Dr. Bigelow
Dr. Bigelow, the medical director of CVC, has been a veterinarian for over 30 years. His undergraduate work was completed at UC Davis. He went to veterinary school at Ross University. Dr. Bigelow worked in Cleveland, Ohio for five years in a small animal practice and also worked one day a week at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Since moving back to California in 1996 to be closer to family, Dr. Bigelow has worked at Center Veterinary Clinic and became the owner in 1999. He has a special interest in dentistry.. He owns one dog, two cats and one bird, Iga Flyga. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, fantasy football, taking the dogs to dog beach and hanging out with his four children. Dr. Bigelow’s favorite thing about being a veterinarian is watching pets grow up and be a special member of the family!
Dr. Clore
A native of Kentucky, Dr. Emily Clore completed her undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University majoring in Human & Organizational Development. Then after a quarter-life crisis brought on by an unfulfilling career in corporate sales in Boston, she returned to her childhood dream and set her sights on vet school. Dr. Clore graduated from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012.
At Center Vet Clinic she specializes in preventive medicine for dogs and cats where she puts particular emphasis on pet owner education and empowerment to help you make informed decisions for your pet’s health care. She enjoys working with you to create careful, customized diagnostic and treatment plans for your furry family member. When Dr. Clore is not in the clinic, you can find her playing with her dogs Iggy & Herbie or chasing a golf ball around with her wife.
Dr. Boitnott
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
Dr. Brittany Boitnott grew up on a dairy farm in southwestern Virginia, where she discovered her love for animals. She attended Virginia Tech for an undergraduate degree in Dairy Science. Dr. Boitnott decided to make the switch from our larger furry friends to our smaller furry friends and attended Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated in 2023 to pursue a career in small animal medicine. Dr. Boitnott has a love for integrative veterinary medicine and attended Chi University where she has been trained in Veterinary Acupuncture.
Dr. Boitnott’s interests include being outdoors, yoga, paddle boarding, and spending time with her pets and partner.
Dr. Geiger
Dr.Geiger’s path toward veterinary medicine began in her hometown of Cincinnati, where she discovered a strong passion for the care of animals working at a local wildlife rehabilitation center. After obtaining her doctorate from the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Geiger completed an internship outside of Chicago before moving to Los Angeles to work in a combination emergency/general practice clinic. In both of the experiences, she further developed her interests and skills in urgent care and behavioral medicine. Dr. Geiger’s approach to medicine strongly emphasizes the well-being of animals in and out of the clinical environment, and focuses on working closely with clients to create successful pathways toward rehabilitation, as well as maintenance of healthy lifestyles in her patients. When she is not working, Dr. Geiger enjoys hiking with her dog, Phoebe, reading with her cat, Freyja, and playing music with her husband.
Dr. Lee
Dr. Lee, a San Diego native, discovered his passion for veterinary medicine early on while helping at his family’s small animal clinic. With over a decade of experience as a veterinary technician under his belt, he built a strong foundation in hands-on animal care. Driven by his curiosity about human and animal behavior, Dr. Lee earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, before completing his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. Outside of work, Dr. Lee enjoys staying active — whether it’s playing with his spirited Shiba Inu at the park, cycling through Carmel Valley, or exploring LA’s culinary scene with his girlfriend.
Steven
Hospital Manager
Steven has been in the veterinary field for over 10 years as a Registered Veterinary Technician and is the Hospital Manager at Center Vet Clinic. Steven owns Jolene, an adorable Yorki-Pom, and his senior cat, Buster. When not working, Steven enjoys hiking and trying new restaurants. Steven especially loves client education and is a very kind, competent problem solver and leader.
Gina
Assistant Manager, RVT
Gina has been an RVT for over 15 years. She has a special interest in surgery and dentistry and loves how veterinary medicine is constantly evolving to provide even better care for our pets. Besides her 2 sons, Gina shares her home with 1 dog, 3 cats, a Bearded Dragon, guinea pig and chinchilla. In her spare time, Gina enjoys relaxing and hanging out with her family. We love having Gina’s dedication to excellent care here at CVC!
