Veterinary Science
Veterinary Science is the science of diagnosing, treating and curing
the diverse types of diseases in birds and animals. It includes
scientific breeding and handling of livestock.
The scope for veterinarians in the future is bright. As
keeping pets is becoming a fad now, the demand for private
veterinary clinics is on the rise. And similarly, there has been
growth in the poultry sector and animal products’ technology
sector, resulting in an increased demand for veterinarians in
different sectors of livestock and poultry.
Eligibility:
To practice as a veterinarian it is essential to have a Bachelor's
degree in Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.) for which a candidate should
have passed the class 12 examinations with science subjects such as
Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Selection:
Admission to most veterinary colleges is on the basis of results
obtained in the entrance examination conducted by the concerned
universities. Veterinary Council of India conducts an 'All India
Common Entrance examination' (AICEE) for admission to first year
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.) & Animal Husbandry (AH)
degree course for filling up 15% of the total number of seats of each
veterinary college of all states; about 36 colleges where Indian
Veterinary council Act, 1984 extends. This Entrance exam is usually
held in the month of May each year. For admission to masters degree
program, the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR)
conducts an All India Entrance Examination.
Duration:
The duration of the B.V.Sc. & AH varies from four and a half years to
five years, including the period of internship.
Personal Skills:
 Genuine love and compassion for animals
 A good vet must read the signs from the animal's behavior and
diagnose the ailment.
 Vets must also be able to handle emergencies and work in
physically disagreeable conditions, or in rural areas where
working hours may be long and irregular, and working
conditions uncomfortable.
 Working with large animals requires physical stamina and quick
body reflexes to tackle the animal's moody behavior and should
be able to instinctively gauge the animal's condition.
 Ability to put the animals at ease
 Have powers of observation and self-reliance
 Adaptability
 Extra sensitive and patient
Job Prospects & Career Options
Veterinary science offers a large number of avenues of work and the
demand for Veterinary doctors has increased tremendously.
Veterinarians can choose to work with:
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4.
Government animal husbandry departments
Poultry farms, dairy farms
Private and government veterinary hospitals and clinics
Wildlife sanctuaries and zoological parks as well as aviaries
need veterinarians
5. Private practice.
Remuneration:
The amount of remuneration of a veterinarian depends upon the kind
of practice and the animals that are treated.
Institutes:
 College Of Veterinary Science And Animal Husbandry, Sardar
Krushinagar, Banaskantha (Gujarat) 385506
 Gujarat College Of Veterinary Science And Animal Husbandry,
Anand 388001
 Bombay Veterinary Science College, Parel, Mumbai 400012
 College Of Veterinary Science And Animal Science, Parbhani
(Maharashtra)
431402
 Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli (Maharashtra) 415712
 Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Faculty Of Agricultural
Engineering, Rahuri, Dist. Ahmednagar (Maharashtra) 413722
 Nagpur
Veterinary
College,
(Maharashtra) 440006
Seminary
Hills,
Nagpur
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