Dr. Craig Mohnacky graduated from The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. Dr. Craig Mohnacky’s passion is developing lasting relationships with his clients by partnering with them so each and every client can become the best possible care-giver for their pets. Dr Mohnacky’s enthusiasm for his profession stems from the gratification he receives from these client/pet partnerships, enabling him to provide the best care possible for your beloved pets. This human-animal bond ultimately defines Dr Mohnacky and is the reason he has enjoyed such an esteemed career in veterinary medicine.Dr Mohnacky’s current role of mentoring young doctors and staff allows Mohnacky Animal Hospitals to pursue the above vision on a larger scale. Mohnacky Animal Hospitals is always looking for ways to give back to the community as exemplified by our work with humane organizations, animal help agencies, and the Helping Paws Foundation. Originally from Parma, Ohio, Dr Mohnacky moved to California after graduating from veterinary school and started his first veterinary practice in 1981, Village Square Animal Hospital, in Encinitas. He moved to Carlsbad in 1987 and opened Mohnacky Animal Hospital of Oceanside in August of that year. In 1997, Dr. Mohnacky acquired the Carlsbad location near the Plaza Camino Real Shopping Center, then added our Escondido location in 2002 and finally Mohnacky Animal Hospital of Vista in 2003.As President & CEO, Dr. Mohnacky is a visionary and through his leadership, Mohnacky Animal Hospitals continues to be a resource to clients and the local community. Through innovations involving Pet Care Rewards Memberships, Client Loyalty Programs, community engagement with Our Helping Paws Foundation, Staff leadership and accountability training, he has been rewarded with the honor of serving his clients and their loved pets throughout San Diego North County and beyond.