{"product_id":"the-underdog-a-veterinarians-fight-against-racism-and-injustice-9781069685629","title":"The Underdog: A Veterinarian's Fight Against Racism and Injustice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA true David and Goliath story-of courage, conviction, and the fight for justice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1995, Dr. Hakam Singh Bhullar became the first Indo-Canadian veterinarian to establish a low-cost clinic in Vancouver, with the goal of making quality animal care accessible to everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe offered affordable care, partnered with animal welfare groups, and mentored other immigrant veterinarians to do the same. But success came with a price. Dr. Bhullar's inclusive model threatened a tightly controlled industry. The British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association launched a coordinated campaign of systemic obstruction - discriminatory licensing barriers, sudden clinic inspections, and relentless disciplinary actions - all aimed at stifling the rise of Indo-Canadian veterinarians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefusing to back down, Dr. Bhullar and a coalition of veterinarians took a stand, sparking what would become the longest human rights trial in Canadian history in an attempt to expose institutional racism and force a reckoning within the profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Underdog\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful story of resilience, community, and the cost of challenging the status quo; a must-read for anyone who believes in justice, inclusion, and the courage to challenge the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBhullar, Hakam:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Dr. Hakam Singh Bhullar is the founder and the lead veterinarian of Atlas Animal Hospital. A graduate of Punjab Agricultural University, he began his career as a Veterinarian Officer in Punjab, India. In 1991, he immigrated to Canada to pursue greater opportunities, completing a clinical internship at Iowa State University in 1993 and earning his Canadian veterinary license in 1995.Driven by a deep commitment to accessible animal care, Dr. Bhullar established multiple veterinary clinics across British Columbia, each rooted in his mission to provide high-quality, affordable services to pet owners of all backgrounds.","brand":"Bhullar Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51720965423378,"sku":"9781069685629","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_819bd453-9fb8-4bea-bd28-d471d36ebcb8.jpg?v=1762943395","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-underdog-a-veterinarians-fight-against-racism-and-injustice-9781069685629","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}