06/16/2026
When your pet needs surgery, the person holding the scalpel matters.
WVC's Hospital Director, Dr. Rick Garcia, has been performing veterinary surgical procedures for over 20 years in the greater Los Angeles area. He trained at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in London, spent years in private practice refining his craft, and has since completed hundreds of advanced procedures — including TPLO, TTA, and the KYON Advanced Locking Plate System.
But ask anyone on our team and they'll tell you the same thing: the skills are only part of it. Dr. Garcia brings the same care to every patient that he brings to his own — four dogs, four kids, 16 chickens, and more lizards, snakes, and one tortoise than we'll try to count. 🐾🦎🐓
If your pet needs surgical care, you're in good hands.