Doctors & team

Two generations. One clinic.

Shivraj Pet Clinic & Lab is a father-and-son veterinary practice in Pimple Nilakh, Pune, caring for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, turtles and exotic animals since 2013.

Dr. Pritesh and Dr. Shivaji Vidhate treating a cat together

Our story

  1. Before 2013

    Dr. Shivaji B. Vidhate serves in field and companion animal medicine, retiring as District Animal Husbandry Officer, Pune.

  2. 2013

    Shivraj Pet Clinic & Lab opens in Pimple Nilakh.

  3. Today

    A two-generation practice with an in-house pathology lab, digital X-ray, sonography, surgery under gaseous anaesthesia and a dedicated Exotic Animal Centre.

Dr. Shivaji Vidhate smiling at the clinic in grey scrubs

Founder & Senior Veterinarian

Dr. Shivaji B. Vidhate

M.V.Sc. (Pathology) · 33+ years of experience
MSVC Reg. No. 3182

Retired District Animal Husbandry Officer, Pune, with 33+ years of experience in field and companion animal medicine and surgery. He founded Shivraj Pet Clinic & Lab in 2013 and remains the clinic’s pathology anchor.

Focus Pathology, Field medicine, Surgery, Retired DAHO, Pune

Dr. Shivaji Vidhate with an Alexandrine parakeet patient
Dr. Pritesh Vidhate at the microscope with a tabby kitten on the consultation table

Head Veterinarian

Dr. Pritesh S. Vidhate

B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc.
MSVC Reg. No. 9959

Leads clinical care at Shivraj Pet Clinic & Lab, with a focus on exotic animal medicine, soft tissue surgery and diagnostic ultrasonography. Known for thorough, patient consultations, honest evidence-based care, and as the vet Pune pet parents come to for second opinions.

Focus Exotic animal medicine, Surgery, Ultrasonography, Preventive medicine, Cardiology

Qualifications & training 8
  • Small Animal Thoracic & Abdominal Ultrasonography
  • Veterinary Diagnostic Ultrasonography
  • Feline Medicine
  • Surgical Advancement in Veterinary Orthopedics
  • Diagnostic Veterinary Cytology
  • Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery
  • Cardiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Avian Medicine (WSAVA)
  • Emergency Management & Neurology (PPAM)
Continuing education 10
  • Matters of the Heart — Cardiac vs Respiratory
  • Common Acquired Cardiomyopathies in Dogs
  • Neuro Localization Made Easy
  • Emergency Management of Status Epilepticus
  • FSPAI CE & WSAVA India CE
  • Canine Respiratory Disease (PPAM)
  • General Surgical Management (ISACP)
  • Pain Management and Clinical Nutrition (PPAM)
  • Cardiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Avian Medicine and Surgery (WSAVA)
  • Clinical Radiology (PPAM)
Dr. Pritesh Vidhate examining a turtle on the steel examination table

The team

Calm hands in the theatre.

Veterinary technician Deepak Joshi smiling beside the surgeon in the operation theatre

Veterinary Technician

Mr. Deepak Joshi

Known for gentle animal handling and a calm presence in the consultation room and operation theatre.

Meet us in person.

Shop No. B-4, Alpine Avenue, Aundh–Wakad Road, Vishal Nagar, Pimple Nilakh, Pune 411027. Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun · 10:30 AM–1:30 PM & 3:00–8:30 PM · Wednesday closed.