Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Arun has over 36 years of veterinary practice experience. He was born in Sri Lanka and graduated from Madras Veterinary College in 1978. From 1984-1986, he worked as an Instructor and Canine Reproductive Associate with the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Realizing his calling was for the care of sick animals and preventing diseases, he moved to Florida in 1986 and practiced as an Emergency Clinician at the Pet Emergency Center in Ft. Lauderdale, and also at Ramblewood Animal Hospital, in Coral Springs. After building a reputation for veterinary medical excellence, Dr. Arun established Summit Blvd. Animal Hospital, Laser Surgery and Pet Dental Center in 1987. With his extensive background in animal reproduction, Dr. Arun also oversees the Florida Animal Reproductive Center and Frozen Semen Bank. In 2009, Dr. Arun built a brand-new, hurricane-ready animal hospital to thank the community he lives and works in. Dr. Arun is a published author of numerous articles on pet health care, in addition to scientific research articles on reproduction and exotic pets. Continuing education is a very important aspect of Dr. Arun's practice. Besides having specialized training in reproduction and dentistry, Dr. Arun continues to expand his knowledge yearly through attendance at several general continuing education meetings around the world. Dr. Arun also attends special continuing education courses in exotic pet medicine and surgery, dentistry, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial reconstructive surgery, advanced surgical procedures, and much more. Dr. Arun was a volunteer firefighter in Ithaca, New York, and he has also served on the Board of Land Development for the Village of Palm Springs and on the Board of Palm Beach County - Center for Information and Crisis Services. Dr. Arun was also one of the founding members of the Palm Beach County chapter of Amnesty International.
