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VETERINARIAN
- INTRODUCTION
- COURSE
- CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- ENTRANCE EXAMS
- COLLEGES IN INDIA
- COLLEGES IN ABROAD
- SKILL SET
- ELIGIBILITY
- SPECIALISATION
- ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A veterinarian is a medical professional, who provides animals with medical treatment. There are different types of veterinarians, where some work with small animals and some with large farm animals, or wild animals.
Veterinarians learn to treat all kinds of animals but sometimes they choose to work with a specific type example Dogs. They diagnose animal diseases and treat sick and injured animals. They advise owners on proper care of their pets and livestock.
They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals. Although most veterinarians work in private clinics and hospitals, others travel to farms, work in laboratories or classrooms, or work for the government.
Veterinarians must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited veterinary college and a state license.
- V.Sc for 5 years
Then
- V.Sc for 2 year
- Diploma 1-2 Years B.V.Sc
- Corporate veterinary medicine
- Food supply medicine
- Shelter medicine
- Research
- GADVASU (Punjab)
- KEAM
- MHTCET
- GUJCER
- Haryana CET
- NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) The selection of candidates for admission to B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course under 15% All-India Quota shall be applicable to the recognized Veterinary Colleges in India (except from Jammu & Kashmir State).(Details may be seen in Information Bulletin of Counselling available on the website www.vcicounseling.nic.in).
- Veterinary College and Research Institute - [VCRI], Tamil Nadu
- College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences - [CVAS], Bikaner
- Veterinary College, Bangalore
- Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Ludhiana
- Lala lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences – Hisar
- Bombay Veterinary College (BVC), Mumbai
- Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner
- West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research ,Pondicherry
- Khalsa College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Amritsar
| Institution | Location |
| UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (University of California) | United States |
| College of Veterinary Medicine(Cornell University) | United States |
| Royal Veterinary College (University of London) | United Kingdom |
| Ontario Veterinary college(University of Guelph) | Canada |
- Commitment to animal welfare
- A Passion for Animals
- Flexibility
- Empathy Skills
- Decision making Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Being caring and approachable
- Good organizational skills
- Time Management Skills
- Technical Skills
- Clear Class XII in Science with Biology stream
- Most college have eligibility criteria of minimum 50% aggregate marks in Class XII
- Some colleges/ universities also have an age limit criteria.
- Veterinary Pathology
- Animal Nutrition
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Veterinary Radiology
- Veterinary Dermatology
- Veterinary Cardiology
- Veterinary Neurology
- Diagnose and treat animals suffering from sickness
- Provide animals with suitable medications and perform surgeries when necessary
- Provide vaccinations to avoid infections
- Perform various laboratory tests with specialized equipment’s to ensure right treatment
- Spread awareness to promote animal healthcare
- Carry out research to discover more about animals and their physiology
- Euthanize animals who are in critical conditions
- Perform duties in line with the ethical standards