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  • Marta Gambarin

    Dr. Marta Gambarin

    DVM
    Dr. Marta was born and grew up in the beautiful city of Milan in Italy. It was at only three years old when she broke the news to her parents; she would one day become a vet and not once has she had second thoughts or cold feet about it. Dr. Marta was set and her mind was completely made up. She always had a deep connection with animals, sometimes better than with humans as she tends to find peace when around them.
  • Vets

    Dr. Silvério Moniz

    DVM, Gpcert SAS
    Dr. Moniz is our soft tissue surgeon at Modern Vet. He has been in Dubai for almost 10 years now, and before moving to this beautiful city he worked in the UK and Portugal.
  • Roy Hassoun

    Dr. Roy Hassoun

    DVM, MVSC, BVSc, DISAMS, DSAS
    Born out of a fervent passion for veterinary care and a relentless pursuit of specialized knowledge, Dr. Roy Hassoun has risen to prominence in the field of veterinary surgery...
  • Laura Castillo

    Dr. Laura Castillo

    DVM
    Dr Laura Marissi Castillo Ceballos is a veterinarian at Modern Vet JLT and has 8 years of experience practicing in the area of small animal medicine. Laura graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 from Universidad Veracruzana.
  • Veterinarian

    Dr. Serhii Sadovskyi

    DVM
    Dr. Serhii was born in Kirovograd city, Ukraine. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine from Bila Tserkva National Agrarian University in Ukraine in 2013.
  • Snezhana Pochkalina

    Dr. Snezhana Pochkalina

    DVM
    Dr. Snezhana Pochkalina has been working as a Veterinarian at Modern Vet Palm for 16 years. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 2010 from the Kazan State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and has a current UAE veterinary license.
  • Vet doctor

    Dr. Artem Pavlyuchenko

    DVM
    Dr. Artem has a special interest in emergency and critical care. Dr. Artem was born in Moscow, Russia. After receiving his DVM degree from University, he began working as an emergency and critical care veterinarian.
  • Vet doctor

    Dr. Rowena Amador

    DVM
    Dr. Rowena was born and raised in the Philippines. Her love for animals started when she was just a little girl; this wasn’t surprising as she grew up surrounded by chickens, turtles, birds, and fish apart from the many dogs and cats that her family had as pets.
  • Veterinarian

    Dr. Muhammad Waseem Aslam

    DVM, RVMP, GC-SAECC, EMSAVM
    Dr. Waseem was born in Pakistan in an animal loving family with birds, poultry, cats, a dog, goats, buffalos, and cows. He obtained his early education from his hometown and then traveled to boarding school for his secondary education. Dr. Waseem received a prestigious provincial government scholarship in 2008 to study veterinary medicine at one of the top-ranked universities in Pakistan.
  • Dr. Krystel Tabet

    Dr. Krystel Tabet

    DVM, MVSc, GPCert (SAS)
    Dr. Krystel Tabet is a senior veterinarian and general practitioner at Modern Vet's JVC location, who has worked as a veterinarian for 13 years. She graduated from the Lebanese University (DVM/MVSC) in 2013.
  • Patrick Jamous

    Dr. Patrick Jamous

    DVM, MVSc
    Dr. Patrick Jamous joined Modern Vet in September 2022, bringing over a decade of veterinary expertise and a passion for delivering exceptional pet care. Originally from Lebanon, he earned his degree in Veterinary Medicine from the Lebanese University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, later enhancing his skills with a Small Animal Medicine General Practitioner certification in Cyprus.
  • Ramona Jazopolo

    Dr. Ramona Jazopolo

    DVM, MVSc
    Dr. Ramona Jazopolo was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. At the young age of 13, she developed a passion for helping animals and started feeding stray dogs in the neighborhood. This passion turned into a lifelong commitment to animal welfare, and she volunteered with animal welfare NGOs for 5 years, rescuing stray animals all over the country.

FAQ

As a pet owner, you’ll want to ensure your pet’s vaccinations are up-to-date and that they have no health conditions. You should also bring along a list of all medications, supplements, and vitamins that your pet is taking. If possible, bring a copy of their medical records and questions about the appointment.

As a new pet owner, it can be hard to know when to make your first visit. If your dog is a puppy and has just been adopted, or if he’s older than three months, then you should probably call ahead and schedule an appointment at that time. If he gets sick while still young, it may take some time before his symptoms are severe enough for him to need a professional veterinary doctor. However, if there’s been an injury sustained during playtime with another animal (or human), this could mean that things have progressed further than expected. In both cases above: Your vet doctor for pets would probably recommend seeing them as soon as possible—but not necessarily right away!

A veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who has undergone additional training in a specific area of veterinary medicine and passed a certification examination. They work alongside your primary veterinarian to diagnose and treat complex medical conditions, offering advanced knowledge and skills for the best possible care of your pet.

A veterinarian, specifically trained in the care of dogs, is the doctor you should visit for your canine companion. They provide a wide range of services including vaccinations, wellness exams, treatment of illnesses and injuries, and guidance on nutrition and behavior to ensure your dog stays happy and healthy.