Veterinary Science is the science of treating and curing the diverse types of diseases of birds and animals. The basic principles of this specialized branch of study are quite similar to that of human medical sciences. The primary objective of both is the prevention and elimination of maladies and ultimately restoration of the biological organisms to perfect health.

To be eligible for the Bachelor's in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry course, a candidate should have passed the class 12 examinations with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Admission to most veterinary colleges is done on the basis of results obtained in the entrance examination conducted by the university concerned.

Several career options are open to graduates in veterinary science. With further developments in sciences and technology, more and more avenues are opening up at a rapid pace like never before. Dairy research institutes, large-scale dairy, piggery and poultry farms require the services of not one but several veterinarians.

The areas of specialisation in this sector include production of milk, eggs and meat etc. It is amply evident that the health of all the animals on such farms is the responsibility of the veterinarians. Urban areas also need the services of veterinarians owing to the practice of keeping pets (dogs, cats and parrots) in the affluent and upper class homes. As a natural corollary, private practices of vets can flourish very well in these areas.

The government also employs veterinarians as public health professionals whose services are utilised in zoos, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. The Defence Services use horses, dogs, camels, etc. Therefore they too need the services of veterinarians. Various organizations zoological research institutes employ veterinarians conduct research and development in various departments and to man their laboratories.

In addition, there are the academic sections in various institutions, where experienced professionals are recruited to train the new entrants to the field. Last but not the least, postgraduates in the field of veterinary science can go in for further research and development in this sector and there contribute to the overall promotion of sciences.

Some of the well-known colleges of veterinary sciences in India are as follows:

• Indian Veterinary Research Institute , Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh
• College of Veterinary Science, Hisar, Haryana.
• Bombay Veterinary Science College, Mumbai.
• Gujarat College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand, Gujarat.
• College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
• Madras Veterinary College, Vepery, Chennai.