Ekata Pandey had always loved animals and from a young age she knew she wanted to be a vet. She majored in Veterinary Science from IAAS, Rampur Chitwan in 2016 and completed her externship in surgery an international training center in Ooty. Ekta moved to Kathmandu five years back as a qualified Veterinarian working as a surgeon and small animal clinician. Currently working at Vet For Your Pet, Chandol, Ekta is keen on making positive changes in society especially in the area of animal rights.
What do you love about your work
I love my job because everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated for the care of furry friends. Every case brings new challenges and I am continually learning. Even if I have a hectic day, the expressions of paws and wagging tails motivates me and makes me forget all my tiredness.
What makes a person beautiful
A person with good intention and without judgment makes me think that they are truly beautiful.
What makes you beautiful
My passion for voiceless animals and working with the title of ‘Florence Nightingale of Dogs and Cats’. Also channelising this to inspire many girls out there.
What makes life beautiful
Love
What tickles your funny bones
When we have cats and dogs together during treatment, dogs need attention but cats are in their own world. Their weird behaviour as they come out of cage and showing off different flexible poses really makes me laugh.
Favourite comedian
Mr. Bean
Therapy for happiness
Accept each other without judgment, serve without expectation, and live and let others live.
Current perfume
Gucci Guilty for women
Addicted to
Work and milk tea
On your wish list…
Skydiving in Everest, underwater diving
Stay fit by…
Walking, yoga, dancing, flexibility moves
Best year of your life…
It was when I was 29, a year back when I had my first international veterinary conference in Singapore and spent a week there exploring around
Latest splurge
Smart watch
Skincare…
AM: plain water, face wash, serum, eye cream, moisturiser and sunscreen
PM: non drying cleanser, serum, eye cream and moisturiser
Gadget…
OnePlus 6T, an apple iPad, samsung tablet, samsung (active 2) smart watch
Style Icons
Meghan Markle, Ariana Grande
Always in your handbag
Perfume, sunscreen and vet mini guide book
What do you do to unwind
Take slow, deep breaths, listen to soothing music, watch paws funny videos and plan for trekking as I love the Himalayas.
Favourite holiday destination
Solukhumbu. There are so many interesting places for tourism, trekking and hiking. People are really good with great hospitality. I have been there twice.
You always struggle with
Waking up early
Best thing about being you
I am capable. I am able to take care of the things that need to be done in my life from simple things to the complex.
Make up can’t do without
I hardly do makeup but I love mascara
Favourite makeup brands
L’oreal, Revlon
Three things you absolutely do to look your best
Wear clothes that fit, style my hair, smile
On a bad hair day
Apart from getting mad at my hair for like half an hour, my go to hairstyle is a messy bun or French braid
One tip you learnt that makes your photo ready
Confidence and smile
What do you like doing in your spare time
I like to dance, watch animal funny videos and prepare work-related presentations
Books or movies
I prefer books to movies because reading books is an opportunity to exercise your brain and use your imagination.
Guilty pleasure
Listen to music on loop
Favourite place to eat in Kathmandu
Himalayan Java
One thing you can’t do without
I would say my mobile. It is literally my partner now. I have all my cases and clinical works details in it.
What advice would you give to your younger self
When you stand confident in your own worth, respect follows. Learn to say no. Good health is paramount. Transformation has no age and no time limit.
Celebrity crush
Aashirman DS Joshi
A quote you live by
Being human is given. But keeping our humanity is a choice.
Movies that inspire you
The Shawshank Redemption. Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things and no good thing ever dies; this is a fact that inspires me
Favourite cuisine
Burmese
Lockdown lesson
“Cost- of- living” is never expensive. It is the “cost -of -lifestyle” that is expensive. You never lacked time. You lacked discipline.
