Dr Charles Mintzer - WALNUT, CA

By the time Charles Mintzer was 10 years old, he was already known as the neighborhood animal caretaker. Growing up in a small Queens, New York apartment, Charles often walked neighbors’ pets and was always concerned about their health. In his own home, Charles kept non-traditional pets such as chameleons, garden snakes, a myna bird, and a baby chick that somehow grew into a raucous rooster. Following a family trip to Florida, Charles even found himself with a baby alligator. Young Charles’ affinity for animals continued throughout his life, providing him with a wonderful foundation for his veterinary career!

Growing up with his mother and older sister, Charles enjoyed playing roller hockey, football, and stick-ball. He competed in Little League baseball until age 10, when he realized that he didn’t have the talent to succeed as a professional baseball player. Once he abandoned that goal, Charles happily focused on becoming a veterinarian, and enjoyed his mother’s lifelong support for his career choice.

During Charles’ high school years, he participated in a program for students who planned to become veterinarians. For two summers, Charles worked on dairy farms in upstate New York. Next, he enrolled in Cornell University’s undergraduate program, and worked in animal hospitals during his summers. In 1978, Charles graduated from the Cornell University College of Veterinary medicine. By that time, Charles was ready for a change of climate, and happily moved to warm, sunny southern California.

After purchasing and growing his own veterinary practice, Dr. Mintzer combined his efforts with Dr. Beighlie in 2008. After both practices were merged, the new All Pets Medical and Surgical Center offered more sophisticated technology and expanded treatment options. In particular, Dr. Mintzer is intrigued by veterinary dermatology; and he has been fortunate to receive additional training from recognized dermatology specialists. Read more: http://vetnpets.com/veterinarian-diamond-bar.html