CAREERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

CAREERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

CAREERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

We human beings have dominated this world, but the world doesn't belong to human beings alone. There are many more species which not only help in maintaining the ecological and biological balance in the nature but are also useful to mankind in many ways. For example milk which is an important food all over the world, a comes from animals. For meat I and poultry, which again is consumed by a large number of people, has to come from animals and birds. Medicinal items and nutritional supplements are drawn both from natural and animal resources. We also keep animals as pet. A large population at over the world earns their living through farm animals including buffaloes, cows and goats. Though modern methods of cultivation have come, bullocks are still used for the purpose. All in all, animals very much belong to our world and we can't imagine our existence without them , in one way or the other. 

Courses like M.B.B.S, B.D.S etc. are .much sought after by students completing their 10+2 with science subjects including biology. Such courses come under medical careers. People with these qualifications treat humans for different ailments. Animals and birds may also need treatment specialised field for that named and, there is a, as veterinary science. A person qualified in veterinary science is called veterinarian or vet (in short). The job of a veterinarian, basically, is to attend to the medical and health care needs of animals which includes pets, livestock, zoo and laboratory animals. In cities and urban areas the most common animals to be treated by them are dogs and cats. in others they may have to attend tow cows, buttocks, goats, sheep etc. 

Different segment of veterinarians may be involved in , different requirements related to animals Generally the job of a veterinarian consists of conducting physical examination, administering immunization, providing emergency and critical care, performing surgery and dental procedures and offering advice to people regarding care of their pets, and livestock etc. Many of the animals maladies and infections may have adverse effect on people coming in the contact of such animals. So, veterinarians role is also crucial to keep the human society safe, and healthy. By monitoring and protecting the health of animals that provide food for a large section of population. veterinarians ensure a safe food supply for them. If you are not averse to animals, are comfortable in dealing with them and have aptitude for medical science, you may plan to grow as a veterinarian. 

Subjects of study 

As a student of veterinary science you will be exposed to both theoretical and practical aspects related to animal health, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, parasitology, toxicology. epidemiology. genetics & breeding, nutrition, gynaecology and obstetrics, radiology, surgery, clinical and farm practices, livestock products technology and production management, veterinary clinical practices, livestock farm practices etc. Largely the course is divided into basic and clinical sciences. 

Requirements to become a veterinarian 

Formal education to become a veterinarian can be pursued at graduation level. The nomenclature for this graduation qualification is Bachelors in Veterinary Science, commonly known as B.V.Sc. In many cases the degree also includes the term animal husbandry. The entry requirements are same as applicable for M.B.B.S. The applicant should have completed H.S.C. (i.e. 10+2) with physics, chemistry and biology or I biotechnology with English. Selection is usually based on performance in entrance examination conducted for the purpose. Various states conduct this entrance test for admission to veterinary institutes in their jurisdiction. While most of the states have a separate examination for entry to B.V.Sc., few have a common combined entrance examination for this and other professional courses like B.Tech B.Pharma etc.

Challenges 

Animals also communicate but differently from humans. They can't? 

Explain what ails them so it requires extra 1 efforts to understand their pains and problems and then decide on a course of action. 

Skills and traits for success 

Veterinarians must show compassion towards their animal patients and their owners. Willingness to learn, explore and to go the extra mile keep a veterinarian in 7 good stead. 

Useful websites to visit 

If you want to further explore the field of veterinary and animal science, following websites of related organizations may provide you useful information: 

Veterinary Council of India: http://aipvt.vci.nic.in 

Indian Veterinary Research Institutes: https://www.ivri.nic.in 

Indian Council for Agricultural Research: https://ntaicar.nic.in 

National Testing Agency: https://www.nta.ac.in