To achieve a challenging goal in the fields of post-doctoral research & veterinary medicine where my knowledge, analytical skills can be put fruitful for the successful completion of job.
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE - 1996
Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, Tirupathi, India (8.71/10.00- OGPA)
Master of Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.) in VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE - 1993
Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, Hyderabad, India (8.90/10.00-OGPA)
(Awarded GOLD MEDAL for securing highest OGPA)
Diploma in Computer Applications - 1997
CAT Computer Center, Nehru Yuva Kendra, WARANGAL, India
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power point, MS DOS, HTML.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
04/2008 - present
Working as an Associate Veterinarian at Animal Medical Center of Livermore, 1318 Railroad Ave, Livermore, CA
02/2006 - 03/2008
Worked as an Associate Veterinarian at BANFIELD, The Pet Hospital (http://www.banfield.net), Richmond, CA 94806.
11/2004 - 09/2005
Completed an 'Evaluated Clinical Experience Program' as a part of ECFVG IVth step at Iowa State University (http://www.vetmed.iastate.edu), Ames, IA, USA.
07/2001 - 11/2004
Worked as a Volunteer at Alpine Veterinary Hospital (http://www.alpinevh.myvetonline.com), Concord, and Animal Medical Center of Livermore, CA, USA.
02/2001 - 07/2001
Research Scholar - Completed a traineeship in in-vivo endo toxin research techniques in Department of Anatomy, Physiology & Cell Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine (http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/), University of California, Davis, CA. The principles and techniques learned or participated during the traineeship were:
searching on-line research databases,
catheterization of the jugular vein of sheep,
intravenous infusion of endotoxin and/or pirfenidone into sheep,
measurement of blood pH,
quantitative spectrophotometric analysis,
measurement of blood lactic acid and glucose,
performing differential white blood cell counts,
analysis of experimental data using spreadsheets.
08/1999 - 06/2000
Research Scholar - Completed a traineeship in ruminant metabolic research techniques in Department of Anatomy, Physiology & Cell Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine (http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/), University of California, Davis, CA. The principles and techniques learned or participated during the traineeship were:
Searching on-line research databases,
Catheterization of the jugular vein of sheep,
Creation of a rumen fistula in sheep,
Measurement of blood and rumen pH,
Quantitative spectroscopic analysis,
Measurement of blood and rumen lactic acid and glucose,
Sample purification using ion exchange resins,
Measurement of rumen diaminopimelic acid,
Analysis of experimental data using spreadsheets.
05/1998 - 04/1999
Assistant Professor -- Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Courses taught included:
U.G. COURSES
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Course no.
Course Title
Credit Hrs
1
VCM 421
Clinical Veterinary Medicine I (General and Systemic).
2 (2+0)
2
VCM 513
Veterinary Ethics & Jurisprudence
1 (1+0)
3
VMD 411
Viral and Parasitic Diseases
3 (3+0)
P.G. COURSES
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Course no.
Course Title
Credit Hrs
1
VMD 603
Infectious Diseases of Ruminants
4 (3+1)
2
VMD 602
Systemic Medicine of Non-Ruminants
3 (2+1)
11/1996 - 05/1998
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon -- Veterinary Dispensary, Danthalapally, Warangal Dist., A.P., Department of Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, India.
Care and treatment of companion and food animals,
Research and extension activities,
Vaccinations and preventive measures were under taken,
Maintenance and supervision of the staff of the hospital,
Animal welfare camps were conducted,
Processed clinical laboratory samples.
07/1993 - 10/1993
Research Associate -- Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University in the project entitled LACTIC BACTERIA & MEAT PRESERVATION (USIF)Performed microbiological type of work. Isolation and identification of lactic bacteria from natural sources. Preparation of media as specified. Colony counting. Meat preservation using lactic bacteria.
10/1990 - 02/1991
Internship Training -- University Veterinary Hospital, Bhoiguda, Secunderabad, as a part of B.V.Sc. & AH course work. Assisted with patient calls, administered anesthesia, assisted with surgeries and treatments, performed clinical laboratory work and diagnostic procedures, independently performed minor surgeries, processed clinical laboratory samples, interacted with clients and cared for animals.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Andhra Pradesh Veterinary Council - Life Member (Reg. No. 748)
American Society of Animal Sciences (http://www.asas.org/) - 21st to 23rd June 2000 held at School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis, California, USA.
Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology (ISVIB) - 27th to 29th January 1996 at College of Veterinary Science, Tirupathi, INDIA.
Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery (ISVS) (http://www.isvs.org/) - 7th to 9th December 1994 at College of Veterinary Science, Tirupathi, INDIA.
Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine (ISVM) (http://www.isvm.net/) - 4th to 6th February 1994 at Madras Veterinary College, INDIA.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Participated in 'ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES IN VETERINARY PRACTICE', held from 03/02/1999 to 03/21/1999, at Madras Veterinary College (sponsored by ICAR), Chennai, INDIA.
Participated in MS-OFFICE COMPUTER COURSE held from July 06, 1998 to July 11, 1998 at CMC LIMITED, Hyderabad conducted by Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, INDIA.
Participated in the Seminar-Cum-Workshop on VETERINARY ETHICS AND JURISPRUDENCE organized by Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi on July 1998 at Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur, INDIA.
Internship Training Program for B.V.Sc & A.H. Students - 25th to 26th August 1995 at College of Veterinary Science, Tirupathi, INDIA.
Participated in EARN WHILE YOU LEARN - POULTRY PROJECT - conducted by College of Veterinary Science, Rajendra Nagar, A. P. Agricultural University, INDIA.
ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITION AWARDS:
A Certificate of Honor was presented for the best article published in Intas-Polivet, Vol. I (2000) No. 1 under category "RESEARCH ARTICLE" (For the article entitled: Diagnostic and therapeutic studies on sub-clinical ketosis among dairy cows in Andhra Pradesh).
Awarded GOLD MEDAL at M.V.Sc. (Master of Veterinary Science).
Awarded Certificate of Merit at 12th Standard (Botany).
Awarded Certificate of Merit at 12th Standard (College first).
Title of the doctoral (Ph.D.) thesis:
INVESTIGATION INTO THE DIAGNOSIS, PATHOGENESIS, BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES, AND TREATMENT OF SUB-CLINICAL KETOSIS IN CROSSBRED COWS.
Title of the master's (M.V.Sc.) thesis:
CLINICO BIOCHEMICAL AND THERAPEUTIC STUDIES ON SUB-CLINICAL KETOSIS IN CROSSBRED COWS.
