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Tri City Veterinary Clinic is proud to serve the Vista and Oceanside area for everything pet related. Our veterinary clinic and animal hospital is privately owned by Dr. Kenneth Porte, DVM, who is a licensed, experienced veterinarian.
Our team is committed to educating our clients on how to keep your pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise. Tri City Veterinary Clinic stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery.
Dr. Porte has been practicing in California for more than 30 years. After graduating with honors from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Porte earned his doctorate of veterinary medicine from Washington State University.
To further his expertise, Dr. Porte completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Michigan State University. This internship included special emphasis on Internal Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, as well as Soft Tissue and Orthopedic Surgery.
During his internship at MSU, Dr. Porte met and married his wife Lorrie, who is also a veterinarian who has recently retired from her veterinary practice. They have two sons. Dr. Porte and his wife live with their chocolate Labrador Retriever.
Among his many interests, Dr. Porte particularly enjoys international travel and discovering new culinary traditions. When he is not traveling for leisure, he attends veterinary conferences and seminars to stay current with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Porte attended and graduated from U.C. Riverside and then attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2021. Dr. Porte completed his clinical year at Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
After graduation Dr. Porte worked part time at Woodside Animal Hospital performing a large number of surgical procedures. He had worked at Tri City full time since June 2023.
He lives with his two dogs, a boxer and a Pitbull/bulldog mix.
Dr. Porte is dedicated to providing your pet with the highest standard of preventative care, along with the most advanced diagnostics and treatment options available. To stay at the forefront of veterinary medicine, Dr. Porte regularly attends national conferences and continuing education seminars, ensuring your pet benefits from the latest research and techniques.
Outside of attending conferences and spending time with his dogs, Dr. Porte enjoys playing online games, particularly Dungeons & Dragons, with friends.
Both of our veterinarians are USDA accredited to meet all your Domestic and International Travel Certification needs. If you are planning a trip with your pet, please Contact Us so we can ensure your pet is compliant with travel requirements. Please DO NOT use the online scheduler for travel related appointments. Pets traveling, to Hawaii or internationally, often need six months or more for preparation. Please call or email us as soon as you know about your travel plans.
Tri City Veterinary Clinic has offered superlative medical care and service to my many cats and dogs for over 12 years. Thanks to Dr. Porte’s vast expertise, my pets are the healthiest, happiest animals they can be. The staff at Tri City Vet are knowledgeable, professional and kind. They treat me like a friend and my pets as if they were their own. I can leave my animals with the Tri City Veterinary Clinic staff knowing they are well-cared for.
– Teri G., Carlsbad, CA
Tri-City Veterinary Clinic has been a part of my family's life for decades! This is the only Vet Clinic I truly trust for my furry "children"...
One of the great values that sets TCVC apart from other clinics is their willingness to approach each issue with small, cost effective steps first. They don't recommend or perform outrageous, unneeded procedures until each less invasive and less costly treatment has been tried. This puts less stress on your pet and less stress on your wallet!
I recommend everyone I know and everyone I meet to visit Tri-City Veterinary Clinic. The staff is the most compassionate and caring as well. We Love TCVC!!!
– Julie H., Oceanside, CA