Ambika Vaid-Sidhu DVM, CVA
Dr. Ambika Vaid-Sidhu, affectionately known as Dr. Vaid, earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Midwestern University in Arizona.
As a general practitioner, Dr. Vaid is passionate about forming meaningful, long-term relationships with her clients, both two- and four-legged. She is especially drawn to the personal stories that emerge from the human-animal bond and deeply values the trust pet families place in her care. Her clinical interests include nutrition, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry, and she strives to combine compassionate care with sound medical science in every patient interaction.
Dr. Vaid’s path to integrative medicine was inspired by the passing of her beloved 15-year-old labradoodle, whose journey with chronic illness opened her eyes to the untapped potential of preventative and holistic care. Motivated by a desire to bridge conventional and alternative modalities, she has spent the past year training with respected integrative veterinarians, such as Dr. Gary Richter, and expanding her approach to whole-patient wellness. She is currently completing her final research project toward a Graduate Diploma in Western Herbal Medicine through the College of Integrative Therapies and is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist from Chi University.
Along with her monthly visits to Holistic Veterinary Care and her clinical work with Chewy in Denver, Colorado, Dr. Vaid serves as a veterinary advisor to Badlands Ranch, the pet nutrition brand founded by actress and animal advocate Katherine Heigl. She is the first veterinarian to bring integrative work to Chewy Vet Care. She is also a regular expert in broadcast news on pet wellness, offering guidance on topics ranging from hiking safety tips for dogs to holistic strategies for managing chronic conditions. Her approachable expertise has made her a trusted voice for pet parents seeking clear, thoughtful advice.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Vaid finds joy in hiking, reading, and spending time with her husband and their beloved dogs Prince and Xena who continue to inspire her both personally and professionally.