Dr. Hygan Baghoyan
Dr. Hygan Baghoyan was born and raised in Southern California, where her love for animals began early—often “seeing appointments” with imaginary patients and the family dog. This deep connection to animals, paired with a passion for science, led her to the University of California, Davis, where she earned a B.S. in Wildlife Conservation Biology. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences.
During veterinary school, Dr. Baghoyan completed externships in cardiology, critical care, dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, radiology, and surgery. After graduation, she gained extensive experience in emergency and general practice across Southern California.
A proud member of the California Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Baghoyan has also served on several boards throughout the years. Having returned to San Diego several years ago, she’s grateful to be part of the team at Helen Woodward’s Companion Animal Hospital, where she once volunteered.
She has a special place in her heart for geriatric dogs and for nervous cats and dogs who need a little extra patience and compassion in the clinic. Dr. Baghoyan is committed to delivering high-quality care and to client education.
Outside of the clinic, she enjoys traveling, being out in the sun, baking sourdough bread, and she cherishes her summers in San Diego being outdoors with her husband and their rescue pup, Pebbles. She is also fluent in Western Armenian.
