The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to training professionals who safeguard animal health, ensure public health through zoonotic disease control, and enhance livestock productivity for sustainable economic development. It serves as a hub for education, research, and community engagement in animal health, welfare, and production systems.
About the faculty
Faculty Vision
To be a leading center of excellence in veterinary education, research, and services that contribute to animal health, food security, and public health.
Faculty Mission
To produce competent veterinary professionals, advance veterinary knowledge through research, and provide animal health and extension services that improve livelihoods and protect communities.
Core Values
- Excellence : Commitment to quality teaching, research, and clinical practice.
- Compassion: Upholding animal welfare and ethical veterinary practices.
- Integrity: Promoting honesty, professionalism, and accountability.
- Innovation: Developing new solutions in animal health and production.
- Community Service: Delivering veterinary services and outreach to society.
Faculty Objectives
The objectives of the faculty are to:
- To provide quality education and training in veterinary medicine and animal health sciences.
- To conduct research addressing animal diseases, zoonoses, and food safety.
- To improve livestock productivity and support sustainable agriculture.
- To offer veterinary clinical, diagnostic, and extension services.
- To collaborate with national and international institutions for advancing veterinary science.
Faculty programs
Faculty Departments
| Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology |
| Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology |
| Clinical Studies (Small and Large Animals) |
| Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology |
| Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine |
| Parasitology and Infectious Diseases |
| Animal Production and Nutrition |
Research Focuses
The faculty supports and promotes research in:
- Zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases
- Animal production and food security
- Veterinary diagnostics and biotechnology
- Epidemiology and disease surveillance
- Public health and food safety
- One Health approach (linking human, animal, and environmental health)
Facility and Resources
- Skills and simulation laboratories
- Research and diagnostic laboratories
- Medical library and digital learning resources
- E-learning platforms and telemedicine services
Community Engagement and Career Opportunities
Community Engagement
The faculty plays an essential role in:
- Veterinary teaching hospitals and mobile clinics
- Disease prevention and vaccination campaigns
- Farmer training and livestock health advisory services
- Collaboration with ministries of agriculture and health on zoonotic disease control
Career Opportunities for Graduates
Graduates are prepared for careers in:
- Large Animal Veterinarian (livestock, equine, farm animals)
- Aquatic/Marine Animal Veterinarian
- Livestock Production Manager
- Poultry, Dairy, or Feedlot Specialist
- Veterinary Public Health Officer
- Food Safety Inspector
- Veterinary Research Scientist
- Veterinary Epidemiologist
- Animal Health Officer (Ministry of Agriculture or Livestock)
- Veterinary Drug and Vaccine Inspector
- Animal Health Product Sales & Marketing
- Veterinary Consultant
- Private Veterinary Clinic/Hospital
- Livestock and Poultry Farming Enterprises