Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Mark J. Weimer is a fourth generation California native. Born and raised in Northern California, he spent a lot of time on the family ranch in the San Joaquin Valley. He still remembers his first veterinarian experience from the age of 7, when he assisted his veterinarian uncle in the spay and neuter of many ranch cats. Born with a mind to learn quickly, he chose veterinary medicine for his life's profession.He was introduced to Southern California when he attended USC and graduated in 1982 with a degree in biology. In 1986, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine. He is also a member of Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi, and received The Schneider Honors Award as well as the Sheidy Prize for Pharmacology.In 1986, Dr. Weimer began practicing veterinary medicine in Chatsworth, California. He then relocated to Bear Valley Animal Hospital in Big Bear Lake, California, where he served as hospital manager and provided veterinary services to various indigenous species at the local zoo. Two years later, he began serving the Long Beach and surrounding community at the Mercy Animal Medical Center, as the hospital manager and providing veterinary medical and surgical services to small animals and exotics. In 1992, Dr. Weimer became an associate veterinarian at South Shores Pet Clinic, providing veterinary medical and surgical care to small animals, avian and exotic species. This led to his to co-ownership with Dr. Steed in 1994.During his time as an associate veterinarian at our clinic, the Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro selected Dr. Weimer in 1993 to provide comprehensive veterinary medical and surgical care to sick and injured marine mammals including seals, sea lions, and dolphins. Together with Dr. Steed, Dr. Weimer continues his veterinary responsibilities to sea life at the Marine Mammal Care Center. Capitalizing on the Marine Mammal Care's confidence with Dr. Weimer's veterinary skills, the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific entrusts him to provide veterinary medical and surgical care for the fish, reptiles, birds and various marine mammals at the aquarium.In his efforts to stay up-to-date with the latest in veterinary medicine, Dr. Weimer is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, and The California Veterinary Medical Association.Dr. Weimer is married to Christine and has twin boys, Wills and Harrison. They also have a daughter named Ava. When hes not working at our clinic, he enjoys spending time with his family and driving in amateur and professional auto racing. Dr. Weimer's mission at South Shores Pet Clinic, and for his life, is to use his talents, education, and training, to benefit others. Whether responding to a late night call to care for a sick sea lion, a cat that's been hit by a car or some other lifesaving procedure, he always strives to provide the highest level of veterinary medicine to his clients and their pets and plans on doing so for many years to come.
