Our History

In 1997, Dr. Jay Kerr, Dr. James DeLano, and Dr. Franklin Utchen began discussions to merge Crow Canyon Veterinary Clinic (founded 1981 by Dr. Kerr) and Norris Canyon Veterinary Medical Center (founded 1989 by Drs. Delano and Utchen). The goal was to develop a state-of-the-art medical center for pets and provide for the needs of the growing San Ramon Valley area.

With nearly 100 employees, we strive to provide a supportive environment that promotes learning and participation. Working in an exciting environment where team spirit and camaraderie are standard practice, our employees are also recognized and rewarded for their hard work and dedication. Employees take pride in providing clients and their pets with the ultimate level of customer service -- while creating a warm, friendly, and fun environment. Designed by an award-winning architectural firm from Albuquerque, New Mexico, which specializes in the design of new veterinary practices, the hospital opened in November 2000. In honor of the turn of the century, 100 new trees were planted on the grounds, and the address "2000 Bishop Drive" was assigned to the hospital. In 2005, Dr. Kerr retired as a full time veterinarian and Dr. James Pogrel became a partner. In 2006, Marketplace Veterinary Hospital of San Ramon joined Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care to further expand our service profile to the community. We now employ 13 veterinarians with special interests in all areas of veterinary care. Since the inception of Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care, we have continued to raise the bar for quality veterinary care and customer service. The conversion to completely electronic ("paperless") medical record keeping, and the purchase of new ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiology, and laparoscopy equipment are just a few of the examples of innovations that have allowed us to offer the most advanced, least-invasive diagnostic and treatment modalities for our patients.