Just like humans go to the doctor when they fall ill, similarly, when animals and birds fall ill, special doctors are needed for their care and treatment. We call them veterinarians or veterinary doctors. If you have a love for animals and want to serve them, then becoming a veterinary doctor can be a great career for you. Also, there are opportunities to earn good money in this field.

To become a veterinarian, first of all you have to study veterinary science. Earlier there used to be All India Pre Veterinary Test (AIPVT) for admission in this field, but now NEET UG exam marks are seen for admission in the course of veterinary science. Out of the veterinary courses available across India, 15 percent of the seats are filled through the NEET exam.

The most popular course for admission in veterinary science is Bachelor of Animal Science and Husbandry, which is about five and a half years long. This course also includes a one-year internship, which gives practical experience to the students. For more information, you can visit the official website of the Veterinary Council of India http://www.aipvt.vci.nic.in/.

Eligibility for Veterinary Course

To get admission in this course, it is necessary that you pass 12th class with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects. Your total marks should be at least 50 percent.

Main courses to become a veterinary doctor

Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (5 years)
Master of Veterinary Science (2 years)
Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy (2 years)

Major institutes

Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh)
National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal
College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner
Madras Veterinary College, Chennai
Khalsa College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Punjab
Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Kolkata
Anand Agricultural University, Anand (Gujarat)

Earnings of a veterinary doctor

According to media reports, an average veterinary doctor in India earns Rs 50,000 to Rs 50,000 per month Earns Rs 60,000. But this earning depends on your experience, expertise and field of work. If you become a specialist doctor for pets like dogs, horses or cats, then your income can also reach Rs 10 to 12 lakh annually.