BVSc (dist), MANZCVS (small animal medicine), MANZCVS (small animal radiology), GradDipVetStud (Dist)

Shanaka graduated at Massey University 2004, he has worked in Australia, UK and various clinics in NZ. Completing a small animal rotating internship at the University of Sydney 2006 and passed the Australian College Membership exams in Small Animal Medicine 2008 and small animal radiology in 2018. He was received the National Vet Care award for the most outstanding vet for 2019.

He enjoys all aspects of veterinary practice.

Outside of work Shanaka enjoys cooking, trail running and travelling.