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Jackie Tan

Veterinary consultant

Jackie Tan is a veterinary medicine student at the University of Sydney with clinical experience from the Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (VES) Hospital in Singapore. Her background focuses on advanced animal care and improving pet health, aligning with specialized service entities like [Petsy]

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student at the University of Sydney
  • Clinical experience at Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (VES) Hospital, Singapore
  • Research interest in affordable osteoarthritis treatment alternatives
  • University of Sydney

Get to know Jackie Tan

Exploring how veterinary innovation and accessible insurance can work together for pets

Jackie Tan is a veterinary medicine student at the University of Sydney with clinical experience from the Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (VES) Hospital in Singapore. Jackie has a particular passion for small animal care, with specific interests in orthopaedics, nutrition, and dermatology. Having gained hands on experience in both general practice and emergency settings, Jackie has cared for a wide range of patients and conditions. A keen interest in innovative treatment options led Jackie to research osteoarthritis therapies, exploring affordable alternatives to surgery such as low level laser therapy and platelet rich plasma injections. This curiosity about accessible, evidence based care naturally extended to an interest in the role of pet insurance in supporting pet owners, aligning with Jackie’s work contributing to Petsy Pet Insurance.

Areas of expertise
  • Small animal care
  • Orthopaedics
  • Emergency and specialty veterinary medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Osteoarthritis treatment research (low level laser therapy, platelet rich plasma)

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Specified Conditions includes:

  • Cruciate ligament damage
  • Intervertebral disc disease
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Patella luxation
  • Elbow dysplasia
  • Cherry eye
  • Entropion
  • Ectropion,
  • Osteochondritis dissecans (‘OCD’)
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Alternative Therapies, Behavioural Problems, and Dental Illness.

Examples of Alternative Therapies: Acupuncture, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy.

Examples of Behavioural Problems: Excessive licking, fur pulling, pacing and destructive chewing.

Examples of Dental Illnesses: Dental diseases, gingivitis, periodontal disease.