Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California (Opening Early 2026)
Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California (Opening Early 2026) is a general practice practice in San Diego, CA. Procedures include echocardiograms, 24/7 emergency and critical care (ER/ICU), cardiology, and nephrology/urology.
About
The Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California, slated to open in fall 2026, will be a state-of-the-art specialty veterinary center. It aims to expand world-class UC Davis expertise and the highest level of specialty care for pets. The facility will feature dedicated suites for radiography, cardiology, surgery, medical oncology, 24/7 emergency and critical care (ER/ICU), and nephrology/urology. It will also provide diagnostic and imaging support to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance veterinarians.
Located at 5040 Shoreham Place in the University City area of San Diego, this new center will be seven times larger than the current facility. Its mission is to serve many more animals, expand veterinary resources in Southern California, and offer training opportunities in a wide range of specialties. The hospital will focus on providing life-changing treatment for cats, dogs, and other beloved companion animals.
Surgical team
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Joseph Castro
RVT
For Joseph Castro, RVT, a career in veterinary medicine wasn't planned from the start — it grew from a simple desire to help.
Procedures
- echocardiograms
- 24/7 emergency and critical care (ER/ICU)
- cardiology
- nephrology/urology
- surgery
- medical oncology
- dialysis
- therapeutic plasma exchange
Equipment
- radiography
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California expected to open?
- The new state-of-the-art Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California is slated to open in fall 2026, though one source mentions summer 2026 and another spring 2026. Renovations are currently underway at the 5040 Shoreham Place location.
- What types of specialty services will be offered at the new Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California?
- The new center will feature dedicated suites for radiography, cardiology, surgery, medical oncology, 24/7 emergency and critical care (ER/ICU), and nephrology/urology. Plans include expanding offerings with additional specialty services in the first five years to meet evolving patient needs.
- What is the mission of the Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California?
- The mission is to serve many more animals with the highest levels of care, create training opportunities in a wide range of specialties, expand the veterinary resources available in Southern California, and foster path-breaking research and clinical trials.
- What role does the center play in veterinary education and research?
- The center aims to create specialized veterinary teaching and training opportunities, facilitate clinical research studies, and foster path-breaking research and clinical trials. It will also offer robust opportunities for students, residents, and area veterinarians to develop specialty skills.
- What types of animals will the Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center Southern California treat?
- The hospital will focus on providing life-changing treatment for cats, dogs, and other beloved companion animals. It will also provide diagnostic and imaging support to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance veterinarians.
Contact & hours
Address
5040 Shoreham Pl
San Diego
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