Natalie
RVT
Natalie has been a Registered Veterinary Technician at Center Vet Clinic for over 15 years. After graduation from UC Davis, she attended the Veterinary Technician program and did a student internship at CVC. We loved her and Natalie has been with us ever since. Natalie has a special interest in surgery and dentistry . She loves music, movies and traveling whenever she can. We are so grateful to have such a knowledgeable, detail oriented, patient and kind RVT that has helped Center Vet in so many ways!
Julie
RVT
We are so lucky that Julie has been a part of the Center Vet team for over 25 years. Over the years she has helped countless pets and clients. Besides the adorable puppies and kittens, Julie loves seeing the relationships between the pets and parents and believes in that strong human/animal bond. Julie has 2 children and 2 dogs. When not at work, Julie loves playing pickleball, hiking, riding motorcycles and doing anything outdoors and adventurous.
Stephanie
Vet Assistant
Stephanie has been a smiling, welcoming part of Center Vet Clinic for over 8 years. Stephanie has a Rottweiler and a Pug at home but loves and greets all pets with so much love. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is forming bonds with animals and clients. Besides planning a wedding, Stephanie loves hanging out with her nieces, going to the beach and is always up for any adventure.
Michelle
Groomer
Michelle, Expert Groomer, has been working at Center Veterinary Clinic since 2018 but has over 14 years of grooming experience. You can find Michelle’s house filled with many dogs, cats and her adorable, happy son! Michelle has such a calm and soothing presence with the pets and each time they come out looking fabulous. Michelle takes great pride in her work and does a top notch job each and every visit. Having Michelle as part of our Center Veterinary Clinic Team has allowed us to offer awesome grooming to all of our fur babies. We know you will enjoy her sweet, kind demeanor as much as we do!
Arianna
Client Service Representative; Urgent Care Coordinator
Ari is a graduate from the Art Institute of Chicago and helped to design our new logo! She relocated to San Diego and when her puppy, Simba, got Parvo she had a wonderful experience at a veterinary hospital, Ari decided she would like to work at a vet hospital. She is a quick learner and so helpful and kind to everyone she meets. She runs the Urgent Care Mondays-Fridays. She loves taking her now healthy Golden Retriever, Simba, to Dog Beach, practicing yoga, going to the gym and hanging out with friends. Ari loves learning new things and we love having her at CVC!
Esme
Vet Assistant
Esme has been in the veterinary medical field since 2017 graduating from Pima College with a degree as a Veterinary Assistant. Esme shares her home with her adorable daughter, 2 dogs and 2 cats. In her time off, Esme loves going to the beach and taking long walks. Her favorite part of working at Center Vet Clinic is helping all of the animals and meeting the new kittens and puppies! Esme is a great addition to the CVC Staff.
Charlotte
RVT
Charlotte has been in the veterinary medical field for over 10 years and has been a registered veterinary technician since 2021 at CVC. Charlotte is a huge cat advocate. She loves helping all pets feel better. Charlotte is an excellent listener and a very compassionate person to animals and humans alike. When not at work, you can find Charlotte playing video games, eating her husband’s amazing cooking and chilling with her two kitties. Clients, animals and staff all love having Charlotte being a part of the CVC team.
Shana
RVT
Shana has been in the veterinary field since 2007. She loves being able to help pets and humans and having the satisfaction of knowing that she makes a difference. Shana has a special interest in dentistry and Urgent Care. Shana is an avid video gamer and disc golf player and shares her home with her husband, dog name Lightning and 2 cats. Center Vet Clinic is grateful to have someone with so much experience on our team.
Michelle
Client Service Representative
Michelle is the smiling face that greets you and your pets as you walk in the door. She is a native San Diegan with an adorable Pit Bull named King. Michelle enjoys going to the gym and spending time with her nephews. We are so lucky that Michelle decided to try veterinary medicine and her love for the animals and helping others shines through. She is enjoying meeting different patients and building relationships with clients.
Sydney
Vet Assistant
Sydney started her career in veterinary medicine in 2020 and is working towards her goal of being a registered veterinary technician. Sydney lives with two dogs and likes to hang out with her friends and family, practice guitar and paint. Sydney is grateful that she gets to interact with animals on a daily basis. Sydney always comes to work with a bright smile, positive attitude and has a kind word for every pet and person she comes in contact with.
