Victoria M. Lukasik, DVM,
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Anesthesiology

Dr. Lukasik, a board certified veterinary anesthesiologist, is responsible for the Southern Arizona Animal Pain Center, a special service provided by Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center. She has 15 years experience working with animals, including 8 years as an emergency and urgent care specialist.

She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and her DVM from Washington State University, where she was awarded the Outstanding Senior Student in Medicine and Surgery (across all disciplines) and the Dorothy Eggerman Memorial Compassion Scholarship Award. She has received awards from the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists, research awards from the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute, and actively participates on a committee at the National Cancer Institute.

She received her Diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Medicine (DACVA) in anesthesia in 1996. A Diplomate signifies advanced training and is the highest medical designation for veterinarians.

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