Dr. Vijay Kumar,
BVSc, MVSc
Wildlife & Exotic Animal Veterinary Consultant
Consultation for pets, exotic animals, and zoo/wildlife cases, Second opinions-Case review -Treatment guidance-Nutritional advisory
Dubai
Mon–Sat: 9AM–5PM
20+ years experience
100+ cases/clients
About Dr. Vijay Kumar
Senior wildlife and veterinary professional with 19+ years of experience in animal health, zoo medicine, wildlife management, and conservation.
Currently working as Animal Health Manager at a VVIP wildlife facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE, managing health care, biosecurity, breeding, and disease surveillance programs.
Holds BVSc, MSc in Animal Husbandry, and postgraduate diplomas in Agriculture Extension Management and Wild Animal Disease Management.
Experienced in handling and treating 45+ species of wild animals, including gazelles, wolves, deer, camels, exotic mammals, and birds.
Expertise in:
Darting & chemical immobilization
Wildlife rescue & rehabilitation
Laparoscopic and surgical procedures
Disease diagnosis & treatment
Preventive health programs
Member of professional bodies including:
Veterinary Council of India
American Zoo Association
IUCN Species Survival Group
Indian Zoo & Wildlife Veterinarians Association
Successfully reduced zoo animal mortality rates through preventive health and management programs.
Trained 380+ veterinary students and conducted professional training programs for zoo staff and animal care teams.
CONSULTATION SERVICES
Wildlife Treatment & Rescue Specialist
- Diagnosis and treatment of sick wild animals (free-range and captive).
- Rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured or trapped wildlife.
- Chemical immobilization and darting procedures for safe wildlife handling.
- Post-mortem examinations and disease investigation.
- Health monitoring of wild animal populations.
Zoo Veterinary Consultation & Management
- Health surveillance and preventive care programs for zoo animals.
- Veterinary supervision of zoo staff and animal caretakers.
- Biosecurity planning and disease prevention strategies.
- Animal identification and record management (ZIMS system).
- Mortality reduction programs for captive animals.
Farm & Livestock Veterinary Care
- Surgical treatment for livestock (caesarean, tumor removal, wound care, etc.).
- Reproductive & gynecological treatment:
- Artificial insemination
- Uterine disorders
- Pregnancy complications
- Treatment of major livestock diseases (mastitis, bloat, infections, metabolic disorders).
Advanced Veterinary Surgery & Diagnostics
- Laparoscopic surgeries for wildlife and domestic animals
- Sterilization procedures (vasectomy, tubectomy).
- Disease diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Anaesthesia and surgical management.
Research & Scientific Advisory Services
- Research project planning and execution.
- Scientific publications in international journals.
- Conference presentations and technical advisory.
Professional Training & Workshops
- Veterinary student internship training (380+ students trained).
- Zoo keeper and wildlife staff training programs.
- National-level workshops and seminars
Professional Experience
- 2025 — Present Animal Health Manager
- 2019 — 2019 Zoo Curator
- 2017 — 2018 Head Veterinarian
- 2008 — 2017 Zoo Veterinarian
- 2005 — 2008 Veterinary Officer
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