Dr. Shamli Malik (she/her), DVM, USDA accredited, fear free certified

Dr. Shamli Malik, DVM, USDA accredited, fear free certified

Born and raised in Long Island, Shamli’s love for animals started at a very young age. She volunteered at local shelters and hospitals and then went on to achieve her Bachelors degree in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut. Her desire to love and care for all beings deepened as she gained more scientific knowledge and then went on to obtain her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Ross University in St. Kitts. She finished her clinical year of Veterinary school at the prestigious University of Texas A&M.

Shamli’s passion for Veterinary medicine has sent her on trips around the world. She has volunteered in local shelters in India, providing care to all animals. She went to Costa Rica where she volunteered in local villages providing the best medicine and education she could to people with little to no resources. This is where her strong interest in preventative medicine and education strengthened. She also volunteered in South Africa and developed a strong passion for conservation Medicine.

For the last 6 years she has practiced as a Veterinarian in sunny San Diego. She has gained practice in emergency medicine and her particular areas of interest are in dermatology, internal medicine and preventative medicine. She enjoys all aspects of Veterinary medicine and has a strong desire to educate her community.

When not working, Shamli enjoys practicing and teaching yoga, reading, exercising, spending time with her friends and family, watching sunsets and traveling. She is also an avid hiker and has hiked the Inca Trail in Peru and completed the W Trek in Patagonia. Her most recent venture was hiking an active Volcano in Guatemala. She has a zest for life and is always looking for the good in the world. She has an adorable dog named Juniper, who is a Shorgi-a mix of Corgi and Shih-Tzu.

Her goal is to provide the best available treatment to our furry companions with compassion and attention to detail. She is excited to serve this humbling community and hopes to bring more peace and joy to people and their pets through her work.

Special Interests: Dermatology, internal medicine and preventative medicine

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