Veterinarian Overview
Born in the small Provence of La Union, Philippines, he was the oldest of 8 brothers and sisters. His humble beginnings takes him back to his Alma Mater, University of the Philippines- College of Veterinary Medicine graduating with the class of 1965. Back then he started a band of young veterinarians into a Fraternity referred to as ?The Rodeo Club? which is still in existence today as a strong support group for Filipino vets. In 1972 he and his family migrated to the United States finding his first residence and work opportunity in Chicago, Ill. The first successful practice he invested in was called the North Avenue Animal Hospital in Chicago. He ran it for several years and legend has it is that he one day slipped on a patch of ice and told himself to move to the warmer west coast of California. So by the 1980?s he found his next successful practice for 10 years called: Animal Aid Hospital in Anaheim, CA. His ambition called him to pick up another practice in the 1990?s that he remodeled and kept as a thriving practice called: The Orangethorpe Animal Aid Hospital. This was the practice he saw most as the ?family run? business that involved his entire family to play a vital role to keep it successful. He decided to semi-retire in 2012 selling Orangethorpe and doing relief work for various locations but especially at the La Mirada Animal Clinic. His hopes now is to collaborate with his son who is also a veterinarian and begin another one of God?s great plan of his life?s
