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Dr. Schwartz graduated with honors from the University of Illinois' veterinary medical school (a four year program) in May, 1981, after completing an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. Upon graduation he moved to Moorpark, at the time a community of 5,000 people. He worked at 2 veterinary hospitals prior to establishing Moorpark Veterinary Hospital in 1990. Since then, Moorpark Veterinary Hospital has become the largest veterinary office in Moorpark. Dr. Schwartz served as president of the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) in 1999 and 2000. In this capacity he was the spokesman for veterinarians throughout the state, the country and internationally. He is also Past-President of a veterinary organization of general practitioners, the Association for Veterinary Family Practice. He continues to play an active role in Human-Animal Bond activities. He was a speaker at the Pacific Veterinary Conference in June, 2009, and a moderator at this conference in 2010. Dr. Schwartz was a contributing author of The First Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats, published by Rodale Press (who also publishes Prevention magazine). This is an excellent collection of practical advice on what to do for your pet in an emergency. He also serves as a media spokesperson for issues involving pets, and is a reporter for the Veterinary News network. He was interviewed in March, 2007 by KTLA news for stories on a pet food recall, and is also a source for stories in the Ventura County Star.
Being a resident of Moorpark since 1981, Dr. Schwartz has seen a tremendous amount of change. He's proud of contributing to the community through his involvement with Moorpark College, the Moorpark Unified School District, and serving on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for four years. Dr. Schwartz is a vocal ambassador for Moorpark whenever the occasion arises.
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