Akif Demirel  gradauted in 1982 from the Veterinary college of Istanbul University.  Since his graduation he dedicated himself to well being of his patients. He is a qualified veterinarian in the U.S and in Canada. He and his wife  Filiz Demirel  founded Istanbul  Veterinary Polyclinic in 1996 in Florya , Istanbul .  Dr. Demirel is member of VIN (Veterinary Information network), Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine , College of Veterinarians of Ontario , International sea mammals association ,  , Chamber of Veterinarians of Istanbul . He is currently serving as the  director for WSAVA and FECAVA of Turkish Small Animal Veterinary Association.