PVD India TeamDr. Namita Mitra-Pawar
Veterinary Microbiologist & Virologist
Veterinary Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics & Zoonotic Disease Surveillance
Co-Founder, Verity Vet Laboratories | Molecular Diagnostics Expert | Zoonotic Disease Researcher
About Dr. Namita Mitra-Pawar
Dr. Namita Mitra-Pawar is a distinguished veterinary microbiologist, researcher, and diagnostic expert who holds one of the rarest credentials in global veterinary science — Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiology (Virology). Fewer than a handful of veterinary microbiologists in India hold this distinction, placing her among an elite group of specialists shaping the future of infectious disease surveillance worldwide.
She leads PVD India's molecular diagnostics and microbiology programme — specialising in RT-PCR diagnostics, mycobacterial infections, and emerging zoonotic pathogens at the animal–human interface. Her research interests span veterinary virology, molecular diagnostic techniques, and companion animal infectious disease.
In 2026, Dr. Mitra-Pawar was part of the landmark research team that published the first documented case of fatal pulmonary tuberculosis in a domestic cat in India, caused by Mycobacterium orygis — an emerging zoonotic pathogen within the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. This research, combining clinical pathology with advanced molecular confirmation, represents a defining contribution to companion animal medicine and public health awareness in South Asia, emphasising the need for veterinary awareness of cross-species transmission risks.
Services & Specialisations
- RT-PCR diagnostics: Parvovirus, Distemper, FIP, FIV, FeLV, respiratory pathogens
- Mycobacterial infection identification and molecular confirmation
- Bacterial culture, sensitivity, and antimicrobial resistance profiling
- Zoonotic pathogen surveillance and molecular epidemiology
- Veterinary virology and emerging infectious disease consultation
- Environmental microbiological screening for farm and clinic biosecurity
Why PVD India Partnered with Dr. Namita
Dr. Mitra-Pawar brings world-class diagnostic science — normally confined to elite research institutions — to frontline veterinary practice through PVD India. Her ACVM Diplomate credential, combined with active research in zoonotic diseases, ensures that PVD's molecular diagnostic reports are held to the highest international standards of accuracy and clinical relevance.
Coverage Area
Pune (Verity Vet Laboratories)
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Diagnostic Expertise — Dr. Namita Mitra-Pawar
A rare credential in global veterinary science
Dr. Namita Mitra-Pawar is a distinguished veterinary microbiologist and virologist who holds one of the rarest credentials in global veterinary science — Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiology (Virology). Fewer than a handful of veterinary microbiologists in India hold this distinction, placing her among an elite group of specialists shaping infectious disease surveillance worldwide. She leads PVD India’s microbiology and molecular diagnostics programme through Verity Vet Laboratories.
Molecular diagnostics and zoonotic surveillance
Dr. Mitra-Pawar specialises in RT-PCR diagnostics, mycobacterial infections and emerging zoonotic pathogens at the animal–human interface. Her work covers Parvovirus, Distemper, FIP, FIV, FeLV and respiratory pathogens, alongside bacterial culture, sensitivity testing and antimicrobial resistance profiling. This expertise is critical not only for animal health but for public health, given the rising importance of cross-species disease transmission.
Contributing to landmark research
In 2026, Dr. Mitra-Pawar was part of the research team that published the first documented case of fatal pulmonary tuberculosis in a domestic cat in India, caused by Mycobacterium orygis — an emerging zoonotic pathogen within the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Combining clinical pathology with advanced molecular confirmation, this work represents a defining contribution to companion-animal medicine and public-health awareness in South Asia.
World-class science at the frontline
Dr. Mitra-Pawar brings advanced molecular and zoonotic-disease diagnostic science to frontline veterinary practice through PVD India. Her ACVM Diplomate credential, combined with active research in zoonotic diseases, ensures that PVD’s molecular diagnostic reports are held to the highest international standards of accuracy and clinical relevance — whether for a pet in Pune or a herd under surveillance.
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Doorstep Diagnostics in Pune
Booking Veterinary Microbiology Testing with Dr. Namita Mitra-Pawar
If you are in Pune or the surrounding region and need veterinary microbiology for your animal, PVD India makes it simple. Working with Dr. Namita Mitra-Pawar (Veterinary Microbiologist & Virologist), PVD brings professional, specialist-reviewed diagnostics directly to your farm, clinic or home — so you never have to transport a sick or stressed animal to a distant laboratory. Here is exactly how it works and what to expect.
How to book a test in Pune
Booking takes minutes. Call or WhatsApp PVD on 9082245254, or use the contact form, and tell us the animal, the species and the test you need — or simply describe the symptoms and our team will advise on the right diagnostics. We confirm a convenient collection slot, dispatch a trained technician to your location, and keep you updated until your report arrives. For clients in and around Pune, Namita and the PVD field team coordinate collection so that sample quality is protected from the very first step.
Areas served around Pune
Dr. Namita Mitra-Pawar supports PVD diagnostics across Pune (Verity Vet Laboratories). Within the core service area, doorstep sample collection is designed to be fast and convenient, and for locations further afield PVD operates a courier-based pickup model so that distance never prevents access to quality testing. Wherever you are in the region, samples are transported under cold-chain conditions to PVD's partner laboratories for processing.
What to expect from your veterinary microbiology report
Every sample collected is processed at a partner laboratory — Chaitanya Laboratory or Verity Vet Laboratories — and reviewed by a qualified specialist before the report is released; no result leaves without expert sign-off. Most clinical pathology and molecular results are delivered within 24 to 48 hours via WhatsApp and email, with histopathology taking 5 to 7 days. Free follow-up is included, so you and your veterinarian can discuss the findings and decide on the right course of action with confidence.
Why a local PVD partner matters
Diagnostics work best when the person collecting the sample is trusted and close at hand. As a PVD partner in Pune, Namita combines local presence and marathi, hindi, english language communication with the full backing of PVD's laboratory network and specialist team. That means you get the convenience and trust of a local professional together with the scientific rigour of an IVRI grant-supported diagnostic service — the best of both worlds for your animal's health.
Transparent pricing and accessible diagnostics
PVD keeps veterinary diagnostics affordable for both rural and urban clients, with clear pricing and no hidden charges — doorstep sample collection within the core service area carries no pickup fee, and herd-health packages are priced to make proactive screening realistic for ordinary farmers. There is no minimum order value, so whether you need a single test for one pet or comprehensive screening for an entire herd, Namita and the PVD team can help. Affordable, accessible diagnostics are central to PVD's mission of ensuring no animal goes undiagnosed simply because quality testing was out of reach in Pune or its surrounding region.
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