California Turtle and Tortoise Club

List of Veterinarians Who Treat Turtles and Tortoises in California

This list has been compiled to help turtle and tortoise owners locate veterinarians who can treat their animals. Please note that the entries have been submitted by California Turtle and Tortoise Club members and in some cases by the veterinarians themselves. Appearance of a veterinarian on the list does not constitute an endorsement by CTTC.

There have been tremendous advances in the treatment of reptiles over the last few years, but readers should be aware that few veterinarians have received specialized training in reptile medicine, let alone in caring for chelonians. You may wish to contact other CTTC members for references. Medical treatment for your pet can be very expensive. In our experience, typical office visits cost $35-$50. Diagnostic and laboratory tests (for example fecal examinations for parasites, blood work, or X-rays) often cost about the same amount as the office visit for each test. Combined with the cost of any medication, treatment for your animal may easily cost $100-$200. Costs for surgery are much higher.

Since most illnesses occur in recently acquired animals or in animals kept for long periods under improper conditions, expensive medical costs can often be avoided. Take care when selecting an animal, and make sure that you can provide the proper care for it before you get it. Quarantine new additions to prevent the spread of disease.

The list is grouped by county, alphabetized by city. If you use the find button on your browser you should be able to locate nearby veterinarians by typing in your zip code. Please let us know of any changes or additions.

Contra Costa County

Pleasant Hill

Louisa Asseo, DVM
2211 Morello Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 676-1909.

San Ramon

Kristen Willams, DVM; Elizabeth Kestler, DVM, Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center
2000 Bishop Dr., San Ramon, CA 94583 
(925) 866-8387 ext 106, (925) 997-0188 (cell)

Walnut Creek

Dr. Wendi Aengus, Valley Veterinary Hospital
1780 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925-932-2420

Dr. Ruth Adams & Dr. Leslie Garrow, VCA Cottage Animal Hospital
1590 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-935-9080

Fresno County

Clovis

Steven Fenster, DVM, Clovis Pet Hospital
722 Lincoln Ave., Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 297-1222

Fresno

G.K. Shahbazian, DVM, Escalon Veterinarian
66 E. Escalon Ave., #102, Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 432-3300

Ken Stocks, DVM, San Joaquin Veterinary Clinic
4333 N. Blackstone, Fresno, CA 93704
(209) 227-3596

Kelly Weaver, DVM, Vet Smart Pet Hospital
3220 West Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93711
(209) 271-0437

Humboldt County

Arcata

Jerilou Oliphant, DVM, Arcata Animal Hospital
1701 Giuntoli Lane, Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2402

Inyo County

Bishop

Carl Lind, DVM, Bishop Veterinary Hospital
1650 N. Sierra Highway, Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-5801

Kern County

Bakersfield

Sherry Clark, DVM, Southwest Vet. Hospital
2905 Brundage lane, Bakersfield, CA 93304
(805) 327-5719

Ridgecrest

Crestwood Animal Hospital
1131 Inyokern Road, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7616

Kings County

Lemoore

Richard Svihla, CDV, Lacy Animal Hospital
522 Warren Drive, Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-7532

Los Angeles County

Agoura Hills

Bradford Capper, DVM, Agoura Animal Clinic
28282 Dorothy Dr., Agoura, CA 91301
(818) 991-1036

Alhambra

H.D. Henstra, DVM, Alhambra Vet. Hospital
1501 W. Mission Rd., Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 289-9227

Altadena

Bronwyn Dawson, DVM, Vanderhoof Veterinary Hospital
2235 Lake Ave #101, Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-5901

Arcadia

Dennis L. Fees, DVM, Arcadia Small Animal Hospital
311 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, CA 91066-1270
(626) 447-2244

Canyon Country

Robert Mushkot, DVM, Adobe Veterinary Hospital
17787 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country, CA 91351
(805) 251-3710

Chatsworth

Steve Haerther, DVM, Cozycroft Pet Hospital
20601 Plummer, Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-3040

Covina

Michael Gerry, DVM, Cypress Animal Hospital
1400 Cypress Ave, Covina, CA 91724
(626) 331-0775

Diamond Bar

Tom Greek, MS, DVM, Village Animal Hospital
23379 Golden Springs Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 861-7463

Downey

Camillo Rocha, DVM, Firestone Animal Hospital
7539 East Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA 90241
(562) 928-1341

Encino

James Isaacs, DVM, Encino Veterinary Clinic
17009 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91316
(818) 783-7387

Dr. Tina Chang, The Animal Clinic of Encino
18010 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91316
(818) 342-7900

Glendale

Christopher Cauble, DVM, Mobile Vet
Housecalls Greater Los Angeles Area, 820 Thompson Ave. #2, Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 242-5576

Glendora

R. Corbett, DVM, Alosta Animal Hospital
1821 E. Alosta Ave., Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 963-1674

Hawthorne

Walter Rosskopf, DVM; Richard Woerpel, DVM, Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital
4871 W. Rosecrans Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-0693

Inglewood

Michael Oshry, DVM,
815 W. Manchester, Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 649-6211, (310) 776-4444

