Amy Lockwood, DVM, CVA
Oceanside
Summary
Associate veterinarian with extensive experience in AAHA-accredited hospitals. Specializes in soft tissue surgery, preventative care, and integrative treatments to enhance pet wellness. Proven ability to communicate effectively, enabling informed decision-making for pet owners.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
Companion Animal Wellness Center
01.2022 - Current
- Communicated with pet owners about diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans.
- Reviewed health histories, examined animals, conducted diagnostic tests, and prescribed effective treatments to improve patient outcomes.
- Practiced veterinary medicine focusing on integrative care, encompassing Western medicine and alternative therapies.
- Performed scheduled and emergency soft tissue surgeries on dogs and cats.
- Developed tailored dietary and nutritional plans to optimize animal weight and health, enhancing overall wellbeing.
- Maintained detailed records of diagnoses and treatments for future reference.
- Advised pet owners on personalized strategies to enhance animal wellbeing and care, fostering better owner-animal relationships.
Relief Veterinarian
Self-employeed
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests, and prescribed effective treatments for diagnosed conditions to enhance overall pet health.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent soft tissue surgeries on small animals..
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Maintained comprehensive diagnosis and treatment records to ensure accurate future care and improve continuity of treatment.
Associate Veterinarian
VCA Acacia Animal Hospital And Pet Resort
06.2012 - 07.2021
- Educated pet owners on diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment options to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Reviewed health histories, conducted examinations, and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Performed scheduled and emergency soft tissue surgeries on small animals.
- Created tailored nutritional plans to optimize animal weight and overall health.
- Delivered veterinary care focused on integrative approaches, balancing high-quality western medicine with alternative therapies.
Associate Veterinarian
Pacific Animal Hospital
06.1997 - 06.2012
- Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on dogs and cats.
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Delivered high-quality western veterinary medicine in an AAHA-accredited hospital, focusing on preventive and integrative care, including acupuncture for small animals.
- Created personalized dietary and nutritional plans to support animals in achieving and maintaining healthy weight.
- Educated pet owners on diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options to enhance pet care understanding and compliance.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA06-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Medicine
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA05-1988
Skills
- Preventive care education
- Health examinations
- Soft tissue surgery
- Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine
- Preventive care
- Digital radiography
- Record keeping
- Client communication
- Nutritional counseling
Certification
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), UC Davis
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA), IVAS
Fear Free practitioner certification
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
Companion Animal Wellness Center
01.2022 - Current
Relief Veterinarian
Self-employeed
08.2021 - 12.2021
Associate Veterinarian
VCA Acacia Animal Hospital And Pet Resort
06.2012 - 07.2021
Associate Veterinarian
Pacific Animal Hospital
06.1997 - 06.2012
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University of California - Davis
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Medicine
University of The Pacific