The Doctors
Andrews Veterinary Hospital
1575 Main Street  
Andrews, North Carolina  28901
828.321.3316
Fax:  828.321.2298
info@andrewsveterinaryhospital.com
Dr. Ackerman graduated in 1959 Pre-Med, Zoology-Chemistry at Mount Saint
Mary's College in Maryland, received his VMD in 1963 at the University of
Pennsylvania,  M.S. Degree Veterinary Pathology at the University of Missouri,
1968, and in 1970 became certified at the American College of Veterinary
Pathologists.  

Dr.  Ackerman has studied and practiced veterinary medicine all over the
United States, as well as in Panama.  He is retired U.S. Army.  Dr. Ackerman
served as Assistant Chief for five years and five years as Chief of Veterinary
Pathology Divisions in the U.S. Army Research Laboratories.  Dr. Ackerman has
been published 32 separate times.

Dr. Ackerman joined his son in practice at Andrews Veterinary Hospital in
1998.  He works in the hospital two-three days a week.  He treats all of our
patients and specializes in "pocket creatures", such as ferrets, rodents, and
rabbits.

Dr. Ackerman lives in Andrews.  His hobbies are making stained glass art and
U.S. Stamp collecting.  He enjoys taking Daisy, his 7 year old Lhasa Apso on car
rides and walks.  Last, but not least, he loves Vizslas.
Dr. Ackerman graduated from Virgina Tech in Blacksburg, Virgina with a B.S.
Degree in Biochemistry and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1989.   He
became owner and operator of Andrews Veterinary Hospital on June 4, 1993.  Dr.
Ackerman serves as an elected official on the Cherokee County Board of
Education as the Chairman.  He works with several animal based nonprofit
organizations and strives to improve the well-being of his community.  

Veterinary neurology and orthopedics are his passions; however, he involves
himself wholeheartedly in all aspects of  veterinary medicine. Dr. Ackerman is
willing to take on the day to day care as well as the most challenging cases to
improve your pet's health.

Dr. Ackerman lives in Andrews with his wife, Alison and their two sons, Rob and
Chris.  Alison is the office manger, and works the reception desk three days a
week.  Andrews Veterinary Hospital is a true family business.   

Dr. Ackerman  raises Katahdin sheep and Geocaches as a hobby.  The Ackerman
family are outdoor enthusiasts and are heavily involved in the community.  Dr.
Ackerman and Alison have five dogs: Aurora, Strider, Arwin, Zeus, and Annie.  
Zeus and Annie are the keepers of the sheep and work hard every day to protect
their flock.
Dr. David A. Ackerman, DVM
Dr. Larry J. Ackerman, VMD