Dr Sivagurunathan graduated from the
University of Punjab Lahore in 1969. He then joined the
Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) for 3 years,
servicing the livestock and small animal industry. During
the first year of his service, Dr Siva instituted the first
therapy protocol for "Krian Sore" (ie: foot rot in cattle),
an economically devastating disease for cattle at that time.
He was one of the early pioneering
veterinarians who successfully established the first modern
veterinary practice in Kuala Lumpur in 1972. He partook in
continuing education with the Critical Care Society and AAHA
(American Animal Hospital Association) and published over 30
scientific papers over the next 15 years. His special
interests include orthopaedic surgery and critical care
management.
In 1978 he ventured into importing the first brand
of wellness and prescription pet nutrition into Malaysia's
leading pet care company. By 1985, he had transformed his
single practice to a multi-vet group of hospitals. In 1990,
Animal Medical Centre was appointed as the first private
training institute for veterinary graduates from University
Putra Malaysia (UPM).
Dr Sivagurunathan was then appointed as an Adjunct Professor
of UPM, lecturing in the field of animal welfare, ethics and
practice management. In 1996 he was the chairman of the
Animal Welfare Committee of Federation of Asian Veterinary
Association. He was the Past President of the Small Animal
Practitioners Association of Malaysia and Past President of
the Veterinary Association of Malaysia (VAM ). Dr Siva also
holds the Deputy Chairman title in the Malaysian National
Animal Welfare Foundation (MNAWF). Dr Sivagurunathan was one
of the founding members of VetOne of USA formed in 1998, an
organization represented by key innovators in veterinary
medicine around the world.