He is the immediate-past president of the American Veterinary Dental Society. Dr Beckman is one of 40 veterinarians in the world who have completed extensive training to become regarded as both a Fellow in the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry, and a Diplomate in the American Veterinary Dental College He is also a diplomate in the American Academy of Pain Management. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in the field of veterinary dentistry, oral surgery and pain management. He has been honored as a candidate for the American Veterinary Medical Association/Delta Society national award for Veterinarian of the Year for 2004. In 2007 Dr. Beckman became a diplomate in the American Academy of Pain Management. and was honored as Alumnus of the Year by the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
In 2010 Dr. Beckman was honored by his peers and Pfizer Animal Health as the Fellow of the Year for the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry for his contribution to education in the field of veterinary dentistry.
He owns and operates a companion animal and referral dentistry and oral surgery practice in Punta Gorda, Florida and lectures throughout the United States on topics related to dentistry and pain management . Dr. Beckman is the official veterinarian for Gulf Coast Pet Partners, a non-profit organization that provides pet visitations to nursing homes, hospitals and mental health facilities.
The Veterinary Dental Education Center center in Punta Gorda is a state of the art training facility, one of only a few in the country, dedicated to advancing the educational needs of veterinarians and veterinary technicians around the world in the field of dentistry and oral surgery.
He and Lecia, his wife of 30 years, and their 28 year old daughter Lauren enjoy gardening, cooking, nature photography, scuba diving, fitness and golf.