Erica Ancier DVM, CVA, CCRP

Dr. Ancier grew up in Southern California where she completed her undergraduate studies at UCSB. She graduated with honors from Western University of Health Sciences in 2018, receiving her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Her clinical training was focused on rehabilitation, sports medicine, and holistic modalities for both small animals and horses.

Dr. Ancier obtained her veterinary acupuncture certification (CVA) for both companion animals and horses from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in Florida and her canine rehabilitation practitioner certification (CCRP) from the University of Tennessee. She went on to receive her fear free certification and often utilizes fear free techniques to help her patients remain calm.

Dr. Ancier emphasizes pain management and preventative care and utilizes both holistic and traditional medicine modalities as part of an integrative approach towards optimal animal wellness and healing. While currently working at Aqua Animal Care Center in Oceanside, CA; Dr. Ancier makes monthly trips to Holistic Veterinary Care to help support our rehab patients. Outside of work, Dr. Ancier provides holistic services for horses as well as taking care of her own small farm full of horses and dogs.