Dr Elena Tumashova - Kyrgyzstan
July 2007
Dr Elena Tumashova is a veterinary surgeon affiliated with the Animal Welfare Society for Kyrgyzstan. Dr Tumashova works at a private clinic in Bishkek that also offers free veterinary treatment for stray dogs and cats outside its commercial hours. Already an experienced vet of seven years, Dr Tumashova trained with Mayhew vet Dr Mohammadzai in the use of gas anaesthesia, antibiotics and analgesics regimes, cat spay operations via flank incision and dental care for small animals. At the end of her Training Programme, we gave her a large donation of veterinary supplies for use with their animal welfare work.
Update from Dr Tumashova...Hello! Everything is fine with me, I continue to work for the Veterinary clinic " Samson " in Bishkek. Often I remember the practice in Mayhew Animal Home and all that I experienced there. All that Mohammed and your team taught me we use in the veterinary clinic. I have managed to pass on this knowledge to all the team! This summer at our clinic I gave further practical advice to students from the Veterinary Academy. I showed them methods of sterilization and castration teaching them humane attitudes to animals. Also in our clinic we carry out free-of-charge operations on castration and sterilization, to treatment of homeless animals. The training which I learnt there was invaluable and I would like that you pass on my best wishes to all of the staff at The Mayhew Animal Home.