Born and raised in Southern California, Dr. Morshead attended the University of California at Davis, graduating from the School of Veterinary Medicine in 1974. Following a one year internship at South Shore Veterinary Associates in Massachusetts, he completed a surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He joined the staff at Pet Medical Center in 1980, after having been in private practice for two years in Newport Beach.   Dr. Morshead is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Board-Certified in Surgery). His special interests are knee surgery, fracture repair, and laser surgery. He has two grown sons. Outside of work, he and his family enjoy hiking, backpacking, travelling, golf, and skiing.