List of Veterinary Specialists in Singapore

What is a board-certified veterinary specialist?

Board-certified specialist status is one of the highest levels of achievement for a veterinarian.

A veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who has undergone extensive training in a chosen field of discipline beyond the basic veterinary degree.

To achieve specialist qualification, one has to have undergone a rigorous training program supervised by qualified senior specialists, published studies in peer-reviewed journals, be involved in a set minimal amount of cases and pass an exhaustive examination process.

List of Veterinary Specialists in SG

The SVA recognises veterinary specialist certification that is recognised by the following institutions:

  • Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
  • American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
  • Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)

These veterinary specialist practitioners demonstrate the ability to practise as specialists in UK, US/Canada, Australia/New Zealand respectively. They hold a postgraduate qualification at Diploma level or above, and demonstrate an active contribution to their specialty, have national and international acclaim and publish widely in their field.

Pet owners are advised to use this list as a reference to identify specialist care available in Singapore.

*Before seeking specialist care, pet owners are strongly advised to have a referral from a general practice veterinarian (usually a referral letter). This ensures continuous holistic health care for your pet.

The following Specialists are based in Singapore:

Anaesthesia and Analgesia

Dr Annatasha Kristel Bartel
Qualification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Place of work: VES Hospital

Avian Practice

Dr Xie Shangzhe
Qualification: American Board of Veterinary Practitioners - Avian Practice (ABVP-AP)
Place of work: Wildlife Reserves Singapore
Contact: shangzhe.xie@wrs.com.sg

Dermatology

Dr Han Hock Siew
Qualification: Diplomate of European College of Veterinary Dermatologist (ECVD)
Place of work: Veterinary Emergency & Specialist (VES) Hospital
Contact: referrals@veshospital.com.sg

Diagnostic Imaging

Dr Crystal White
Qualification: Diplomate of European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
Place of work: Veterinary Emergency & Specialist (VES) Hospital
Contact: referrals@veshospital.com.sg

Dr Jennifer Kan
Qualification: Fellow of Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (Veterinary Radiology)

Emergency & Critical Care

Dr Alex Hatch
Qualification: Diplomate of the American College of ECC (DACVECC)
Place of work: Veterinary Emergency & Specialist (VES) Hospital
Contact: alex.hatch@veshospital.com.sg

Exotic Companion Mammals

Dr Rina Maguire
Qualification: American Board of Veterinary Practitioners – Exotic Companion Mammals (ABVP-ECM)
Place of work: Beecroft Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic
Contact: info@birdvet.com.sg

Internal Medicine

Dr Anne-Claire Duchaussoy
Qualification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal)
Place of work: VetByMySide

Dr Nathalee Prakash
Qualification: 1. Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal) 2. Fellow of Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (Canine Medicine)
Place of work: Mount Pleasant Veterinary Centre
Contact: samedicine@mountpleasant.com.sg

Dr Koo Siu To
Qualification: Diplomate of American College of Small Animal Internal Medicine (Small Animal)
Place of work: Veterinary Emergency & Speciality (VES) Hospital
Contact: referrals@veshospital.com.sg

Dr Isaac Del Busto Castro
Qualification: European College Of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Place of work: Veterinary Emergency & Speciality (VES) Hospital
Contact: referrals@veshospital.com.sg

Laboratory Animal Medicine

Dr Bryan Emmett Ogden
Qualification: Diplomate of American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM)
Place of work: SingHealth Experimental Medicine Centre
Contact: bryan.ogden@singhealth.com.sg

Dr Lois Anne Zitzow
Qualification: Diplomate of American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM)
Place of work: National University of Singapore
Contact: lois.zitzow@nus.edu.sg

Dr Yasmina Paramastri
Qualification: Diplomate of American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM)
Place of work: National University of Singapore

Neurology and Neurosurgery

Dr Matthias A. R. Lechevoir
Qualification: Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN)
Place of work: Veterinary Emergency & Specialist (VES) Hospital
Contact: referrals@veshospital.com.sg

Ophthalmology (Eye)

Dr Gladys Boo
Qualification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Place of work: The Eye Specialist for Animals, Beecroft Animal Specialist Services
Email: info@eyespecialistforanimals.com

Veterinary Pathology

Dr Monali Bera
Qualification: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists
Place of work: Asia Veterinary Diagnostics Pte Ltd

Dr Ong Chee Bing
Qualification: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists
Place of work: Biological Resource Centre (BRC)

Dr Lim Ziyuan
Qualification: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists
Place of work: Zoetis Reference Laboratories (Singapore Remote)
Email: ziyuan.lim@zoetis.com

Veterinary Preventive Medicine

Dr Lim Zhi Jian Kelvin
Qualification: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine
Place of work: National Parks Board
Contact: kelvin_lim@nparks.gov.sg

Surgery

Dr Benjamin Landon
Qualification: Fellow of Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (Small Animal Surgery)
Place of work: Landon Veterinary Specialists

Dr Jayson Tuan
Qualification: European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Place of work: Veterinary Emergency & Specialist (VES) Hospital
Contact: referrals@veshospital.com.sg

Dr Maheeka Seneviratne
Qualification: European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Place of work: Veterinary Emergency & Specialist (VES) Hospital
Contact: referrals@veshospital.com.sg

Dr Patrick Maguire
Qualification: Diplomate of the American College of Surgeons – Small Animal (DACVS-SA)
Place of work: Beecroft Animal Specialist Services
Contact: info@beecroftsurgical.com

The following Specialists are periodically in Singapore:

Feline Medicine

Dr Elise Robertson
Qualification: ABVS-AVMA® Board Certified Specialist Feline Practice
Place of work: Amber Cat Vet

Veterinary Dentistry

Dr Cedric Tutt
Qualification: Diplomate, European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC)
Place of work: The Animal Doctors
Contact: info@theanimaldoctors.com.sg

Dr Jerzy Gawor
Qualification: Diplomate, European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC), Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College 
Place of work: Vet Central Pte Ltd

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