Chris Lam

Dr. Chris Lam is a veterinary cardiologist currently serving as a Cardiology Resident at Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) in Australia. He graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) with honors from the University of Sydney in 2015. Following his graduation, Dr. Lam completed a small animal rotating internship at the Ontario Veterinary College in Canada in 2016, where he gained valuable clinical experience.

After his internship, he operated a mobile veterinary service in the Canadian Arctic before returning to Australia to pursue further specialization. In 2019, he began his clinical residency in cardiology under Veterinary Cardiologists Australia (VCA). Dr. Lam achieved Diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) in Cardiology in 2022, officially becoming a registered specialist in veterinary cardiology.123

In his current role at VSS, Dr. Lam is part of one of the largest veterinary cardiac services in Australia, providing referral cardiac care alongside a dedicated team of veterinary professionals.12 His expertise includes innovative treatments and early detection strategies for pet heart conditions.4