Dr. Cruickshank obtained his Bachelor of Science (Agr.) and Masters of Science at the University of British Columbia in 1983 and 1985, respectively. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1990.

Prior to joining the Anderson Veterinary Clinic in 2004, Dr. Cruickshank practiced for 16 years in North Vancouver.

He is a Member in good standing of the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC), Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and Society of British Columbia Veterinarians. He served for five years as a council member for the CVBC, including two years as their president.

Dr. Cruickshank actively continues his veterinary education attending numerous continuing education seminars, lectures and conventions.

Married to his best friend Lyndi; they have a son Garrett and daughter Madilynn. They also have a crazy black lab cross Jaxon, and a rescue cat named Shadow who rules their home.

In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and friends; boating, skiing, tennis, fishing and golf (sometimes).