Veterinary Education in Uttarakhand

Veterinarians are basically animal doctors who diagnosis and prescribe treatments for animals. Basically, this course trains students to carry out medical treatment of animals and birds suffering from diseases. This course trains students to diagnose diseases in animals and birds, prescribe medicines and other surgical solutions etc. Children who have completed Class 12 with Science (Biology Group) stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects are eligible to apply for this course. Their activities may also include animal husbandry- animal breed improvement by 'selection breeding' and artificial insemination, animal research in order to control spread of diseases transmitted through animals. The job also includes wildlife conservation, poultry management and health care. Many students from Uttarakhand opt for veterinary course and shape a career as a veterinary surgeon. 

While most veterinarians have medical offices, many who work on animals other than domestic pets, such as farm animals, travel to treat their patients on site.