
Dr. Dusko Kusljic
Dr. Dusko Kusljic is a Senior Veterinarian at Modern Vet’s Palm location, with over eight years of experience providing high-quality veterinary care for dogs and cats. He graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Belgrade, Serbia, and has been practicing as a licensed veterinarian since 2017.
Dr. Dusko is known for his professional, ethical, and compassionate approach to veterinary medicine, with a strong focus on evidence-based care. He emphasizes thorough clinical assessment and careful diagnostic evaluation, avoiding premature conclusions to ensure accurate diagnoses and the best possible treatment outcomes for his patients. He is deeply committed to continuous professional development and stays up to date with current scientific recommendations through daily learning and ongoing education.
His clinical interests include preventive veterinary care, internal medicine, soft tissue and emergency surgery, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, pain management, and ophthalmology. Dr. Dusko has completed extensive postgraduate training and continuing education in areas such as feline ophthalmology and corneal surgery, emergency and abdominal surgery, principles of fracture treatment, clinical haematology, and orthopaedics (ESAVS Orthopaedics I). He has also undertaken advanced surgical training through MVA Skryabin and Dogs Trust Foundation Training.
Dr. Dusko holds a Senior Veterinarian MOCCA license and is a member of the Veterinary Chamber of the Republic of Srpska and the Bosnia-Herzegovina Small Animal Veterinary Association (BHSAVA). At Modern Vet, he works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered veterinary care.
He speaks English fluently, is a native Serbian speaker, and has conversational proficiency in Russian and German. Outside the clinic, Dr. Dusko enjoys outdoor activities such as walking, running, and cycling. He values the dynamic nature of veterinary medicine and enjoys building trusted relationships with pet owners while improving the health and wellbeing of their pets.