DVM, MA, MS, DACVIM | Medical Oncology
Bushra Zaidi
DVM, MA, MS, DACVIM | Medical Oncology
Bushra Zaidi
Dr. Bushra Zaidi completed her undergraduate studies at Hunter College in New York City and then received her graduate degree in Biotechnology at Columbia University. After pursuing several years of cancer research, involving immunotherapy, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, she attended Tuft’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2015. She continued her training with a one-year rotating small animal internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. She then worked as an Emergency Veterinarian for 2 years before deciding to pursue her specialty Oncology internship at the Animal Cancer Care Clinic. In 2019, she started her Medical Oncology residency training at Purdue University and completed her training in 2022. She earned her Master of Science degree, as well. Dr. Zaidi became Board-Certified in Medical Oncology.
Dr. Bushra Zaidi is passionate about treating cancers in pets, including lymphoma, mast cell tumors, hemangiosarcoma, transitional cell carcinoma, and osteosarcoma. She is excited about using emerging treatment options in pets such as immunotherapy to treat certain cancers such as mast cell tumors and melanoma. Dr. Zaidi enjoys treating cancer in pets because in cases where the cancer is not curable, cancer treatment can help alleviate pain and suffering, and prolong survival while maintaining the pet’s quality of life at home. Dr. Zaidi closely works with her patient's owners to determine the best treatment; whether that includes surgery, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy. Some patients may require a single form of therapy, while others may need combination therapy. Dr. Zaidi’s Oncology service will perform regular scans, which may include radiographs, ultrasound, and/or CT scans.
She shares her home with her husband and 3 cats, Akoya, Zephyr, and Calix. In her spare time, she loves traveling to new places, biking, hiking, and cooking with her husband.