The Future in Veterinary Science

                                The Future in Veterinary Science

 

Veterinary science is a branch of biology. It covers a lot of things related to animals. It studies their anatomy, their diseases, and diseases of animals and birds to humans. It also includes their treatment. It also gives information about their life activities and living conditions. Biochemistry, Anatomy, Microbiology, Microsurgery Nutrition, Medicine etc are taught in veterinary science. \

                                              

Course :   The course of veterinary science is based on allopathy. This course is of 5 years duration in both B.A and M.A level and is divided into 10 semesters. In the first 3 semesters, natural subjects are introduced followed by veterinary studies. More than half of the teaching work is done in a practical way or the student has to do it himself. This course includes lectures, experiments, group discussions, seminars, work at the veterinary hospital, etc. The five years course also includes 6 months of training. The M.A Course is of  2 years duration. MVSC degree is also available in veterinary science like other subjects. A post graduate degree is required for research. Both these courses are available in major universities and institutes of the country. They are accredited by the Indian veterinary council.  

Educational Qualification :  Candidate must have passed 12th in science subject ( Chemistry and Biology) for admission in B.A level course. Somewhere English can also be a subject of entrance exam. There must be at least 50 percent marks. Candidates must be at least 17 years of age at the time of admission. B.A pass is requires for admission in post graduate course. There must be a minimum 50 percentage of points for this. This is usually done through an admission process. Admission is also given on the basis of B.A level marks in some places. 

Admission Process :   Admission to this course at B.A level can be in two ways : 

* The all India level admission process is administered by the Indian veterinary council. Through this the candidate gets admission in various universities or institutes of the country. In each college, 15 of the seats are filled by the council. In which the selection is made on the basis of points. 

* Competitive examinations are also conducted by various universities and institutes. In these also selection is done with the entrance test marks only. Most seats are reserved for a candidate from the same state. 

Employment Opportunities :   There are many employment opportunities after doing this course. There is money in this field and also satisfaction of mind. Here are the different areas :  

Government Employment : As veterinary officer or PCS officer in Animal Hospitals, Animal Vaccination Institutions etc under the state Government. 

Central Government :   Indian Army, Border Security Forces etc.

* In Central Breeding Pharma. 

* Public service commission in the Indian administrative service and other general services. 

* Intelligence Bureau for the treatment of dogs. 

Semi - Government Employment : In Insurance companies.

* In Banks

* In the regional Dairy Federation.

Independent Organization :   * In the National Dairy Development Boar.

* Education and Research, Agricultural University, Veterinary College.  

* Research institutes such as the Agricultural Research council of India. 

Private Institutions :  * Animal Farm

* Horse Farm

* Institutions for the development of vaccines

* Hospitals of the animal feed making industry trust.

Salary :  This course is for people who are well paid. A veterinary is paid at the same grade as an MBBS doctor. Progress is made on the basis of experience and ability. There is no income limit for self - employed people.