Our Mission

We appreciate the special relationship between people and animals. Our goal is to establish close doctor-patient-client relationships through good communication and impeccable service. By doing this, we can improve the health of our patients and thereby improve the quality of life of their families.

Doctor Zapien-Garcia's Welcome

Welcome to our website! After much planning and a great deal of work by many people, Family Dog and Cat Hospital has become a well-established and thriving part of Monrovia's community. This has been an exciting adventure in my veterinary career, and I look forward to caring for you and your pet.

Our hospital name says two important things about us. First, that we are a family business, and second, that we understand that our patients are loved by a family. Our dogs and cats are an integral part of our family, and we know that your pets are just as important to yours.

I am fortunate to have a great staff supporting me, and I know you will be happy to meet them. My husband, David Garcia, has worked in the veterinary field for over 30 years and is a Registered Veterinary Technician. We are happy and proud to own our own practice. Our hospital manager is Roxanne, who has many years of veterinary experience. She is an invaluable problem solver and an essential part of our team. We've also the good fortune to work with numerous caring Veterinary Assistants and Students, who have showed us time and time again their commitment to providing the best animal care possible.

We are a paperless, environmentally-friendly facility using state of the art equipment to provide the excellent service and healthcare each client expects and each patient deserves.

The Family Dog and Cat Hospital Staff sharing a laugh at our Monthly Staff Meeting