Suzaan Dsouza

Veterinarian with approximately 1.5 years of experience in small animal clinical practice in India. Experienced in companion animal medicine, surgery, anesthesia, diagnostics, preventive healthcare, and emergency case management. Skilled in animal handling, patient monitoring, client communication, and clinical decision-making.

My clinical experience has gradually developed a strong interest in animal welfare, wildlife health, conservation medicine, animal behaviour, and One Health research. I am seeking opportunities to contribute to research projects, gain experience in wildlife and veterinary research, and pursue further academic training through research assistantships or graduate studies.

Small Animal Veterinarian - Urban Veterinary Care - Vasai, Maharashtra, India

• Conduct routine clinical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning for companion animals.
• Manage outpatient and inpatient canine and feline cases.
• Participate in emergency and critical care management.
• Develop treatment protocols and monitor patient recovery.
• Provide preventive healthcare including vaccination, deworming, parasite control, and client education.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records and case documentation.
• Perform Animal Birth Control (ABC) surgeries in dogs and cats.
• Perform routine ovariohysterectomy (spay) and castration procedures.
• Assist with and perform minor soft tissue surgical procedures.
• Conduct pre-operative patient assessment and post-operative care.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient recovery during surgical procedures.
• Ensure appropriate pain management and perioperative patient welfare.
• Collect blood, urine, and other diagnostic samples.
• Interpret laboratory investigations including hematology and biochemistry.
• Assist in diagnostic workups and treatment planning.
• Performing USG in small animals and reporting.
• Monitor clinical progress and treatment outcomes.
• Confidently handle and restrain companion animals for clinical and surgical procedures.
• Apply welfare-focused approaches to patient care and stress reduction.
• Work closely with pet owners to improve long-term animal health outcomes.

Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry - Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry - Mumbai Veterinary College (2025)