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February is 

Pet Dental Month! 

Receive 15% off routine dental cleanings all month! Call us at 559-434-5470 or click the button below to book an appointment today! Also, check out our blog on the

importance of routine pet dental care to learn more about keeping your pet's teeth healthy and clean!

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Meet our Doctor

Meet Our Doctor

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Dr. John Gitau Chege, BVM
Veterinarian/Practice Owner

Dr. Chege loves what he does and treats every pet like family. He lives in the Clovis area with his wife, Mercy, and their son Alex, along with their cats Grayson and Dora, their dogs Momo and Bailey, and their tortoise, Kobe. With many years of hands-on experience, he’s known for being kind, calm, and thorough, whether your pet is here for a routine checkup or needs more advanced medical care. 

 

He has been practicing veterinary medicine in California since 2008, after earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, School of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. He later completed the AVMA Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) program and became licensed by the California Veterinary Medical Board in 2008. 

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Emergency and urgent care are a big part of Dr. Chege’s background. Over the years, he has worked as a Veterinarian at hospitals in the Bay Area and Central Valley, including PETS Referral Center (Berkeley), Beacon Veterinary Specialists (Fremont), the San Francisco SPCA (San Francisco—Fillmore & Mission Street locations), Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital (Berkeley), IronHorse VetCare (Dublin), and 24/7 PetVets right here in Fresno, to name a few. That experience helps him stay steady and focused, especially when pets need care quickly.

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His clinical interests include general practice, emergency/urgent care medicine, surgery, and dermatology. Most importantly, Dr. Chege values trust and clear communication, and he is invested in  building long-term relationships with families, so pets can live longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Meet Our Team
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Meet Our Team

Shelby Rolfe

Veterinary Technician

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Damaris Blanco

Veterinary Assistant

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Jennifer Sanchez 

Receptionist

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Serenia 

Hospital Cat 

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Katherinn Hernandez

Veterinary Technician

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Jessica Starr
UC Davis 
Class of 2026

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Daisy Armenta, RVT

Veterinary Technician

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Ashley Blackwell, RVT

Practice Manager

Gail Gonzalez

Receptionist

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Guadalupe Crosland-Davis
 
Veterinary Assistant

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Cristal Ramirez Carrasco, RVT

Veterinary Technician

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Testimonials
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Jacqueline M 

"They are compassionate, patient, kind and understanding"

I am so thankful for Dr. Chege and the whole team here. They are compassionate, patient, kind and understanding. They were able to work us in during an emergency situation and treated us with so much respect and kindness even though it was our first time visiting the clinic. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking compassionate care for their animals.

Emergency Veterinarian in Fresno
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MEMBER OF 

Fresno Veterinarian member of CVMA
Fresno Veterinarian member of AVMA

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