Dr. Fenner is a 1979 graduate of Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where he received Bachelors degrees in zoology and veterinary science in addition to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.  Growing up in Seattle, he always knew that he wanted to be a veterinarian.  Upon graduation, he worked in a small animal practice in Seattle, then in mixed animal practices in Gig Harbor and Port Orchard, Washington.  He found that although he enjoyed horses, cattle, and other farm animals, his passion was dog and cat medicine.  He moved temporarily (he thought) to California in 1981, working in a practice with a board-certified ophthalmologist.  He moonlighted at emergency clinics, and later worked in a five-veterinarian small animal hospital.   All of these practice settings have provided him a wealth of experience and learning.

Visiting friends in Poway, Dr. and Mrs. Fenner fell in love with the area and decided that this was where they wanted to live and work.  They moved to Rancho Bernardo in 1986, opening Bernardo Heights Veterinary Hospital in 1987.

Dr. Fenner enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine.  He especially enjoys internal medicine, geriatrics, surgery, and preventive care.  He has a special interest in the bond between pet owners and their pets.  Dr. Fenner regularly attends continuing education seminars on these and other aspects of veterinary medicine.  This enables us to keep abreast of the latest medical and surgical developments in veterinary medicine.

When away from the office, Dr. Fenner spends time with his 6-year old son and wife, and his dog, seven cats, guinea pigs, horse and goats.  He enjoys reading and writing, working on his house, gardening, and travelling whenever he can.