Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Serrano received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Washington State University in 1983. After completing a post-graduate internship in Los Angeles, Dr. Serrano gained practical experience working at several different hospitals in the L.A. and Orange county areas before moving to San Diego in 1986. Dr. Serrano briefly interrupted his general practice career to promote a veterinary practice management computer system before moving back to full-time private practice.Dr. Serrano has completed a course in veterinary acupuncture certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Association. IVAS is the leader in veterinary acupuncture education and the largest veterinary acupuncture association in the world. Whether your pet has been recently diagnosed with an illness, or the condition has been long term, acupuncture is a safe and effective means to help your pet maintain a better quality of life. Dr. Serrano will be happy to discuss your pet's specific condition to help determine if acupuncture and other holistic care may be helpful.Besides enjoying the ocean and taking time to surf when he can, Dr. Serrano also loves aviation, and has flown ultralights, sailplanes, single engine aircraft, and paragliders. But he counts as his most cherished accomplishment his marriage to Catherine, who is a massage therapist. They both love to bike and walk the coastal area. The heads of the household, however, are Porter and Stella, young adopted cats that demand as much affection as they give.