Lancaster

Dr. Larry F. Bosma, North Valley Veterinary Clinic
43619 N. Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 945-7906

Alson Sears, Sears' Veterinary Hospital
565 West Ave. I, Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5911

Lomita

Patty Boge, DVM, Narbonne Animal Clinic
25445 Narbonne Ave, Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 325-5850

Long Beach

Bill Ridgeway, DVM, Long Beach Animal Hospital
3816 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 434-9966

Monrovia

Nicole Gueniat, DVM, Monrovia Animal Medical Center, Inc.
1128 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016-4170
(626) 358-1146

Northridge

Michael Brown, DVM, Noreda Animal Clinic
8918 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-1216

Norwalk

Gerry Citek, DVM, Norwalk Pet Care Clinic
9640 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA 90241
(562) 863-3366

Palmdale

David Gantenbein, DVM, Antelope Valley Animal Hospital
1326 West Ave., N. Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 273-1234

Palos Verdes

Chris Cauble, DVM, B. Brunskill, DVM, Center Animal Hospital
897 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
(310) 377-5548

Pasadena

Richard Willis, DVM, Pasadena Pet Hospital
25 Fulton St., Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 795-4353

Reseda

Dennis Morley, DVM, Morley Animal Hospital
7125 Darby Ave. Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 343-1915

Santa Monica

Walter Holtan, DVM, Pet Medical Center
1534 14th St., Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-8218

Frank Lavac, DVM, Cassie Jones, DVM, Wilshire Animal Hospital
2421 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-4587

Sepulveda

Ted Adler, DVM, Adler Veterinary Group
16911 Roscoe Blvd., Sepulveda, CA 91343
(818) 893-6366

Torrance

Robert M. Kaufman, DVM; Christy Berg, DVM, Harbor Animal Hospital
2078 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3733

West Hills

Amy Worell, DVM, All Pets Medical Centre
7606 Fallbrook Ave., West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 883-2600

Merced County

Merced

Christine McFadden, DVM, Valley Animal Hospital
58 West 16 Street, Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-7387

Dr. Leah Hill, Animal Medical Center
3765 East Yosemite Avenue, Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-0434

Monterey County

Monterey

Dr. Shannon Thomas and Dr. Amy Wells, Avian and Exotic Clinic of the Monterey Peninsula
20 Lower Ragsdale, Suite 150, Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-1147
www.aecvets.com

Dr. Cynthia Nichols, Parkview Veterinary Hospital
571 E. Franklin St., Suite C, Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-2672
www.parkviewvet.net

Orange County

Fullerton

Dr. Belinda Lee, Tri-City Pet Hospital
1145 S. Placentia Ave., Fullerton, CA 92631
(714) 870-9090

Huntington Beach

Kechen Chang, DVM, Sea Gate Veterinary Hospital
16061 Bolsa Chica Rd, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 846-4436

Don Lundholm, DVM, Adams Pet Clinic
10130 Adams, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1605

Donald R. Tyler, DVM, Beach City Animal Hospital
7412 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 847-3523

Irvine

Dr. Gayle Roberts, Northwood Animal Hospital
13925 Yale Ave. #115, Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 559-1992

Laguna Niguel

Dr. Eddie Song, South Coast Veterinary Hospital
30001 Town Center Dr. Ste. 5, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 249-7777

Lake Forest

Scott Weldy, DVM, Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital
21771 Lake Forest Dr. #111, Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 855-9744

Los Alamitos

Andrea Glasser, DVM, VCA Rossmoor El Dorado Animal Hospital
10832 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 598-8621

Mission Viejo

Douglas L Coward, DVM, Animal & Bird Clinic of Mission Viejo
24912 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 768-3651

Orange

Dr. Belinda Lee, Orange Veterinary Hospital
1100 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, Ca 92868
(714) 997-8200

San Clemente

Matt Brady, DVM, Veterinary Housecalls
149 Ave Pelayo, San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 498-9588

Tustin

K. G. Kali, DVM, North Tustin Vet. Clinic
14081 S. Yorba, Suite 103, Tustin, CA 92680
(714) 838-7440

Westminster

Tia Greenberg DVM, Westminster Veterinary Group
6621 Westminster Blvd. Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 899-1100
 

Riverside County

Corona

Randy Strathman, DVM, Corona Community Animal Hospital
423 E. Grand Ave., Corona, CA 92879
(951) 279-7387

La Quinta

Kevin Fenton, DVM, All Creatures Animal Hospital
78-359 Hwy 111, La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 564-1154

Moreno Valley

Hong Park, DVM, Sunnymead Veterinary Clinic
24588 Sunnymead Blvd., Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 242-4056

Palm Desert

Terry Hicks, DVM, Palm Desert Animal Hospital
73120 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 568-9377

Susan Klages, DVM, Eldorado Animal Hospital
74-320 Hwy 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
(619) 340-4243

Riverside

Michael Christianson, DVM, The Pet Hospital
2828 Campus Parkway, Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 697-1095

Sacramento County

Davis

Fredric Frye, DVM, Frederick Frye & Associates
741 Plum Lane, Davis, CA 95616-3237
(530) 758-6257

