And maybe it was the usual suspects.

“Wagging tails. Head tilts. Those innocent eyes.”

But it went deeper than that.

“The ability to understand them… to read their body, notice subtle changes, and then actually help—that feeling is hard to describe.”

Three years into her role as an OPD veterinarian, that feeling hasn’t faded. If anything, it’s sharper now—more intuitive, more instinct-driven.

Because animals don’t tell you what’s wrong. You sense it.

Which is why her advice to pet parents is simple but powerful:

“Trust your instincts. If something feels off, it probably is.”

Sometimes, the smallest change is the biggest clue.

Of course, her days aren’t just clinical, they’re full of moments that remind you how unintentionally funny pets can be.

“There was this cat who tried to run straight through a glass wall… and only realised mid-air that it wasn’t an exit.”

Zero awareness. Full commitment.

“We then had to spend a lot of time helping him feel safe again.”

Because behind every funny moment, there’s still care.

Then there are the cases that stay with you.

“A dog I diagnosed with prostate cancer… his journey was incredible.”

From diagnosis to radiation and chemotherapy, through multiple complications, he kept going.

“He was so strong. So full of spirit.”

That kind of resilience changes you.

For Dr. Sanjana, being a vet feels like something she’s always been—even as a child.

“I used to play doctor… talk in medical lingo, treat animals. Being around pets who just rizz you up: that’s always been my dream.”

And now, it’s her reality.

At home, that love continues with Nix, short for Phoenix, a cat who quite literally lived up to his name.

“He was battling sepsis and a fracture when I found him… and he fought his way back.”

Now? Cuddly. Chatty. Thriving.

Looking ahead, she’s diving deeper into diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, echocardiography, and guided procedures, building the ability to not just feel what’s wrong… but see it clearly.

And the belief she carries with her?

“Water what waters you.”

Because when you do what fills your heart—you don’t just work. You show up fully.

Meet Dr. Sanjana at our Domlur hospital for intuitive, compassionate care that picks up on even the smallest signs your pet might show.