“There was this one pet… the parents left the OPD, but he just stayed back with me.”

Playing. Chilling. Completely unbothered.

“I think he decided I was more fun.”

Moments like that make the job feel lighter—but they also build something important: trust.

Because when a pet feels comfortable, everything becomes easier.

But alongside the fun, there are lessons that come early and stay.

“One case that really impacted me was a 6-month-old puppy who swallowed a cheese bone. It got stuck in the oesophagus… and the outcome wasn’t good.”

It’s the kind of experience that shifts how you think—not just as a doctor, but as someone responsible for guiding pet parents.

Because sometimes, what seems harmless… isn’t.

That’s why his advice is simple, but rooted in care:

“Treat your pet like your child.”

Be present. Be attentive.

Because they depend on you more than you realise.

For Dr. Ishant, the best part of the job is also the simplest.

“Playing with pets in OPD and IPD.”

Because beyond the clinical side, it’s these small interactions that make every day feel different.

Outside the clinic, there’s Laado—his Indian Spitz who probably gets all the attention, and then some.

Looking ahead, he’s aiming to build his skills in emergency veterinary care—moving into a space where quick decisions and strong instincts can make a real difference.

And the mindset he carries?

“If it doesn’t scare you, you’re probably not dreaming big enough.”

Because growth doesn’t come from staying comfortable.

Meet Dr. Ishant at our Domlur hospital for friendly, attentive care that keeps your pet comfortable and cared for at every visit.