Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Luckow received his Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, with distinction, from Cornell University in 1975 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the NYS College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 1978. Dr. Luckow continued his education after veterinary school finishing a one year Medical and Surgical internship at the Animal Medical Center in NYC. He then completed an additional two year Surgical Residency also at the Animal Medical Center in NYC. It was at the AMC that his Bronx clients encouraged him to open his hospital in their neighborhood. Continuing Education (CE) has been a major force in Dr. Luckow's practice philosophy. He has been recognized by the NYS Academy of Veterinary Practice, which is an organization that acknowledges veterinarians who attend a minimum of 20 hours of CE per year. Dr. Luckow has been accredited by the US Department of Agriculture since 1978. This entitles him to provide health and travel certificates for his patients for domestic and international travel. Dr. Luckow is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. He is also a member of the NYS and NYC Veterinary Associations and served on the Ethics Committee several years for the New York City Veterinary Association. Dr. Luckow is a member of the NYC Veterinary Emergency Response Team to help New York City's pets during emergencies. In his personal life, Dr. Luckow married his high school sweetheart Sherri, who serves as his office manager. They have three children. What spare time he has, is spent with his yellow lab Indiana Bones or playing golf and tennis.
