Dr. Sharon Huston is a board-certified veterinary cardiologist in San Diego and Palm Desert, CA, specializing in the treatment of heart disease in dogs and cats.

Dr. Huston works with companion animals with heart disease, helping to diagnose and treat a variety of heart conditions. She believes that through knowledge and communcation, dogs and cats with heart disease can live joyful and dignified lives. Her philosophy emphasizes a true partnership between the pet's family, the pet's primary veterinarian, and the veterinary cardiologist.

Formerly of California Veterinary Specialists in Murrieta and Carlsbad, Dr. Huston is currently available for cardiac consultations at the VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center, located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego and Desert Veterinary Specialists in Palm Desert.

Dr. Huston also has the honor of providing cardiology services to the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program and is the consulting cardiologist for the The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Dr. Huston is an active participant in continuing education; she participates in training veterinary students from The College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University in Pomona and veterinary schools across the country. She is a cardiac mentor for numerous veterinary interns and residents and is a frequent lecturer in the Southern California community and at national veterinary conferences. Dr. Huston also works with various breed clubs, assisting their efforts to breed healthy dogs and cats.

Background

After earning her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University in 1998, Dr. Huston spent the next four years pursing advanced training at the Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York, the largest private practice veterinary hospital and research center in the U.S. While at the AMC, she completed a 1-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery, which was followed by a three-year residency in veterinary cardiology. Following a series of rigorous examinations, Dr. Huston achieved board-certification in cardiology in 2002.

After becoming board-certified, Dr. Huston remained in New York City as the owner of NYC Veterinary Cardiology. While on the East Coast, Dr. Huston was also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Cardiology at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine where she taught veterinary students, interns, and residents. Dr. Huston returned to her native California on a part-time basis in 2003 and full-time in 2006.