Steve Culver, BS, RVT, CTE
Practice Manager

Steve is a native San Diegan with a passion for animals. As a child, he would be exposed to the art of falconry and bird husbandry through his fathers hobby. Later, Steve would start his animal career at a small animal practice in Ramona. He would obtain his Bachelor’s degree in 1994 and his Registered Veterinary Technician license in 1995. In 1999, Steve would start a lengthy career at the San Diego Zoo’s Harter Veterinary Hospital. During his 16 year tenure, he would obtain his teaching credential and mentor students in the topic of veterinary medicine. He would publish two books on the subject; one on companion medicine and the other relating to exotics. Steve would eventually leave the Zoo and begin his passion for teaching the subject that he spent so many years performing clinically. Teaching led him to PIMA Medical Institute and eventually into hospital management. Steve spent several years managing and mentoring veterinary teams in busy specialty hospitals until he found Stitch Veterinary Urgent Care and Surgery to call his home. Steve spends his free time surfing and taking his white boxer “Boss” to the beach or on hikes with his partner Adriana.