Heather Koul

A passionate, dynamic and empathetic veterinarian awaiting practical examinations to obtain a general license. Successfully cleared the NAVLE and seeking an opportunity to work in a clinical setting in the interim. Aiming to further develop hands-on skills and gain valuable practical experience. Highly motivated to contribute, learn, and grow within a professional veterinary environment.

Veterinarian (Volunteer) at East Mountain Animal Hospital Hamilton (Present)

Currently volunteering at East Mountain Animal Hospital Hamilton.

Veterinarian at Self-employed (2024-01 – 2026-01)

Veterinarian with 2 years of experience providing independent home-visit and online consultations, delivering personalized care while building and retaining a loyal client base. Skilled in managing a variety of clinical cases, demonstrating adaptability, strong diagnostic ability, and effective client communication.

• Took up online consultations and home visits for personal clientele in my hometown.
• Usual cases included vaccinations, deworming, nutritional guidance and common infectious diseases like tick fever and gastroenteritis.

Rotating Internship at Training veterinary clinical complex of my college (2022-12 – 2023-12)

Backed by 1 year of clinical internship experience and 4 years of comprehensive theoretical and practical training in veterinary and animal sciences, along with additional exposure through surgical and emergency response training programs.

• Trained in all clinical and non-clinical areas in Training veterinary clinical complex of my college.
• 1 month long internships in veterinary surgery, gynecology and medicine.
• Assisted in ovariohysterectomies, castrations, caesarean sections.
• 6 months of split externships in districts of Himachal and Punjab (India).

Surgical Skills Development Programme at Worldwide Veterinary Services (WVS) (2025-08 – 2025-08)

An internationally recognized training program organized by the Worldwide Veterinary Services (WVS) in the state of Goa (India), to equip veterinarians with spay and neuter skills.

• Performed 16 sterilization surgeries over these 2 weeks as a primary surgeon.

Bachelors of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry – DR. GC NEGI COLLEGE OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES (2018 – 2023)

CVMA - Veterinary Licencing Exams in Veterinary Licensing – NAVLE Qualified