Animal health and welfare are the focus of the medical field of veterinary science. The prevention, management, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses and injuries in animals are all covered by this scientific field. It is in charge of ensuring the health and welfare of all animal species, including both mammals and wild animals, in addition to domesticated animals like cats and dogs.

Programmes in Veterinary Science study give students in depth information about the anatomy, physiology, animal welfare and management, and the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses in animals. Anatomy, animal behaviour, nutrition, physiology, genetics, infectious illnesses and pathology are just a few topics covered in the course modules. Students of veterinary science also acquire practical veterinary skills like bandaging, inject able methods. Laboratory analysis, and knot techniques in addition to academic information. As zoonotic illnesses are prevented and the food supply is preserved, maintaining animal health and welfare also contributes to maintaining public health.

When working with animals and their owners, students pursuing a degree in veterinary science must have a compassionate spirit and treat all animals with love and respect. The course will help students build critical decision-making, interpersonal, management, and problem-solving skills as well as the capacity to apply the information and abilities to actual animal care scenarios.

Study Levels:

Involved students can pursue veterinary Science degrees at several Universities and Colleges at various academic levels. The study levels include:

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Animal Science
• Bachelor of Science in Equine Science
• Bachelor of Science in Zoology
• Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Systems
• Bachelor of Science in Bloodstock and Performance Horse Management
• Bachelor of Science in Bio Veterinary Science
• Bachelor of Science in Human-Animal Interaction
• Bachelor of Science in Food Animals
• Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc)
• Master of Science in General Veterinary Medicine

• Master of Science in Equine Science
• Master of Science in Clinical Animal Behaviour
• Master of Science in Bio Veterinary Science
• Master of Science in Biomedical and Veterinary Science
• Master Degree in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine
• Master of Science in Veterinary Reproduction
• Master of Science in Veterinary Science Anatomy and Physiology
• Master of Science in Special Animals Science
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Veterinary Science
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Veterinary Pathology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Veterinary Medicine

Specialisation:

There are several expertises available in the extremely large discipline of veterinary science. Students pursuing a degree in this profession have the option of specialising in a particular aspect of animal care or a particular species. These areas of specialisation include:

• Animal Oncology
• Animal Surgery
• Animal Dermatology
• Domestic and Livestock Animals
• Exotic Animals
• Infectious Diseases and Zoonosis
• Reproductive Biology
• Veterinary Epidemiology
• Animal Behaviour
• Anaesthesia and Analgesia
• Parasitology
• Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation of Animals
• Veterinary Nursing
• Laboratory Animal Medicine
• Animal Welfare
• Emergency and Critical Care

Employability:

Worldwide, there is a great demand for professionals with degrees in veterinary science. Both public and commercial enterprises, including hospitals, clinics, and dairies, as well as governmental agencies and international organisations, are hiring veterinary students. The jobs titles available in India for students pursuing Veterinary Science are as follows:

• Veterinarian (Animal Shelter).
• Veterinary Executive
• Veterinary Officer
• Assistant Professor (Veterinary Science)
• Veterinary Sales Officer
• Sales and Technical Manager (Animal Health)
• Area Manager (Cattle Feed)
• Veterinary Surgeon
• Product Manager (Poultry Nutrition)
• Chief Executive Officer (Animal Hospital)
• Veterinary Sales Manager
• Project Manager (Animal Husbandry)
• Veterinary Assistant
• Program Coordinator-Food Technology
• Veterinary Business Development Manager
• Laboratory animal caretakers
• Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

The type of occupations available abroad for students pursuing Veterinary Sciences are as follows:

• Veterinary Physician
• Animal Nutritionist
• Animal Anatomist
• Animal Chiropractor
• Animal Surgeon
• Animal Pathologist
• Public Health Veterinarian
• Veterinarian
• Veterinary Dentist

• Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostician
• Wildlife Veterinarian
• Ecologist
• Nature Conservation Officer
• Research Scientist
• Veterinary Nurse
• Veterinary Teacher
• Zookeeper
• Veterinary Epidemiologist
• Food Safety Inspector
• Equine Veterinarian
• Companion Animal Veterinarian