🐾 Updated and verified Notes on Veterinary Science (Veterinary
Medicine)
Definition:
Veterinary Science is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of
diseases, disorders, and injuries in animals.
🐾 Main Roles of a Veterinarian:
Diagnose animal diseases
Treat sick or injured animals
Perform surgery
Vaccinate animals
Advise on animal care, nutrition, and breeding
Ensure public health by inspecting meat and animal products
Control zoonotic diseases (those passed between animals and humans)
🐾 Major Branches:
Anatomy & Physiology – Study of animal body structure and function.
Pathology – Study of disease causes and effects.
Pharmacology – Study of drugs and their use in treatment.
Microbiology – Study of microorganisms causing diseases in animals.
Parasitology – Study of parasites affecting animals.
Surgery – Operative treatment of injuries and diseases.
Animal Reproduction – Management of animal breeding and fertility.
🔹 Workplaces:
Animal hospitals and clinics
