Bio Mission

A shocking percentage of educated and caring animal lovers are not aware of the many healthcare options available for themselves and their beloved animals during their lives. Furthermore, most have never been educated on their aftercare options for when their beloved family member transitions from this world. Many veterinarians simply don't have the time to fully educate their clients due to the demands of working in a hectic veterinary hospital. Time is absolutely necessary in order for the family to be able to make the appropriate decision for their particular family member. Just as each individual is different so is each family situation. We should all become educated and realize the impact we have on our health and this beautiful world that we live in today.

One veterinarian living in southern California is determined to make a lasting difference in healthcare for people, animals, and the planet through compassion and education. Dr. Audra Sykes MacCorkle attended the University of California, Irvine for her undergraduate education. She graduated from UC Irvine in 1995 with honours receiving a B.S. in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Neuro-psychology as well as qualifying for a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Fine Arts. She graduated from the University of California at Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. She attended a veterinary externship at Angel Memorial Hospital in Massachusetts and attended a summer externship in orthopaedic surgery in Los Angeles, CA. During veterinary school her emphasis was on mixed animal practice including exotic animal medicine with special interest in animal behaviour. She has since completed extensive coursework and/or certification in Animal Chiropractic (AVCA), Acupuncture (IVAS), Herbology (IVAS), Homeopathy (AVH), Applied Kinesiology, and Physical Therapy (University of Tennessee) as well as having studied many other healing arts with exceptional mentors. Dr. MacCorkle is also a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in the United Kingdom and is a Reiki Master of the Usui lineage. Dr. MacCorkle is a charismatic lecturer and is currently teaching “The MacCorkle Method” of natural home care to audiences of animal guardians and veterinarians across the country. Dr. MacCorkle enjoys yoga, dance, playing music, and spending time outdoors in nature with her family.

A dedicated and gifted Veterinarian, Dr. MacCorkle can usually be found directing her busy holistic house-call practice in southern California. She is the founder of Guardian Animal Aftercare, which provides a grief support program for the community as well as premium cremation/aftercare services. She founded Veterinarians Without Borders, a non-profit organization, which provides free veterinary care to those in need both locally and around the world. A strong emphasis was placed on the human-animal bond and the importance of philanthropy and community during her years in veterinary school. Through these experiences she became particularly sensitive to the shortcomings she observed in private practice. Dr MacCorkle states that, "Animal guardians need to know what healthcare options exist and need to have a way to educated themselves in these modalities. People should desire to take an active part in their health and the health of each and every one of their family members, and should seek to disseminate the knowledge they gather. My goal is to share as much knowledge with as many people in order to create a healthier world.” The area of aftercare is no exception, of course. Many families are not prepared concerning aftercare such as cremation and grief support when there is a death in the family. After observing the grief involved with the loss of a beloved pet and the lack of awareness in the community, Dr. MacCorkle has made it her mission to make a difference in this often overlooked aspect of animal care.  Preparation and the acknowledgement that support is available and necessary is a key to a healthy grieving process.