UNAIR NEWS – Anggun Mochammad Yusuf, an alumnus from the first graduating cohort of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Medicine, and Life Sciences (FIKKIA) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), has successfully established an international-scale veterinary clinic. His clinic, Amy Animal Care, now operates four branches across Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam.
Originally from Banyuwangi, Yusuf nurtured an entrepreneurial mindset from a young age. After completing his veterinary degree and taking the professional oath, he moved to Brunei Darussalam the following year. During his year-long stint abroad, he gained hands-on clinical experience while preparing a long-term plan to build an independent veterinary practice.
“Working for yourself makes it easier to manage your time and allows you to truly enjoy what you do,” Yusuf said.
Returning to serve
Upon returning to Indonesia, Yusuf opened his first Amy Animal Care clinic in Muncar Subdistrict, Banyuwangi Regency. The business expanded quickly. In 2023, he launched a second branch in Brunei Darussalam. This was followed by the opening of a third branch in Klatak, Banyuwangi, in April 2025, and a fourth branch in Jajag, Banyuwangi, later that same year.
“Everything was planned and calculated from the beginning, from the location and medical equipment to the overall service concept,” Yusuf said.
He noted that Amy Animal Care’s strength lies in its comprehensive services, which include clinical care, laboratory testing, a pet shop, home services, and inpatient facilities for large animals, as well as treatment for viral diseases that not all clinics are willing to handle. The clinic serves companion animals, aquatic species, poultry, and wildlife.
Yusuf said he had pursued internships since his first semester, training at various clinics outside his home region. These experiences exposed him to clinic operations, business management, and the real needs of veterinary healthcare services. He later assessed and applied these lessons in developing Amy Animal Care. “Veterinarians must understand not only pets, but also aquatic animals, poultry, and wildlife. Step by step, that knowledge helped me prepare what was needed to open a clinic,” he said.
To continue improving services, Yusuf actively attends seminars and builds professional networks with other clinics. He believes that entrepreneurship requires more than technical skills, emphasizing the importance of networking, public speaking, professional attitude, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients.
Looking ahead, Yusuf hopes Amy Animal Care will expand further, create more job opportunities for local communities, and grow into an international veterinary clinic network operating in multiple countries.
“Know yourself and never stop learning. Without learning, we will be left behind. From the moment students enter the faculty, they should already understand who they want to become and where they want to go,” Yusuf concluded.
Author: Muhammad Nabil Fawaid
Editor: Ragil Kukuh Imanto
