Man Arrested for Impersonating Veterinarian at East Nashville Clinic

Prashant Pandya arrested for allegedly impersonating a veterinarian in East Nashville

Prashant Pandya, a 45-year-old man, was arrested Tuesday and charged with a felony for impersonating a veterinarian at an East Nashville clinic, according to Metro Nashville Police. The arrest follows a months-long investigation into the Caudle Veterinary Clinic, located at 3607 Gallatin Pike, where authorities allege Pandya practiced medicine without a license.

UPDATE: Prashant Pandya, 45, has been arrested and charged with the felony offense of impersonating a veterinarian at Caudle Veterinary Clinic. The investigation is continuing. pic.twitter.com/FBZTxNl2VJ

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As News Channel 5 reported, the investigation into the clinic gained momentum in September after several pet owners came forward. These owners reported that their cats and dogs suffered various medical complications following procedures performed at the facility. Investigators are currently looking into at least seven specific cases that occurred between August 2025 and September 2026.

The allegations against Pandya suggest a calculated effort to present himself as a medical professional. According to police, he used the title “Dr. Pandya” and wore a white lab coat clearly labeled with “Dr. P.F. Pandya DVM.” Despite these credentials, state records indicate that Pandya has never been licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Tennessee. While he had previously applied for a professional license, he failed the required examinations.

Law enforcement executes search warrant at Caudle Veterinary Clinic

The arrest of Pandya coincided with significant law enforcement activity at the clinic itself. Both News Channel 5 and Fox17 reported that detectives executed a search warrant at the Gallatin Pike location on Tuesday. The scale of the operation involves multiple agencies, including detectives from Metro Nashville Police, representatives from the District Attorney’s Office, and agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Man Arrested for Impersonating Veterinarian at East Nashville Clinic — Photo: fox17.com

The involvement of the DEA suggests that the scope of the investigation may extend beyond the unauthorized practice of medicine. While the primary felony charge remains the impersonation of a veterinarian, the presence of federal agents indicates that investigators are examining other aspects of the clinic’s operations. The full extent of these additional inquiries remains unclear as the probe continues.

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The human stakes of the investigation were highlighted by previous reporting from News Channel 5, which detailed the impact on local pet owners. The outlet noted that at least two dogs died following treatment at the clinic, and another animal suffered serious complications. These incidents form the backdrop of the current criminal proceedings and underscore the potential risks posed to the community when medical credentials are misrepresented.

Police have stated that they expect to file additional charges against Pandya as the investigation progresses. For now, the clinic remains at the center of a multi-agency effort to determine the full timeline of unauthorized medical procedures and the specific nature of the complications reported by pet owners over the last year.