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The Face of Veterinary Medicine: Dr. Sharma

Dr. Sharma believes every household should have a pet. The veterinarian is probably a little biased due to his profession and because he loves cats and dogs.

However, there’s science and sentiment behind his declaration. “Pets adore you, relieve stress, are incredible companions and enrich our lives so much,” said Dr. Sharma, the owner of Tranquille Road Animal Hospital. “I became a veterinarian not just because I love dogs. I became a veterinarian because I strive to provide the best service and care for pets and their humans.”

After all, veterinary medicine is almost as much about humans as it is about animals. “That’s right,” said Dr. Sharma with a laugh. “You have to talk to the humans first to help find out what the problem is because pets can’t speak.”

Humans are required to give the background and perspective. And then a physical examination and various diagnostic tests can determine exactly what is wrong with the pet.

Tranquille Road Animal Hospital is a general veterinary practice that provides emergency care, routine medical care, various soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery, vaccinations, and spay and neutering, preventative health care, dental care and veterinary prescription diets.

Dr. Sharma was born and raised in India, where he had a pet dog. He earned his Ph.D. in veterinary medicine in India and moved to Abbotsford in 2004. “There were better prospects in Canada,” said Dr. Sharma. “And in Canada, there are more pet dogs and cats and my veterinary medicine interest has always primarily been dogs and cats.”

<who>Photo Credit: NowMedia Group</who> Dr. Sharma

After working in Abbotsford for a few years, he moved to Kamloops in 2010 to establish Tranquille Road Animal Hospital, as the sole proprietor.

Since then, Dr. Joshi and others have joined the practice. “Dr. Joshi went to the same vet school in India that I did,” added Dr. Sharma. Dr. Joshi has since moved on to open his own clinic.

Dr. Sharma says he wouldn’t be where he is today without the tremendous amount of personal and professional support he’s received from family, friends and customers.

Dr. Sharma’s plans include constantly growing and improving Tranquille Road Animal Hospital by hiring more veterinarians and extending hours beyond its already extensive seven-days a-week openings.



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