Dr. Jacqueline Johnson graduated from the world-renowned University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in 2007. She completed a year-long internship in orthopedics and neurosurgery with Noel Fitzpatrick (otherwise known as the Bionic Vet on Netflix!) at Fitzpatrick Referrals in the south of England before returning to the United States in 2008. In 2010, she completed a Master’s at The Ohio State University in Veterinary Clinical Sciences, undertaking research on the cervical spine in dogs.

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Dr. Johnson then worked in small animal practice for 2 ½ years in Columbus, OH before returning to her home city of San Diego in 2013. She has been working in general and emergency practice since then. In 2015, she passed a series of examinations to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, specializing in Canine/Feline Practice.

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That same year, Dr. Johnson’s 8-yr old Miniature Schnauzer, Jiminy, underwent a routine TPLO surgery for a ligament injury in his knee. Unfortunately, he suffered a number of complications after the procedure that left him in significant pain. This led Dr. Johnson to pursue further education in veterinary pain management, and in 2017 she passed examinations to become a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner. She is currently working toward additional qualification in canine rehabilitation.

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When not working, Dr. Johnson enjoys spending time with her husband Robert and daughters Georgiana and Penelope. She has two dogs, Jiminy and Jinx, and three cats, Yzma, Alice and Dinah.