Dr. Parker Wilcox is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist joining Guardian Veterinary Specialists. A native of Avon, Connecticut, he earned his BS in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut in 2014 and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018, graduating with the Award for Excellence in Veterinary Ophthalmology. Following veterinary school, Dr. Wilcox completed extensive postgraduate clinical training: a rotating small animal internship at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital (2018–2019), a specialty ophthalmology internship at the University of Saskatchewan Western College of Veterinary Medicine (2019–2020), and a competitive three-year residency in comparative ophthalmology at The Ohio State University (2020–2023).
Immediately after finishing his residency In 2023, Dr. Wilcox passed a rigorous
three-day board examination, including a microsurgical practicum, to become a
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (DACVO). Since
obtaining board certification, he has led ophthalmology services across private
specialty practice and developed teleconsultation and mobile consulting services to expand access to advanced eye care.
Dr. Wilcox’s primary clinical interests include corneal and intraocular microsurgery, adnexal and nasolacrimal surgery, management of complex ulcerative keratitis, and glaucoma. He has conducted and published original scientific research focused on novel therapeutics for canine glaucoma and spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects (indolent ulcers), his scientific manuscripts and findings have been published in prominent veterinary scientific journals including The Journal of Veterinary Ophthalmology, The Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Science, and has been presented at national conferences and received academic awards.
Dedicated to advancing the profession, Dr. Wilcox regularly lectures at national
conferences and conventions. He creates educational content online as @cteyevet and provides global mentorship to veterinarians and students through the international CE platform, The Vet Tribe, aiming to help general practitioners and ER veterinarians build confidence in managing ophthalmic conditions worldwide.
At the heart of Dr. Wilcox’s practice is a commitment to compassionate, personalized patient care and strong relationships with clients. He takes time to ensure pet parents feel fully supported, educated, and involved in every decision, tailoring treatment plans to fit each family’s unique needs.
Known for his responsiveness and empathy, Dr. Wilcox treats every patient with the same dedication and consideration as his own pets, focusing on long-term comfort, quality of life, and vision preservation.
Outside of work, Dr. Wilcox enjoys traveling with his partner, Carey, and hiking with his faithful pup, Clementine, who he treated surgically for an eye tumor and then adopted during his residency. He also enjoys writing and recording music, gardening, snowboarding, and being outdoors.
