Hi, I am Dr. Sarmistha Debbarma working as Veterinary Officer at Animal Resources Development Department, Govt of Tripura, India. I have done my B.V.Sc & AH and specialization for my M.V.Sc in Veterinary Medicine, Ethics & Jurisprudence from West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, India. Along with my present professional role, currently I am pursuing Post Graduate Diploma in Animal Welfare from IGNOU, New Delhi to enhance my understanding of animal welfare laws and regulations over the world. I am a serving Veterinary Officer and my professional work involves clinical practice, administrative roles and involvement in policy issues at regional level. I am responsible for supervision, implementation and maintenance of government programs towards improvement of animal health and prevention & control of diseases/outbreaks as well. I am ardently interested in Animal ethics and jurisprudence since graduate days and it motivated me to pursue specialize in the same field. I have >10 yrs experience in Veterinary Medicine, with strong background in small-animal medicine, surgery and critical care providing quality healthcare to animals,Veterinary education and administration.