Governor Animal Clinic
San Diego, CA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Governor Animal Clinic has proudly served the community since 1977, providing dedicated veterinary care and building lasting relationships with generations of pet families. Our team combines experience with compassion, including Fear Free-certified staff who focus on creating calm, positive experiences for every pet who walks through our doors. We are deeply committed to delivering thoughtful, individualized care rooted in trust, kindness, and integrity—because at Governor Animal Clinic, we treat your pets like family
Governor Animal Clinic has been caring for pets since 1977, when Dr. Ronald Schechter founded the practice with a vision of providing high-quality veterinary care grounded in integrity and compassion. Over the years, that vision has grown alongside our team. Dr. Kirk Feinberg joined in 1987, followed by Dr. Julie Sorenson in 1998. As the clinic continued to expand, Dr. Kathy Kaleka came on board in 2001, and Dr. Heather Oman joined in 2003. In 2007, we proudly welcomed Dr. Marie Benitez, further strengthening the expertise and collaborative spirit that defines our practice today
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked
Is Governor Animal Clinic accepting new patients?+
Yes — Governor Animal Clinic is currently accepting new patients.
What services does Governor Animal Clinic offer?+
Governor Animal Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Governor Animal Clinic established?+
Governor Animal Clinic has served the San Diego, CA community since 1977.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.