Dr. Avelino Verdadero Jr.
BS, DVM
Dr. Avelino Verdadero Jr. graduated from Central Luzon State University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry, followed by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. After graduation, he worked as a veterinarian with an NGO in the Philippines, providing care to stray animals. He then moved to Hong Kong, where he gained experience at various hospitals before relocating to Canada to work at the city’s only emergency care hospital.
In 2022, Dr. Avelino earned the Certificate of Veterinary Qualification from the American Veterinary Medical Association, allowing him to practice in North America and beyond.
He is currently a registered member of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Hong Kong.
When Dr. Avelino is not working, he loves volunteering, especially focusing on mass neutering programs and providing veterinary care to rural areas with limited access to vets. He also enjoys scuba diving, hiking, trail running, road biking, camping, and other outdoor sports.
