I grew up in Canada, in a small town near Niagara Falls. Veterinary medicine has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My father is a veterinarian, so I spent many summers helping out around the clinic. Those early experiences, along with volunteering in a variety of clinical settings, solidified my decision to become a veterinarian.

I attended St. George’s University in Grenada, where I earned my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and adopted my island cat, Goose, who still keeps me company today. I then moved back up north to complete my clinical rotations at the University of Minnesota. Following graduation, I completed an internship rotating through emergency medicine, primary care, and shelter medicine in Virginia.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling, learning new languages, exploring the outdoors, and discovering the best food spots.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (Honours), Biology — McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) — St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine, Grenada
• Small Animal Rotating Internship (Primary Care, Emergency Medicine & Shelter Medicine) — Columbia Pike Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, Annandale, VA

Publications and Research:

• Verma N, Kumar K. Retrospective analysis of antibacterial susceptibility of Staphylococcus spp. isolated from clinical samples of dogs in Ontario, Canada. Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. 2024;55(1):184–190.