Governor Animal Clinic: Marie Benitez, D.V.M
Governor Animal Clinic: Marie Benitez, D.V.M is a general practice in San Diego, CA. Procedures include Dental Care, Orthopedic Surgery, Behavioral Counseling, and Spaying & Neutering.
About
Governor Animal Clinic is a general veterinary practice in San Diego, CA, providing comprehensive veterinary care for pets from their earliest days through their senior years. Services include wellness exams, dental care, spaying and neutering, parasite control, laboratory testing, X-rays, ultrasound, echocardiograms, nutritional counseling, urgent care, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, behavioral counseling, reproductive care, senior pet care, and euthanasia.
The clinic has served the San Diego community since 1977, welcoming new clients from San Diego, University City, La Jolla, and Clairemont. Their approach emphasizes personalized, thoughtful care with Fear Free-certified staff to create positive experiences for pets.
Surgical team
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Dr. Ronald Schechter
Dr. Ronald Schechter founded the practice with a vision of providing high-quality veterinary care grounded in integrity and compassion.
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Dr. Kirk Feinberg
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Dr. Julie Sorenson
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Dr. Kathy Kaleka
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Dr. Heather Oman
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Dr. Marie Benitez
Procedures
- Dental Care
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Behavioral Counseling
- Spaying & Neutering
- Fear Free Visits
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Laboratory Testing
- Urgent Care
- Extractions
- Nutritional Counseling
- Pet Dental Cleanings
- Pre-anesthetic bloodwork
- Detailed probing to assess gum health
- Anesthetic monitoring
- Pain management
- Reproductive Care
- Euthanasia
- Senior Pet Care
- Oral Surgery
- Wellness Exams
- Professional cleaning and polishing
- Parasite Control
- Local nerve blocks
- Echocardiograms
Equipment
- Full-mouth digital X-rays
- Ultrasound
- X-Rays
Frequently asked questions
- What types of veterinary services does Governor Animal Clinic offer?
- Governor Animal Clinic offers a wide range of veterinary services including wellness exams, Fear Free visits, spaying and neutering, parasite control, dental care, laboratory testing, X-rays and ultrasound, echocardiograms, nutritional counseling, urgent care, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, behavioral counseling, reproductive care, senior pet care, and euthanasia.
- Does Governor Animal Clinic provide dental care for pets?
- Yes, Governor Animal Clinic provides advanced veterinary dentistry and oral surgery for dogs and cats. Their services include routine cleanings, oral exams, diagnostics, and treatment of dental disease, with a focus on preventive care and pet dental cleanings to help keep pets free from oral pain.
- What is Governor Animal Clinic's approach to veterinary care?
- Governor Animal Clinic's approach to veterinary care is guided by compassion for pets and their owners. They focus on personalized, thoughtful care tailored to each pet's unique needs, offer Fear Free-focused experiences with certified team members, and prioritize clear communication and partnership with pet owners.
- Does Governor Animal Clinic offer any promotions for new clients or adopted pets?
- Yes, Governor Animal Clinic offers a complimentary rescue exam for all adopted pets when adoption paperwork is presented. They also have a puppy visit promotion that includes complimentary flea and tick prevention at the first exam for new puppies.
- What diagnostic imaging services are available at Governor Animal Clinic?
- Governor Animal Clinic provides advanced diagnostic imaging services including X-rays, ultrasound, and echocardiograms. These tools are used to diagnose injuries, illnesses, internal conditions, and evaluate heart health to support precise diagnosis and tailored treatment plans.