A person with short blonde hair wearing a navy blazer smiles while seated on a sofa. — Jan Hobbs shares in a new video what inspired her to donate and create the UC Davis Hobbs Veterinary Center.

Construction Updates: the Foundation Is Set

Learn the latest in the new center's construction progress.

by Amanda Price
February 06, 2026

Construction site interior with scaffolding, ladders, and visible lighting work under way. — *A view of the center as the foundation is laid.*

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.

In the video (below), hear from Jan Hobbs about what inspired her to donate to create the new center, and from Dr. Michael Mison, Associate Dean of Veterinary Medical Center Operations and other personnel about what to expect from the new center. You can get a glimpse into the future of this state-of-the-art facility by viewing the photo gallery of the renderings.