James Schacht , DVM

Dr. Schacht is a 1988 graduate of the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and a certified veterinary homeopath. After several years in a conventional small animal practice he became frustrated by the limitations of conventional medicine and the inability to resolve chronic disease conditions. After forming Idlewild Animal Hospital in 1992 Dr. Schacht began to actively pursue education in Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Schacht has served on the board of the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy for the past 3 years and was the president of the AVH in 2001.

Training:

1984: B.S Zoology- North Carolina State University
1988: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine- North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
1993: Professional Course in Veterinary Acupuncture offered by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.
1994: Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture
1995-1996: Professional Course in Veterinary Homeopathy offered by Animal Natural Health Center and Dr. Richard Pitcairn.
1997: Certified in veterinary homeopathy by the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy.
November 1996: Advanced Veterinary Homeopathy course offered by Dr. Jeff Levy: Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts
May 1997: Advanced Veterinary Homeopathy course offered by Dr. Don Hamilton and Dr. Charlie Loops: Ocracoke, North Carolina
November 1997: Advanced Veterinary Homeopathy course offered by Dr. Jeff Levy: North Hampton, Massachusetts
May 1998: Advanced Veterinary Homeopathy course offered by Dr. Jeff Levy: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
May 1999: Advanced Veterinary Homeopathy course offered by Dr. Jeff Levy: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
July 1999: Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy’s annual conference: Charlottesville, Virginia
February 2000: Advanced Veterinary Homeopathy course offered by Dr. Jeff Levy: Charlotte, North Carolina
May 2000: Advanced Veterinary Homeopathy course offered by Dr. Jeff Levy: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
November 2000: Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy’s annual conference: Monterrey, California
October 2001: Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy’s annual conference: Halifax, Nova Scotia
November 2001: Advanced Veterinary Homeopathy course offered by Dr. Jeff Levy, Charlotte, NC

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Clayton Watkins , DVM, CAC

  I graduated from North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988 and have a special interest in surgery and endocrinology.  I received a certification in Animal Chiropractic from AVCA (American Veterinary Chiropractic Association) in 1998.  Dr. James Schacht and I co-founded Idlewild Animal Hospital in 1992 and moved our offices to Commonwealth in 2002. 
  I am married to the lovely Marie Powell Watkins and have two stepchildren, Mason (15) and Catey (12) and have a two year old (as of 7/6/09) son named Charlie.  We have a cat (Sir Purr) and dog (Bella) and we have a cozy home in the Arboretum area.  We attend St. John's Episcopal Church.
  My hobbies include child rearing, golf, swimming, and I play and collect guitars.  I also play the mandolin, drums, and bass guitar and play in the Living Water Band at St. Johns EC on a weekly basis for the contemporary service.
  I am extremely fortunate to have chosen such an interesting and dynamic line of work and really enjoy my clientele and fellow employees.

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Tamara Rattray , DVM

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• I graduated from Louisiana State University with my DVM in 2007 and have been at Commonwealth since 2007.  I enjoy preventative medicine and teachings, dermatology, and geriatric patient care.  When not working, you'll find me out trail hiking with my energetic pit bull, Page, or lounging with my tabby cat, Moxie.  My other favorite forms of entertainment include spontaneous road trips and travel, LSU football games, and taking in local Charlotte theater productions.  I am happily setting up home in Charlotte and am looking forward to spending the next several years with all my favorite patients!

   

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  Luke Haver , DVM

  Dr. Haver is a 2011 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He was born and raised in Ohio but recently moved to Charlotte to join the Commonwealth Animal Hospital. A few of his professional interests include dermatology, internal medicine and endoscopy. He lives in Charlotte with his girlfriend Gina and two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Sari and Turbo. When not at work he enjoys relaxing, playing frisbee with his dogs, kayaking, camping and rock climbing.   

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