About the course
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Veterinary Science is the science of diagnosing,
treating and curing the diverse types of diseases in birds and animals. The
subject broadly covers the study of animal physiology, treatment and prevention
of diseases among animals. The basic principles of this specialized branch of
study are quite similar to that of human medical sciences. But the job profile
of a veterinary doctor or a vet is much more than that of a general physician or
a surgeon. It involves not only taking care of animal health but also includes
scientific breeding and handling of livestock.Besides giving treatment, Vets
perform surgery, prevent spreading of diseases in animals by administering
timely vaccination and medicines and give advice on care of pets and farm
animals.
Specialization
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Generally after doing B.VSc, most candidates go on to do
a post graduation, namely a Master in Veterinary Science. The Postgraduate
course in Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.) is a 2 year course and the candidate has
the option to specialize in areas like medicine, surgery, anatomy, bacteriology,
biochemistry, cardiology, dermatology, microbiology, molecular biology,
anaesthesia, gynaecology, pathology, toxicology, virology pharmacology, etc.
Job Prospects
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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 the government animal husbandry
departments, poultry farms, dairy farms, sheep and rabbit farms, race clubs,
stud farms, private and government veterinary hospitals and clinics. Wildlife
sanctuaries and zoological parks as well as aviaries need veterinarians. The
Army and the Border Security Forces also employ veterinarians for the care and
treatment of their mounted regiments which have horses, mules, camels and dogs.
Private practice is another option they can consider. Teaching is another option
as experienced professionals are recruited in various institutions to train the
new entrants to the field. Besides regular practice, vets can also take up
research work, either on their own or in association with the government such as
ICAR (Indian council for Agricultural Research).
Pharmaceutical industries
appoint veterinary scientists in their research and development divisions for
the research and development of drugs, chemicals and bio-products particularly
antibiotics and vaccines both for human and animal use. They can also work in
technical sales, agribusiness, marketing, pet food manufacturing industries and
in management of industries dealing with animal feed, animal products, milk and
meat products processing industries etc.
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