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Blaž Vrtačnik

Blaž Vrtačnik, DVM, is a veterinarian primarily engaged in the management of emergency and life-threatening conditions in small animals. As the owner of The Dogtor s.p., his work focuses on emergency veterinary medicine, surgery, and anaesthesia, where accurate assessment, reliable decision-making, and timely intervention are essential.

At the Small Animal Clinic of the Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, he is involved in the management of urgent cases and works as part of the team performing emergency surgical procedures when immediate professional intervention is required. His clinical scope includes the treatment of acute conditions, stabilisation of critically ill patients, and surgical procedures in time-sensitive situations.

His expertise and reliability are demonstrated through regular work in high-pressure clinical environments, where time and sound judgment are often decisive for patient outcomes. He is known for his calm, analytical approach and a strong commitment to individualised, evidence-based patient care.