Dr.J. Venkhatesh is the founder and the managing Director of Auro Multi speciality Pet hospital. He is a specialist small animal surgeon with immense experience and expertise in soft tissue surgery that includes gastroenterology, urology, gynaecology, surgical oncology, head and neck surgery, ophthalmic surgery, cosmetic & reconstructive surgery. He is also intensely trained in small animal orthopaedics by the ‘AOVET’. Dr.J. Venkhatesh is one of the few exponents of veterinary emergency and critical care in the state. He is one of the most sought after specialist in companion animal practices across Tamil Nadu. He is the only small animal laparoscopic surgeon in south of He was formerly the head of the ‘Centre for Toxicology and Developmental Research, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai. Not only does he bring with him the rich clinical expertise but also has a very impressive research background too. He has guided more than twelve doctoral candidates as research adviser in various disciplines like head and neck surgery, hepatic & biliary surgery, urology, nephrology, orthopaedics, neurosurgery and cardiac transplantation. He has been regarded as one of the eminent veterinarians in the field of translational medical research during his stint in the field of Laboratory Animal Medicine.