Indian Society of Companion Animal Practitioners (ISCAP)

    Indian Society of Companion Animal Practitioners (ISCAP) is a professional body established under AgroVet Research & Development Foundation (ARDF) to bring together veterinarians engaged in companion animal practice across India. As the landscape of pet ownership and veterinary care continues to evolve, ISCAP serves as a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, skill enhancement, policy advocacy, and professional networking among India’s pet practitioners.

    Mission:

    To empower and support India’s pet practitioners through education, innovation, and collaboration to enhance the quality of companion animal healthcare in the country.

    Vision:

    To become India’s leading organization advancing excellence in companion animal practice, promoting scientific veterinary care, and advocating for the welfare of pets and pet professionals.

    Objectives:

    1. To unite all veterinarians practicing in the field of companion animal care across India.
    2. To organize continuing veterinary education (CVE) programs, seminars, workshops, and certifications in clinical and diagnostic veterinary science.
    3. To promote indigenous research and best practices in small animal medicine and surgery.
    4. To facilitate mentorship, peer learning, and global collaborations in pet healthcare.
    5. To represent and advocate pet practitioners’ voices at national and international veterinary forums.
    6. To collaborate with government, NGOs, and industry stakeholders for welfare initiatives and policy input.
    7. To promote responsible pet ownership, zoonotic disease awareness, and One Health principles.

    Theme:

    “Caring Beyond Cures: Excellence, Ethics, and Empathy in Companion Animal Practice”