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PHILOZOIC'S VENTURE FOR CARE AND COMPASSION “

ots of people talk to animals...not very many listen though... that's the problem.” -Benjamin Hoﬀ

The Earth is a beautiful place and home to many magniﬁcent creatures, symbiotically living in this biodiversity. Venturing out in nature, you will observe that many creatures make this world a beautiful place besides humans. Moreover, having a close look towards the outlook, lifestyle, and lifecycle of animals, you will understand these are the creatures that make this place beautiful as it is today. Like every living being, animals are also not prone to illness and diseases. Animals also fall sick, get hurt,

injure themselves—primarily because of human activities. Humans are blessed with the ability to think and communicate effectively. However, being a voiceless soul, it becomes hard for the animals to ask for care. Being a part of this biodiversity, every living being plays an efficient role in the evolution and sustenance life on earth. Since every animal depends on other animals for survival and to complete the food chain, humans have identified that animals are not just any other creatures but a vital part of biodiversity. There are many Philozoic—ardent animal lovers—people in the world who, for their love for animals, dedicate their lives to better the lives of animals and commit their lives for a better cause. Health care facilities for animals are often ignored or are slid away from the spotlight. However, there are many institutes that are equipping the students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become the finest vets. In The Knowledge Review's venture to find out 'The 5 Best Veterinary Institutes,' we explored different

institutes and colleges specialising in training the Philozoics to become professionals. On the cover of this edition is the ‘Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine’ that is preparing students to become the caretakers and health experts for the animals. Moreover, through this edition we aim to provide the reader with detailed insights about the best veterinary institutes and why protecting and caring about animals is essential for the survival of everyone. Also, have a look at the articles curated by our in-house editorial team and an expert opinion about education. Have a happy read! T R

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www.tri-c.edu/

Cuyahoga Community College is consciously committed to diversity, integrity, academic excellence, and achievement of individual and institutional goals.

Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine

www.parkland.edu/

The Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine educates and develops skilled veterinarians for a lifetime of investigation, innovation, care and protection of animal health.

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Parkland College is committed to offering quality programs to help students achieve their academic goals.

www.rossu.edu/

Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE), Ross Vet’s DVM program is located on a hightech campus on St. Kitts island, offering an entirely unique opportunity to tomorrow’s prospective veterinarians.

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The University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Vetmeduni) is the only veterinary, academic educational and research facility in Austria and at the same time the oldest in the Germanspeaking area - founded in 1765 by Empress Maria Theresia.

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Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine Modelling the Veterinary Profession for Future Veterinarians

With the core values including communication, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and leadership, the institute is progressing towards its vision

octors are the healing agents of society. Whenever we feel sick, we go to the doctor for treatment. Doctors can provide surgical care and medication to humans. But what about the animals? Don’t they get injured or fall sick? Yes, they do. However, they need specialized doctors to cure their diseases as well as

injuries. This necessity led to the rise of veterinarians. In layman’s language, we call them animal doctors. The veterinarian is a healthcare professional who treats the illness, injuries, and diseases of animals. Previously this profession was very underrated. But with the rising number of animal lovers worldwide, the demand for veterinarians is increasing drastically. Looking at the scenario, many colleges were established with the aim of providing veterinary professionals to serve society. One of the leading names in that list is Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, which is focused on delivering career-ready professionals. The College of Veterinary Medicine opened its doors on 1st March, 1948. It is the only veterinary college in Oklahoma and one of the 30 accredited veterinary colleges in the United States. Since its inception, more than 4,250 veterinarians have earned a DVM degree from this landgrant university. Mission, Vision, and Core Values The college is working on its mission, i.e. innovation in animal and human health. It is focused on the vision to be an innovative world leader in healthcare, research, and professional education. With the core values including communication, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and leadership, the institute is progressing towards its vision. Inspiring Leadership Since becoming Dean in 2018, Dr. Carlos Risco has repeatedly strengthened the college’s reputation. He regained full accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. He regularly meets with legislators, alumni, Oklahoma animal agriculture stakeholders, and leaders across the university to help advance the mission of the college within the state, region, and nation. Under his leadership, the college continues to excel in education, research, and service. So far, during his tenure, the college has strengthened international engagement with creative research and educational partnerships with faculty from colleges and universities in France, Ethiopia, and India. Exhibiting Academic Quality Years one through three students attend classes in the same building, on the same ﬂoor giving them many opportunities for collaboration, teamwork, and mentorship. All fourthyear students must complete several core clinical rotations, whether or not they plan to specialize in another area.

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This includes small animal, food animal, and equine medicine, to name a few, making all the students wellrounded. Oklahoma State University (OSU) veterinary graduates are also known for being career-ready whether they choose private practice, military service, biomedical research, the pharmaceutical industry, government agency work, or academia. Fostering Skills of the Students “Individual course objectives must align with our College of Veterinary Medicine’s new graduate outcomes/competencies. All must contribute to the knowledge and skills required to be a competent and conﬁdent new practitioner,” said Margi Gilmour, Associate Dean for Academic Aﬀairs. “The focus of the college is on depth and not breadth, with objectives and competencies focused on foundational knowledge to understand principles of diagnosis, treatment, and the presentations of common small animals and large animals.”

