Intern at District Veterinary Poly Clinic (2009-03 – 2009-11)
Internship Program at District Veterinary Poly Clinic, Bhubaneshwar for 9 Months
- Practical exposure to surgical procedures, artificial insemination, gynaecological and obstetric interventions, and therapeutic management in large ruminants, small ruminants, and canines.
- Hands-on experience in fundamental clinical laboratory techniques, including blood collection and examination, urinalysis, faecal analysis, skin scrapings, as well as haematological and biochemical diagnostics in domestic animals.
- Participated in necropsy procedures during disease outbreak investigations, involving both large and small ruminants, contributing to pathological diagnosis and epidemiological surveillance
Veterinary Surgeon at Vet & Pet Clinics (2009-12 – 2010-06)
Key Responsibilities and Clinical Expertise
- Educated pet owners on parasitic (helminthic) infestations, emphasizing the importance of regular deworming protocols and preventive care.
- Performed comprehensive clinical examinations to assess and diagnose a wide range of diseases and injuries in small animals.
- Counselled clients on nutrition, preventive healthcare, disease management, and treatment options, promoting responsible pet ownership.
- Conducted initial patient assessments, including client interviews, review of medical history, laboratory diagnostics, and diagnostic imaging (e.g., radiography, ultrasonography).
- Performed routine clinical tasks such as vital sign monitoring, sample collection (blood, urine, faces), and wound management (cleaning, bandaging, and dressing).
- Provided pre-operative care, including aesthetic induction and monitoring, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Independently performed various soft tissue and orthopaedic surgical procedures, including but not limited to: Ovariohysterectomy (spay) and orchiectomy (neuter), Dental procedures, including extractions and oral mass removals, Tumour excisions, including benign skin masses and mammary tumours, Orthopaedic interventions, such as fracture repair and limb amputation, Foreign body removals, intestinal obstruction management, cystectomy for urolithiasis, enucleation, and tail docking
- Participated in community outreach programs, including zoonotic disease awareness campaigns and public education initiatives in pet-adopted societies.
- Engaged in stray dog sterilization programs (spay and neuter), contributing to population control, reduced aggression, and improved animal welfare within the community.
Veterinary Surgeon at Veterinary and Animal Husbandary Department, Government of Telangana (2010-07 – Present)
Delivered full-spectrum clinical services to small animals, including preventive, diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic care
- Performed routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries such as spays, neuters, tumor excisions, dental procedures, foreign body removal, wound management and so on.
- Skilled in interpreting X-rays, ultrasound (USG), ECG, BP, and 2D echo for accurate diagnoses
- Handled emergency interventions including dialysis, shock management, and anesthetic monitoring
- Identified and treated common and complex viral infections in dogs and cats
- Provided comprehensive client education on disease prevention, nutrition, and post-op care.
- Clinical experience in identifying and treating hemoprotozoan diseases such as Babesiosis and Hepatozoonosis in dogs and cats.
- Skilled in laboratory diagnosis and therapeutic management of hemoprotozoan infections in small animals.
- Coordinated with field veterinarians and assistants in sterilization programs and zoonotic disease awareness camps
- Applied in-depth knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of veterinary medications.
- Skilled in administering blood transfusions and xenotransfusions in dogs and cats, including donor selection, cross matching, and monitoring for transfusion reactions. Clinical exposure to transfusion medicine in small animals, including intra-species (homologous) and inter-species (xenotransfusion) procedures.
- Experienced in performing and interpreting ultrasonography and 2D echocardiography in canine and feline patients.
- Skilled in utilizing USG and 2D echo for diagnostic assessment of abdominal and cardiac conditions in small animals.
