News About the Center

The University of California (UC), Davis has purchased a building in San Diego to expand its veterinary services in Southern California, with the new center slated to open in fall 2025.

After the move, the existing center, UC Veterinary Medical Center - San Diego, will become the Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California. The center’s namesake, Jan Hobbs, is a Southern California philanthropist, animal lover, and UC Davis donor who helped make the building purchase possible.

Visionary philanthropist Jan Hobbs has always loved animals and knows firsthand the power of the human-animal bond. Dedicated to improving the lives of animals, she is partnering with UC Davis to help pets receive the highest level of care through its Southern California veterinary medical center location.