Dr. Juan Sebastian Orjuela, DVM

Dr. Juan Sebastian Orjuela, DVM Dr. Juan Sebastian Orjuela, aka "Juancho", is a 2022 DVM graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College. Juancho has lived in 3 countries and 7 different cities.

He is passionate about community building and helping the veterinary profession progress through diversity, equity, and inclusion. Juancho co-founded the Latinx Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA) in 2022, a recognized 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. Juancho enjoys client education, soft tissue surgery, community outreach, networking, and practicing top quality medicine. He prides himself on bein

g bilingual, with a native proficiency in English and Spanish. He migrated with his family from Bogota, Colombia when he was only 10 years old. He then graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a double major in Biology & Environmental Conservation. He later moved to New York City to expand his veterinary experience. Prior to attending veterinary school he worked as a laboratory animal technician, ECC veterinary assistant, Avian & Exotics veterinary assistant, small animal technician, and scientific researcher. I value my network, so let's connect! Instagram: .dvm

12/19/2025

FIGS Breakroom Toronto hit different. Coffee, desserts and community. thanks for showing up for Canada, can you please open your next community hub here?🤞😉🇨🇦♥️

Forgot to mention, I’m wearing the new Mocha set and it’s 🔥☕️

12/17/2025

I failed the NAVLE too, and now I’m an emergency veterinarian. Trust me you’re going to be okay!

Being a doctor is a journey full of failures, you just started early. That’s all. This will only make you more resilient.

Block out the noise, pick yourself up, and make a plan. Also listen to my tips and share this reel with anyone that may need it! You got this 🤌🏼

If you’re one of those people that feed the negative stigma of failing this test… stop and go eat a sock! (also grow the F up)

DM if you’re struggling or need support ♥️

12/16/2025

Sq**rt is fine, he’s just vibing 😂🦜💤

12/11/2025

This is what it looks like for most patients, this patient is a ferret. We usually place an IV catheter on the forearm using the cephalic vein.

Each species has different vessel locations, mobility, and handling needs. Placing an IVC becomes a whole new challenge every time.

We shave, clean and prep the site, have an assistant hold the patient safely, and in cases like this one, we sedate the patient to make everything smooth, stress free and safe for everyone involved. Then our techs work their magic ✨

I’m always proud seeing my team in action. They make incredibly complex techniques look effortless. Vet med is a team sport and so many procedures rely on the expertise of our veterinary technicians, whose hands perform skills that many vets aren’t even proficient in.

This is the level of care happening behind the scenes for your pets. Share this to highlight the talent, teamwork and dedication that keeps our patients / your pets safe every day.

12/08/2025

Hearing this is truly one of the best feelings in the world 🥰😅

12/07/2025

POV you just opened the most nostalgic FIGS collab ever 🎁

surprised me with their Operation collab drop and it instantly became a family favourite. Laughter, chaos and future doctor vibes all in one box. Even sq**rt joined in the fun! 🦜

Also check out the Purple Pulse limited drop arriving just in time for the holidays 💜

Save this for gift ideas and share with someone who needs this game night energy. Run before it sells out! 🙌

12/04/2025

Remember sedation is not anesthesia. Sedation keeps pets relaxed and calm, while anesthesia is a deeper, fully unconscious state used for surgery or more invasive procedures.

This is what hands free X-rays look like behind the scenes.

Sedation isn’t about convenience, it’s about safety. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) encourages hands-free radiography to protect our vets, vet techs and assistants from repeated radiation exposure over their careers. It also allows us to position your pet comfortably without stress or restraint so we get clear diagnostic films the first time.

We safely secure the patient to the table using sandbags and straps and step outside the room to take each X-ray.

Under sedation we monitor everything you see here including SpO2 which tells us how well your pet is oxygenating, as well as heart rate and oxygen flow to keep them stable, calm and safe. There’s a whole team working quietly in the background to make moments like this smooth for your furry family member.

So when your vet recommends sedation for X-ray, now you know the why. Share this to help other pet parents understand what really goes into veterinary care.

12/02/2025

OUCH! This pup was running in the backyard with a bone and took a bad fall, causing a bilateral cranial mandibular fracture. He broke the lower jaw straight across behind the canine teeth, fracturing both sides of the mandibular ramus 😫 (watch until the end when I wiggle it). It was incredibly painful, so I sedated him for the exam and confirmed the injury with X-rays.

If your dog loves bones, monitor them closely and do not let them go wild with it in their mouth. Sudden impacts or twisting while carrying a bone can lead to serious oral trauma like this. Any mouth injury, refusal to eat, dropping food, drooling or not wanting their face touched should be seen by a vet erinarian right away.

These fractures are usually fixed with surgical stabilization. This may involve wiring, plating or external fixation to realign the jaw and allow proper healing.

Share this to help educate other pet parents and prevent injuries like this from happening to their dogs!

11/29/2025

Fun fact: Sq**rt loves to snuggle 🥹

The human-animal bond is a beautiful thing 🫶

11/24/2025

SOUND ON: Collapsed trachea can sound dramatic and this “goose honk” cough is one of the biggest red flags. Gingy (my dog) was diagnosed after chest X-rays revealed a clear narrowing of her trachea and the sound you hear in this reel are both indicative of this condition.

Most dogs start with medical management and that plan has worked beautifully for Gingy. Her cough has resolved and she is back to feeling like herself. When medical management fails the remaining options are tracheal stenting or considering quality of life. Stents can help very specific patients but success rates are lower and complications are common so they are reserved for owners that are very motivated.

If your dog ever makes a honking cough like this do not ignore it. Your vet will often recommend chest/upper airway X-rays to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other causes like kennel cough, pneumonia, or heart disease. Collapsed trachea can progress quickly and significantly affect quality of life so catching it early matters.

Share this with other pet parents, especially those with small breed dogs since they are much more susceptible!

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