Amy Lockwood, DVM, CVA
Associate Veterinarian
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Compassionate Veterinarian with over 24 years serving clients and animals with state of the art health services. Skilled in Incorporating medical history, physical exam findings and diagnostics to reach efficient and accurate diagnoses in small animal practice.
Excellent communication skills, ensuring clients' concerns have been heard and they fully understand the recommended diagnostic and treatment plans.
Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture in 2009 by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS).
Additional training in Chinese Herbal Medicine in 2014
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
Companion Animal Wellness Center
Carlsbad, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on integrative care, including high quality western medicine as well as acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, cold laser therapy.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent soft tissue surgeries on dogs and cats.
- Developed dietary and nutritional plans to help animals reach and maintain optimal weight.
- Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records for future reference.
- Helped improve animal wellbeing by advising owners on better care strategies and treatment options.
Relief Veterinarian
Self-employeed
Oceanside, CA
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent soft tissue surgeries on small animals..
- Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records for future reference.
Associate Veterinarian
VCA Acacia Animal Hospital And Pet Resort
Escondido, CA
06.2012 - 07.2021
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Performed surgical procedures for orthopedic injuries and defects and planned post-surgical rehabilitative therapy.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals
- Developed dietary and nutritional plans to help animals reach and maintain optimal weight.
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on integrative care, including high quality western medicine as well as acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements and cold laser therapy.
Associate Veterinarian
Pacific Animal Hospital
Oceanside, CA
06.1997 - 06.2012
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on dogs and cats.
- Developed dietary and nutritional plans to help animals reach and maintain optimal weight.
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive and integrative care, including acupuncture, in small animals.
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
- Preventative Care Education
- Health Examinations
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Acupuncture
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Digital Radiography
- Detailed record keeping
Certification
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) -UC Davis
- Fear Free Certified Professional - Fear Free Pets.
- Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA), IVAS
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
Companion Animal Wellness Center
01.2022 - Current
Relief Veterinarian
Self-employeed
08.2021 - 12.2022
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
Certified Veterinary Acpuncturist
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