Dr. Mohit Mahajan
Veterinarian
Hi, my name is Dr. Mohit Mahajan, and I am a Veterinarian at Hawthorne Quality Pet Care. I am passionate about providing high-quality care and helping my patients feel comfortable and confident in their treatment.
Personal Hobbies and Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy playing and watching sports, staying active, and spending time outdoors, whether that means exploring new places or going for walks and hikes. I also love traveling, trying new foods, learning about different cultures, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Favorite Part of My Job
My favorite part of being a veterinarian is seeing a sick or injured animal recover and return to a happy, healthy life. I especially enjoy the diagnostic and problem-solving side of medicine, where careful examination and clinical reasoning help me find answers and develop the best treatment plan. I also value the relationships I build with pet owners, educating them about their pets' health and guiding them through difficult moments with compassion and reassurance. Every patient is unique, and that makes veterinary medicine both meaningful and continually exciting.
Why I Chose This Profession
I have always been fascinated by animals and wanted a career where I could make a meaningful difference in their lives. What inspires me most is the opportunity to relieve suffering, help animals recover from illness, and support the people who care for them. As I progressed through my education and clinical experience, I discovered how much I enjoy the combination of science, problem-solving, surgery, and compassionate care. For me, being a veterinarian is about more than treating disease; it is about building trust with pet owners and helping their companions live healthier, happier lives.
Education
I earned my Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) from the College of Veterinary Science at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology in Jammu, India, in 2017. I then earned my Master of Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.) in Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics from CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya in Palampur from 2017 to 2019, followed by doctoral studies (PhD) at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar from 2019 to 2022.
Professional Background
My career combines advanced academic training with hands-on experience in emergency medicine, surgery, and companion animal practice. I qualified the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) National Eligibility Test in 2021, and I received the Best Young Scientist Award and Best Poster Award at the 34th Annual Convention of ISSAR in 2018. I have authored and co-authored more than ten research publications and conference presentations, with a focus on reproductive medicine and Doppler ultrasonography. I am committed to continuous professional development, including recent continuing education in veterinary dentistry, and to providing compassionate, evidence-based care.
Memberships
I am a member of the Indian Society of Animal Production.
Work History
I began my clinical career in emergency and critical care at Maxpetz Pet Hospital, where I worked from 2022 to 2025. There, I managed emergency cases, stabilized and monitored critically ill patients, performed emergency soft tissue surgery, led the night emergency team, and gained experience in abdominal ultrasonography and echocardiography. After moving to the United States, I joined Banfield Pet Hospital in California as an Associate Veterinarian, providing preventive and medical care, diagnostic workups, and surgery. I now practice at Hawthorne Quality Pet Care, where I provide comprehensive veterinary services, including diagnostics, treatment, and surgery.