Câu chuyện | Gaia Pet Care

The Story of GAIA

From a small idea, GAIA was established with the desire to bring the best care to pets - with knowledge, love and commitment to sustainable development.

Originated from knowledge
& Inspired by Japan
(2002 - 2012)

GAIA's journey began with a meeting between two Vietnamese veterinarians and Dr. Minami, an expert from Japan.
During their PhD studies at Yamaguchi University, the founding team nurtured the aspiration of building a modern, humane veterinary medicine in Vietnam.
In 2012, GAIA was officially established, carrying the mission:

“Nourish health – Connect love”.

Institute for Biodiversity Conservation and Tropical Diseases

Building an academic foundation
& International cooperation
(2013 - 2023)

GAIA focused on professional development and service standardization during its first decade:

2013: Establishment of BIOD Research Institute – a bridge between academia and applied research between Vietnam and the world.
2021–2022: Operate standard clinics, open GAIA Riverside Veterinary Hospital and GAIA Oceanpark.
2023: Establish GAIA Academy - a specialized training center for veterinary doctors and technicians.

Transformation of Operational Model
(2024 - present)

Entering a new phase, GAIA transforms into a multi-industry pet corporation model, oriented towards expansion and cooperation.

Launching GAIA Pet Care – a chain of clinics applying the Japanese-style pet care model.
Expanding the system nationwide with new facilities in Ecopark (2024), Thanh Hoa (2025) and many other localities in the near future.

Founder of GAIA Vietnam

Assoc. Prof.Dr. Su Thanh Long &

Assoc. Prof.Dr. Bui Khanh Linh

In 2010, they returned to Vietnam with the desire to contribute their accumulated knowledge to the development of the Veterinary industry.

In addition to teaching, the two also founded GAIA Pet Clinic – with support from Dr. Minami (founder of GAIA Hokkaido) and Japanese Veterinarians.

GAIA not only takes care of pet health, but is also a place to train professional ethics and skills for students and future veterinarians.

Today, the former friends are Associate Professors and senior lecturers at the Vietnam National University of Agriculture. They continue to devote their Heart, Mind and Strength to developing the GAIA Vietnam ecosystem, including:

GAIA Veterinary Clinic: Chain of facilities providing pet health care services;
BIOD Research Institute: a life with the goal of promoting research - training - international cooperation in the field of agriculture;
GAIA Academy: Professional training unit in Veterinary Medicine, focusing on skills and professional ethics;

Founder of GAIA Japan

Minami Shigeru, DVM

He came to Vietnam in the early 2000s under the JICA program, to support veterinarians in the Ba Vi area, and it was here that he first met the two future founders of GAIA Vietnam.

Not only did Dr. Minami help GAIA in its early days, he also inspired the philosophy of practicing kindness, precision and humanity, which has shaped GAIA's core values to this day.

Besides Vietnam, he is also supporting veterinarians in Myanmar and Indonesia, contributing to the development of vision and smart clinic model for the pet industry in the region.

Our Team

Chuyên nghiệp - Tâm huyết - Học tập suất đời

The GAIA team combines solid expertise, practical experience and dedication to provide safe, loving and standard pet care. We do not just treat illnesses, but accompany you on your journey to raising a healthy and happy friend.