Roshan Nimal Shantha Karunarathne (veterinarian)
Kegalle,92
Summary
Highly compassionate,extremely motivated and enthusiastic veterinarian. Having valuable skills across a wide variety of areas withing the veterinary profession
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Zoo Animal Veterinarian
National Zoological Garden
01.2017 - Current
- Disease prevention(vaccination,Deworming)
- Stress free handling of zoo animals with positive reinforcement
- Diet planning and nutritional management
- Medical management of zoo animals (Clinical examination,primary diagnosis assessing common medical complaints,secondary diagnosis with blood work urine fecal and tissue fluid sampling,advanced diagnosis with x-ray ultrasonography and endoscopy)
- Surgical management of zoo animals (Restraining,patient evaluation,premedication,iv catheter placement,intubation,induction,monitoring with advance equipments-ECG/BP/Pulse oximetry,post operative monitoring and care)
- Emergency tranquilization of elephants
- Physiotherapy (for injuries and geriatric care) and hydrotherapy(for certain musculoskeletal conditions)
- Fish medicine and handling
Companion Animal Veterinarian
Bestcare Animal Hospital Pvt Ltd
08.2012 - 12.2017
- Fear free small animal handling
- Presurgical evaluation, anesthetic dosing, endotracheal intubation, anesthetic monitoring, suture techniques, surgical procedures(neutering/ tumor removal/ enucliation/ cystotomy/ gastrotomy/ intestinal anastomosis/ c-section/ tail amputation/ bone plating/ correction of saddle thromboembolism)
- Diagnostic imaging(X-ray and ultrasonography)
- Emergency and critical care(envenomation,poisoning)
- Venipuncture and injection techniques
- Urine catheterization and sampling
- Dermatological examination and sampling
- Ophthalmoscopic examination, tonometry and sampling
- Dental scaling
- Latest medical treatment protocols
- Blood transfusion
- Nutritional counseling
- Client communication
- Home visits and caring hospitalized patients
Veterinary Clinician and Temporary Lecturer
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
11.2011 - 01.2012
- Teaching and training veterinary students on companion, wild and zoo animal medicine and surgery
- Disease diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, medical and surgical treatments for companion, exotic and wild animals
Veterinary Internee
Pinnawala Elephant Orphange
08.2011 - 10.2011
- Training on medical, surgical and nutritional management of captive elephants
Veterinary Internee
Government veterinary Office,Kundasala
05.2011 - 07.2011
- Training on farm animal medicine, surgery, reproduction and obstetrics
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Science - Veterinary Medicine
University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka05.2010
Skills
- Fear free handling and restraining of wide range of animal species
- Emergency and critical care
- Veterinary anesthesia
- Companion and zoo animal medicine and surgery
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Staying calm and efficient in medical crisis
- Team working
Publications
- H. P. R. N. S. Karunarathne, M. R. B. N. Bandara, K. K. Sumanasekera, R. C. Rajapaksa (2020). A NEW APPROACH OF VENIPUNCTURE FOR BLOOD COLLECTION THROUGH MEDIAL SAPHENOUS VEIN OF ELEPHANTS. In. Proceedings of the 72nd annual convention and scientific sessions of SLVA, July 3rd 2020.P:19.
- H.P.R.N.S.Karunarathne, M.R.B.N.Bandara, A.A.Sumanasekara, E.M.E.Liyanage, D.M.Nambuge, D.D.Dasanayake, D.K.Sonnadara, K.M.P.Perera and R.C. Rajapaksa. A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ON DEAD SPECIMENS PRESENTED TO DEHIWALA ZOO FOR FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS.In. Proceedings of the 72nd annual convention and scientific sessions of SLVA, July 3rd 2020. P:20.
- H.P.Roshan N.S.Karunarathne, M.R.Buddika N. Bandara, A.M.Navod D.B. Abeysinghe, E. Malith E. Liyanage, R. Chandana Rajapaksha, Dayananda S. Kodikara and Ashoka Dangolla.FIXATION OF A RADIUS AND ULNA FRACTURE IN AN ASIAN ELEPHANT CALF BY USING FIBERGLASS CASTS. Gajah Vol.47, pp 40-41,2017.
- H.P.R.N.S.Karunarathne, D.D.N. De Silva and K.A.N. Wijayawardhane.PIGMENTARY KERATITIS IN A DOG: A case Report.In.Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), Sri Lanka, Vol. 15, pp206-207, 2010.
Additional Skills
- English Language(IELTS Academic-overall score-6.0)
- Diploma in Computer
References
1. Dr. M.A.S. Dhananjaya Karunaratna, BVSc(Peradeniya), MSc(Royal Veterinary College, London)
Director
Bestcare Animal Hospital Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka
+94777732891
danavetlk@gmail.com
2. Dr.R. Chandana Rajapaksa,BVSc(Peradeniya),MPhil(Peradeniya)
Director (Animal Health and Nutrition)
Department of National Zoological Gardens
+94718504832
rcrajapaksapinnawala@yahoo.com
Timeline
Zoo Animal Veterinarian
National Zoological Garden
01.2017 - Current
Companion Animal Veterinarian
Bestcare Animal Hospital Pvt Ltd
08.2012 - 12.2017
Veterinary Clinician and Temporary Lecturer
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
11.2011 - 01.2012
Veterinary Internee
Pinnawala Elephant Orphange
08.2011 - 10.2011
Veterinary Internee
Government veterinary Office,Kundasala
05.2011 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Veterinary Science - Veterinary Medicine
University of Peradeniya
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