Carvel Tiekert

Dr. Carvel Tiekert (85) died on Feb.17 at The Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air after a brief illness. He was born in New York City to Norma and Howard Tiekert. Most of his young adult life was spent in Leonia, NJ. Dr. Tiekert received both his BS and Veterinary degrees from Cornell University. After graduation from Veterinary school in 1963, Carvel enlisted in the US Army and was stationed at the Edgewood Arsenal. There he did research for 4 years before leaving the military with the rank of lieutenant. He began work in a mixed animal practice in Connecticut, then purchased the Animal Hospital of Harford County in Bel Air, MD He developed a keen interest in nutrition and alternative medicine during the 1970's. He founded the American Veterinary Holistic Medical Association in 1982 and later received certification in both veterinary acupuncture and chiropractic. He is past president and executive director of the Maryland VMA. He sold his business in 2006 and continued to practice his special brand of Veterinary medicine for the Animal Care Center in Joppa, MD until his death.

Dr Tiekert touched the lives of so many people during his career. He not only treated his animal patients with care and great skill but was always willing to share his vast knowledge of the human condition with anyone who asked for advice. To say he was a unique character is an understatement. His love for life was contagious; his ability to engage people in conversation, infectious! He had philanthropic directives too numerous to mention.

Carvel was a long-time theater goer and with his wife Lorraine adventured to England, Japan and Hawaii where he often lectured. He made colleagues across the world. He spent many a Saturday morning going to yard sales with his "senior" friends. He loved an occasional game of golf and target shooting, but would admit he was accomplished at neither sport.

Carvel is survived by his brothers Bruce from Abingdon, MD and Stewart from New York. He is predeceased by his brother Ronald and his loving wife and Business partner Lorraine.

Dr. Tiekert instructed that no services be held in his honor. Memorials may be made to the Carvel and Lorraine Tiekert Scholarship Fund for the Maryland Veterinary Foundation, P.O. Box 363 Hershey, PA 17033.