Our Story · Oceanside, California
About Dr. Cecilia Morris & Our Hospital
A lifelong love of animals, rooted in compassionate care.
At Rancho Del Oro Veterinary Hospital, we believe caring for pets is a partnership with the people who love them. Dr. Cecilia Morris treats every patient with the same thoughtfulness and attention she would want for her own pets, with a focus on quality of life and helping animals stay healthy for as long as possible.
Meet Dr. Cecilia Morris, DVM
A calling that began early
Dr. Cecilia Morris's love for animals began early. Growing up in San Francisco, she knew she wanted to become a veterinarian by the age of 13, after her family brought an injured rabbit to the San Francisco Zoo for care. That experience sparked a lifelong commitment to helping animals feel their best and giving pet families thoughtful, compassionate support.
She graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology, and went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California, Davis, in 1992. After veterinary school, she completed a one-year internship in Sacramento, building experience in small-animal medicine, surgery, and emergency care.
Dr. Morris began her career back in the San Francisco neighborhood where she grew up, practicing at Balboa Pet Hospital alongside Dr. Paul Clary. Her path later brought her to San Diego County, where she continued caring for pets and families in Clairemont and North County.
In 2000, Dr. Morris became part of Rancho Del Oro Veterinary Hospital in Oceanside. Since then, she has continued to make compassionate, personal care the heart of her work—treating each patient with the attention and kindness she would want for her own pets.
Her work has been recognized with the Best Vet of San Diego distinction, and she was recommended by Animal Planet in 2012. Away from the hospital, Dr. Morris enjoys time with her family, camping, and playing piano.
Experience & education
Care grounded in experience
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