About Dr. Cecil

   I started my piscine career while a zookeeper, adding the care of pond fish to my duties since they were basically ignored as “just fish”. During veterinary school, I selected a zoological medicine track with an emphasis in aquatic species. Externships at many renowned aquaria led to an internship position with the Thad Cochran Warm Water Aquaculture Center in Mississippi where my knowledge of fish diagnostics and treatment grew exponentially.

As a private practitioner in the San Diego area for over 15 years, I have been treating avian, exotic and piscine species exclusively. I am involved with the Koi Club of San Diego and Tropical Fish Society, in addition to a consultant for the Hubbs/Sea World Research Institute and Chula Vista Nature Center. Working with individual pet fish and aquaculture has provided me with a unique diagnostic approach, focusing on single animals, population dynamics and habitat ecology.

I believe we, as a veterinary community, can treat our aquatic family members with the same high level of medicine that is offered to our canine and feline companions. Modalities such as a complete physical examination, blood work and bacteriology are vital diagnostic criteria and routinely performed at my practice. Specialized diagnostics including serology, radiography, ultrasonography and endoscopy can be arranged to better care for you aquatic family member.