Elk Grove

Dr. Van Riper; Dr. Haase
8640 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 685-9589

Fair Oaks

Dr. Richard Slevin; Dr. Marianne Brick, Madison Avenue Veterinary Clinic
8520 Madison Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 961-1541

Orangevale

Jyl Rubin, DVM, Dr. Jyl's Mobile Vet Connection
7438 Cardwell Avenue
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 989-0738

Roseville

Victoria Joseph, DVM; Gary Forney, DVM, Bird & Pet Clinic of Roseville
4010 Foothills Blvd., Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 773-6049

San Bernardino County

Hesperia

J. McClaine, DVM, Desert Care Animal Hospital
15664 Main Street, Suite 130, Herperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-7387

Joshua Tree

Critter Care of Joshua Tree
61720 Commercial St., Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 366-1195

Redlands

Louis Burch, D.V.M., Animal Medical Center of Redlands
340 N. 6th Street, Redlands, CA 92374
(909) 793-4775

Nancy Modglin, D.V.M., Tri City Pet Hospital
25837 Business Center Dr., Suite C, Redlands, CA 92374
(909) 796-4277

San Bernardino

Sherry Brothers, DVM
1731 E. Highland Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 889-0093

Upland

Richard Johnson, DVM, Central Veterinary Hospital
281 N. Central Ave., Upland, CA 91786
(909) 981-2855

San Diego County

El Cajon

Rosanne Brown, DVM, Rancho San Diego Animal Hospital
2988 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 660-6767

David Judy, DVM, Judy Vet. Clinic
1764 N. 2nd St., El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 449-3500

Escondido

Dr. Lindbeck, DVM, Del Norte Plaza Vet. Clinic
306-F El Norte Parkway, Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 741-8387

Gary Gallerstein, DVM, Acacia Animal Hospital
1040 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 745-8115

La Mesa

Todd R. Cecil, DVM, Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
Avian/Exotic Service
5232 Jackson Drive, Suite 105
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-4800

Robert Larsson, DVM, University Animal Clinic
7134 University Ave., La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-9861

Lemon Grove

Michael Clark, DVM, San Diego Pet Hospital
7368 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 462-6600

Oceanside

Jeff Smith, DVM, Mission Animal & Bird Hospital
3308 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 433-3763

Rancho Santa Fe

Rancho Santa Fe Veterinary Hospital
6525 Calle Del Nido, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 759-8797

San Diego

Thomas H. Boyer, DVM, & Grafton Houston, MS, DVM, The Pet Hospital of Tierrasanta
6030 Santo Rd, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 569-7777

Patricia Carter, DVM, Rancho Mesa Animal Hospital
8710 Miramar Rd., San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 566-0422

Harjot Gil, DVM, American Animal Hospital
8135#2 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 586-7387

Jeffrey Jenkins, DVM, Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital
2317 Hotel Circle S. #C, San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 260-1412

Ronald Ridgeway, DVM, North Park Vet. Hospital
4054 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 299-6020

Bob Smart, DVM, Genessee Bird & Pet Clinic
5621 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 278-1575

San Marcos

Mark Handel, DVM, Palomar Animal Hospital
2615 S. Santa Fe Ave., San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 727-7622

Spring Valley

S. Clemmensen, DVM; A. Edmiston, DVM, Paradise Valley Road Pet Hospital
8360 Paradise Valley Rd., Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 475-9770

San Joaquin County

Manteca

Marilyn Koski, D.V.M, Northgate Veterinary Hospital
296 Northgate Dr., Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 825-6060

San Luis Obispo County

Morro Bay

Duane Stephens, DVM, Coast Veterinary Clinic
1060 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 772-2228

Pismo Beach

Maxwell Conn DVM, Cat and Exotic Care of the Central Coast
565 Five Cities Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-0228

Santa Maria

Donald Martinucci DVM, Adobe Animal Clinic
2255 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-1131

San Mateo County

Belmont

Ava Ackerman DVM, Belmont Pet Hospital
539 Harbor Blvd. Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 593-3161

Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara

Greg Haskell, DVM, La Concepcion Animal Hospital
7126 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-4513

Santa Clara County

Portola Valley

Dr. Chris Sanders, Wildwood Veterinary Hospital
838 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-9453

Stanislaus County

Riverbank

Dr. Faria, Atchison Veterinary Hospital
3112 Atchison, Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1856

Ventura County

Newbury Park

W. M. Thomas Jr., DVM; L. E. Martin III, DVM, Midtown Veterinary Clinic
3333-D Kimber Dr., Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-6694

Port Hueneme

Marti Rae Armington, DVM, Port Hueneme Animal Hospital
701 E. Port Hueneme Rd., Port Hueneme, CA 93041
(805) 488-4514

Simi Valley

Michael Gerardo, DVM, Rancho Sequoia Vet. Hospital
3380 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 522-7476

Laura Gonzales, DVM, Valley Veterinary Clinic
845 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 526-0917

Thousand Oaks

Karen S. Martin, DVM, East/west Veterinary Clinic,
1625 #A Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 496-2930

Ventura

James Gray, DVM, Ventura Veterinary Hospital
1784 Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 648-2797