Jody Downhill

Jody Downhill

Owner and Veterinarian

Fallbrook Veterinary Clinic

Woodland Hills, California

About Jody Downhill


Jody Downhill, DVM at Fallbrook Veterinary Clinic, Woodland Hills, CA.

Jody Downhill is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and the owner of Fallbrook Veterinary Clinic in Woodland Hills, California. She has owned and operated the clinic since 2003, after taking over the practice from Dr. Sam Thomas. In 2011, the clinic moved to a larger location on Fallbrook Avenue in Woodland Hills.

Downhill was born and raised in Southern California. She attended Rolling Hills High School and studied at LA Harbor College before earning a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine. She worked as a waitress while completing her undergraduate education. She later earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University and completed her ECFVG internship at Oklahoma State University.

Early in her career, Downhill worked as an overnight emergency doctor at VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital. As a practice owner and veterinarian, she provides medical care for a range of animals. Her clinical scope includes dogs and cats as well as pocket pets, reptiles, and birds. She also treats horses and other farm animals.

Downhill has worked in veterinary medicine for more than two decades. Her work includes preventive care, treatment of illness and injury, and long-term care for animals across different life stages.

Areas of Focus


Veterinary MedicineSmall Animal CareExotic and Farm Animal CarePreventive Pet CareVeterinary Practice Ownership

Career Background


Fallbrook Veterinary Clinic

Owner, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Woodland Hills, California

2003 – Present

VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital

Overnight Emergency Doctor

Berwyn, Illinois

Education


Ross University

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

North Brunswick Township, New Jersey

University of California, Irvine

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences

Irvine, California

Press


Dr. Jody Downhill: A Life Devoted to Healing Animals and Building a Legacy

Dr. Jody Downhill’s story begins in Southern California, where her lifelong bond with animals first took root. “I’ve always had a special way with animals,” she says. Growing up surrounded by dogs, cats, horses—and even a tortoise and a sparrow hawk—Dr. Jody’s home was a small menagerie. That early connection would shape her life’s work.

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How Dr. Jody Downhill Built Fallbrook Veterinary Clinic Into a Lifelong Mission

When Dr. Jody Downhill took over a small veterinary practice in Woodland Hills in 2003, she wasn’t chasing a business trend or a quick win. She was following a calling. With a deep love for animals and a work ethic shaped by years of hands-on experience, she transformed Fallbrook Veterinary Clinic into a thriving, trusted name in her community.

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An Open Letter from Fallbrook Veterinary Clinic and Dr. Jody Downhill

Dear Pet Parents, we know how busy life gets. Between work, family, and all the daily responsibilities, it’s easy to push off your pet’s routine check-up or delay that dental cleaning you meant to schedule months ago.

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Fallbrook Veterinary Clinic’s Journey to Becoming a Local Leader in the Industry

When Dr. Jody Downhill opened the doors to Fallbrook Veterinary Clinic in 2003, she wasn’t just starting a business—she was continuing a lifelong commitment. Raised in Southern California surrounded by animals, Downhill had always felt a special connection with them.

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Jody Downhill Calls for Greater Commitment to Preventative Pet Care

Dr. Jody Downhill, longtime veterinarian and owner of Fallbrook Veterinary Clinic, is raising awareness about the critical importance of preventative medicine for pets. Drawing on almost three decades of veterinary experience, Dr. Downhill is encouraging pet owners to take a more proactive role in safeguarding their animals' well-being through regular checkups, early screenings, and lifestyle awareness.

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Frequently Asked Questions


What does Jody Downhill do?

Jody Downhill is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and the owner of Fallbrook Veterinary Clinic in Woodland Hills, California. She provides medical care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, reptiles, birds, horses, and other farm animals, including preventive care and treatment of illness and injury.

What is Jody Downhill known for?

Downhill is known for owning and operating Fallbrook Veterinary Clinic since 2003 and for advocating greater commitment to preventative pet care, as reflected in press coverage of her work building the clinic.

Where is Jody Downhill based?

Jody Downhill is based in Woodland Hills, California.

Where did Jody Downhill study?

Jody Downhill earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine.

Who does Jody Downhill work for?

Jody Downhill works for Fallbrook Veterinary Clinic, which she owns and operates.

Last updated February 24, 2026