet’s office.”
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.
Dr. Joao S. Orvalho is a veterinary cardiologist with 20 years of experience at UC Davis, including 17 years at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center in San Diego.
Meet Arthur and learn about the school’s collaboration with the university’s medical school and engineering college in this inspirational video about spina bifida treatments developed at UC Davis.
Susan Walker, a devoted dog rescue volunteer, is forever grateful to the UC Veterinary Medical Center, San Diego for saving the life of her beloved English Setter Ella, who she adopted seven years ago.
