Meet Our Speakers

Dr. Amy Back is a board-certified veterinary oncologist at MedVet Dayton, where she has been part of the team since 2013. She earned her DVM from The Ohio State University and completed a small animal internship at Garden State Veterinary Specialists. She went on to complete a residency in oncology and a master’s in biomedical sciences at Auburn University.
Dr. Back’s clinical interests include metronomic chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hematopoietic tumors, and holistic approaches to cancer care. She has published research in Veterinary and Comparative Oncology and lectures nationally on a variety of oncology topics. Inspired by her own dog’s cancer journey, Dr. Back is passionate about supporting pets and their families through treatment.
Outside of work, she enjoys outdoor activities, sports, and spending time with her family and her two boxers, Layla and Jimmy Jam.