And then, she lost one of her own.

“That’s when I knew—I had to do something.”

That moment stayed. It shaped the direction she chose, and the kind of doctor she became.

Add to that the influence of her father—a wildlife biologist—and her path into animal care began to feel inevitable.

“He’s been my biggest inspiration.”

Ten years into her journey, now specialising in surgery and radiology, Dr. Estella works in a space where skill meets sensitivity—where outcomes often depend on both precision and patience.

But it’s the stories that stay.

“Bonnie was a street dog… someone had run over both his hind limbs.”

Severe injuries. Trauma. Pain.

“We performed two surgeries… and then waited.”

Days turned into weeks.

“And after two months… he started walking.”

That moment, watching him take those steps despite everything he had been through—that’s the kind of memory that doesn’t fade.

“He was so trusting. Even after all that.”

And maybe that’s what defines her approach.

Not just treating—but respecting that trust.

For Dr. Estella, being a vet isn’t just about procedures or outcomes.

“Meeting so many animals… that’s my favourite part.”

Each one different. Each one with a personality of their own.

Which is exactly why her advice to pet parents is simple but important:

“Don’t compare your pet to others. Learn from them.”

Because no two animals are the same.

At home, that love continues with Ginger, Bimbi, and Kitty—her cats, each with their own quirks and personalities.

Looking ahead, she’s open to growing further, adding certifications, expanding skills—but always rooted in the same purpose that started it all.

And the belief she carries?

“A hundred years from now… it won’t matter what I owned. But maybe the world will be different because I mattered in the lives of animals.”

Because sometimes, impact isn’t measured in numbers. It’s measured in lives changed.

Meet Dr. Estella at our Sadashivnagar hospital for skilled, compassionate surgical care that puts your pet’s comfort and recovery first.