Dr. Sweitzer is a Moorpark native and graduate from Moorpark High who is excited to be giving back to his hometown. He has worked in veterinary medicine for two decades from assistant, to RVT, to DVM with his most recent years as a Veterinarian within Ventura County. He graduated from UC Davis with his BS in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior in 2003 and his veterinary license in 2009 with focuses on small and exotic animals, behavior, and business management. 

Dr. Sweitzer married his college sweetheart, who is also a groomer and fellow animal lover. Together they have two wonderful children that they are excited to raise within the community of Moorpark. They also have had a menagerie of pets including chinchillas, iguanas, leopard geckos, 2 golden retrievers (Buster and Betty), and 3 cats (Cheyenne, Bonnie, and Clyde). 

I love working for Moorpark Veterinary Hospital because…

I get to be myself and have the ability to practice high quality medicine while caring about pets as if they are our own. I also love having such a supportive environment of each other and where I know my staff all have their areas of excellence and knowledge and they help me help my patients, they are truly amazing with their skill and passion. I found the clinic I want to retire at, many years in the future.

His favorite hobbies include...

bike riding, field hockey and spending time with his family.

My favorite quote is...

"Life is about the journey not just the destination, enjoy the ride."