Dr. Eric Ako was the previous owner at The Pet Doctor and treats a variety of animal species including dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, and rabbits. He attended the University of Hawaii in Manoa where he received his bachelor’s degree in Animal Science before going on to vet school at Purdue University. Dr. Ako worked at several vet practices as an associate veterinarian before opening and founding The Pet Doctor where he remained for over 16 years. He is very established in the veterinary community and has had many affiliations throughout his career with notable veterinary societies and foundations such as The Honolulu Zoological Society and The Honolulu Veterinary Society. He is currently the vice president of the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association and is the vice chair of the board of directors at the Hawaiian Humane Society. Dr. Ako joined our team on February 1, 2019, and has been a valued team member since [citation].