VET QUEST by IVSA INDIA

A blog by International Veterinary Students' Association (IVSA), India Magazine team in collaboration with International Veterinary Students' Association (IVSA) Wild and Exotic Animal Network (WEAN) An interview by Ishaan Acharya (IVSA WEAN Chair) and Vrinda Borkar Meet Dr. Nikita Salian is a zoo veterinarian, who has extensive experience with reptiles. After graduating, she started her wildlife career in a zoo in 2015. Here, she got a large amount of exposure with a variety of species, especially with her favourite reptilian species. She has been working with wildlife ever since, and currently works as a reptile veterinarian at a zoo, dealing with critical cases, surgeries and general management of wildlife. She gives us a great overview about reptile medicine and management, sharing critical details about the differences in reptilian, mammalian and avian medicine, and also tells us about some interesting cases she has dealt with. She dives deeper into crocodilians, sin...

   A blog by International Veterinary Students' Association (IVSA), India Magazine team in collaboration with International Veterinary Students' Association (IVSA) Wild and Exotic Animal Network (WEAN) An interview by Anjali Dixit & Vrinda Borkar Meet Dr. Siddh Chheda worked as associate veterinarian in Phoenix Veterinary Specialty as an exotic animal veterinarian. He has various experiences including veterinary consultancy for wildlife conservation projects at Turtle Survival Alliance India and internships in wildlife hospitals. He has a keen interest in wildlife anesthesia with a particular focus on avian and reptile species.  He also worked in different rescue projects like Flood Rescue at Kaziranga National Park , North Bank, Central range.  A young wildlife enthusiast, who loves to work and grow more in wildlife.   Dr. Siddh Chheda, graduated from Mumbai Veterinary College contributing to conservation of endangered flora and fauna Q1. IVSA is known...

   A blog by International Veterinary Students' Association (IVSA), India Magazine team in collaboration with International Veterinary Students' Association (IVSA) Wild and Exotic Animal Network (WEAN) Interview by Ishaan Acharya (WEAN Chair) Shreya Sunil (WEAN Project Manager) Meet Anish Andheri, is one of the leading conservationists in India. Under his leadership, the WCT works with over 160 national parks and sanctuaries across 23 states of India, and is at the forefront of conservation efforts in india. He has been awarded with several awards, notably the Carl Zeiss award in 2008, and sits on the boards of many decision-making bodies relating to wildlife in India. He is also an amazing wildlife photographer and has been part of the jury for the biggest wildlife photography competitions. As a leading biologist, Anish Andheria gives his insight on how the role of veterinarians is developing in the Indian wildlife scenario, and shares some of his experiences working...