Companion Animal Surgery Resident

Dr. Sunil Vasanjee BVSc

Obtained a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Zimbabwe in 2000. After 2 years in private practice he relocated to the United States for a Surgical Fellowship at LSU. Subsequently he undertook an internship and conducted orthopedic research in the Comparative Orthopedics Research Laboratory with Dr. Mandy Lopez. Dr. Vasanje has presented at the Veterinary Orthopedics Society Meeting in 2005, and has research interests in canine cruciate ligament disease and canine hip dysplasia. Dr. Vasanje commenced his surgery residency at LSU in 2005 and is undertaking a Masters degree concurrently.

Publications

1. Vasanjee SC , Tully T. Constricted toe syndrome in a Macaw. What is your diagnosis? Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery. 18(4), 2004.

2. Bubenik LJ, Hosgood G, Vasanjee SC. Bursting Tension of Medium and Large Canine Arteries Sealed with Ultrasonic Energy or Suture Ligation.Veterinary Surgery. 34(3); 289, 2005.

3. Vasanjee SC , Bubenik LJ, Hosgood G. Evaluation of Hemorrhage, Sample Size, and Collateral Damage of Five Different Hepatic Biopsy Methods in Dogs, Veterinary Surgery, In press.

Abstracts

1. Vasanjee SC, Lopez MJ. Evaluation of Canine Dysplastic Hips from Youth to Maturity Using Computed Tomography. Presented at the Veterinary Orthopedic Society, March 2005 meeting.