Dr. Randhir Singh of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, successfully operationalized a state-of-the-art hemodialysis facility at the prestigious RVC Centre & College,
Indian Army, Meerut Cantt. during a specialized training-cum-demonstration program.Invited as a subject expert, Dr. Singh conducted expert lectures, live demonstrations, and intensive hands-on training for Indian Army Veterinary officers on renal failure management and advanced hemodialysis techniques in dogs, culminating in full clinical activation of the dialysis unit.
Dr. Randhir Singh has been a pioneer in this field, previously operationalizing a dialysis facility at Veterinary College, Palampur, securing a prestigiou
s project from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research for strengthening veterinary hemodialysis in India, and recently conducting a first-of-its-kind international dialysis training involving foreign veterinarians, showcasing a reverse flow of expertise from India.
Dr. J.P.S. Gill, Vice-Chancellor, lauded the achievement, stating that it reflects our institute’s growing leadership in advanced veterinary healthcare and national capacity building. He informed that hemodialysis in veterinary medicine is widely regarded as one of the most advanced and technically demanding procedures, requiring highly specialized infrastructure and expertise. Globally, such facilities exist
at only 7–8 veterinary institutions, making this operationalization a remarkable achievement in expanding India’s advanced veterinary care capabilities, particularly for service animals of the armed forces.
Dr. Swaran Singh Randhawa, Dean, College of Veterinary Science, emphasized that such initiatives translate academic excellence into real-world clinical impact on veterinary healthcare, training, and institutional collaboration.
Dr. J. Mohindroo, Director of Clinics, highlighted that operationalizing such an advanced and precision-driven dialysis, facility reflects the seamless integration of expertise, training, and clinical vision.