Breaking the hierarchy barrier between faculty and students can be difficult. Faculty are set on a pedestal and seen as omnipotent and intimidating, and students are fearful of showing any knowledge deficits to them. To help address that invisible barrier, the institute has moved into a classroom building with active-style teaching classrooms. There is no defined front of the classroom, the seating is all flexible, and the technology allows for any combination of seating arrangements.

They also have access to the Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, the College of Veterinary Medicine Ranch specializing in theriogenology and production medicine, the Equine Research Park, the Oklahoma Center for Respiratory and Infectious Diseases, the Institute for Translational and Emerging Research in Advanced Comparative Therapy, the National Center for Veterinary Parasitology, the Comparative Metabolism Laboratory, and the Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program to name a few.

The classrooms allow the faculty to engage with small groups of students, encouraging participation which is often stiﬂed in a large class discussion. The classrooms allow faculty to move among and interact with students while teaching and share rather than preach. It also provides for more animated discussions and collaboration between students. Being part of a group tends to provide the conﬁdence to ask questions of the instructor. The more discussion that occurs, the less intimidating the instructor becomes thereby, slowly diminishing the hierarchy barrier and promoting a much more collegial relationship.

Modeling the Veterinary Profession Risco said, “My goal as dean is to reach our vision of being innovative world leaders in healthcare, research, and professional education.”

The learning outcomes also prioritize problem solving and communication skills with the goal of equipping students with foundational knowledge and skills to build on throughout their careers using strong problem solving and communication skills. Students are exposed to production, cow-calf operations, and pet food and pharmaceutical companies. They are also connected to private practitioners through college events and externships. Students have an opportunity to participate in a 12-week Summer Research Training Program.

For the ﬁrst time, the college has instituted duty hour guidelines for clinical year students. Traditionally in the profession, there was a minimal concern for the hours spent in the teaching hospital. This included staying well into the night for critical patient care or emergency duty, followed by 8 a.m. rounds and a full day of appointments, treatments, and participation in rounds/case discussion. Interestingly, it has long been known that minimal learning occurs and medical errors rise with lack of sleep. The Goliath Project The college began the Goliath Project in 2020 to address factors contributing to a compromised learning environment during the clinical year. Initially, the project addressed facility, information technology, and medical record ineﬃciencies to improve the working environment. The current focus is culture innovation. It became evident that

The focus of the college is on depth with objectives and competencies focused on foundational knowledge to understand principles of diagnosis, treatment, and the presentations of common small animals and large animals the vision of the Goliath Project – to create a healthy environment to foster growth – applied to all four years and not only to the clinical year. Culture innovation is based on education and empathy. No one can be expected to have all the necessary tools to work well in a high-pressure environment; therefore, the education portion of the culture innovation was created. In summary, role modeling for students, interns, and residents is a powerful tool to demonstrate beliefs and values. Gilmour said, “If we value wellbeing, empathy, communication, and teamwork, we must acquire the knowledge and skills, celebrate the value and results, and incorporate what we learn into the fabric of our professional lives.” Achievements The college has partnered with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Humanimal Trust and the University of Nantes to advance research in human and animal medicine. Its alumni have contributed much to the profession of veterinary medicine, including Dr. Leroy Coggins (’57), who developed the Coggins Test for equine infectious anemia used today; Dr. Roger Panciera (’53), a world-renown veterinary pathologist; Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Theresa Casey, DVM, MPH, DACVPM (’82), the first active-duty biomedical sciences corps officer and veterinarian to serve as a general officer; as well as many others. The college also helped establish Pete’s Pet Posse, OSU’s Pet Therapy Program created to positively enhance physical and emotional health on campus. Dealing with the Pandemic During the pandemic, the diagnostic lab of the institute partnered with OSU Health Sciences and Oklahoma State Department of Health to become the first animal disease diagnostic lab in the country to process human samples for COVID-19 testing. Further, the college followed CDC and

OSU guidelines by taking virtual classes, which was a challenging job in such a hands-on curriculum. Zoom classes and cell phone videos helped students follow their instructors into ERs, anatomy labs, and more.

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Moreover, animals are more exposed to the risk rather than humans. The pollution caused by human activities is disturbing the earth's ecosystem and creating many health problems for animals and birds worldwide. A number of animals lovers are committing their lives to improve and keep track of the health conditions of animals. However, the students entering this ﬁeld often have the focus regarding the healthcare conditions. Little do they know is that there is much more than just checking the health condition of animals. The profession of a veterinary doctor is much more interesting than that of a job of a doctor. Though the human side of this healthcare industry promises more exposure and popularity, the animals make it even better for the human world. In this article, you will explore the global prospects of the profession of Veterinary doctor. Ÿ Private Practices Private Practice is one of the most common practices veterinary doctors opt for. It generally revolves around the healthcare conditions of animals and their treatment. Human love towards animals is never-ending. Humans tend to keep pets and domestic animals for a lot of reasons. Starting a private practice as a vet is an excellent way to love animals, care for them and have a promising career as a veterinary doctor. Since the number of humans choosing to have a pet is increasing, it is not bad for animal lovers to start a private practice as a veterinary doctor. Ÿ Research Did you know that many medicines’

are often derived from animals? The field of research is something more than sounds monotonous to many aspirants; it is the field that will not only take you to different places but also keep you close to the existing creatures of this incredible world. For instance, some animals are found in that specific part of the world, so researching about such animals will allow you to explore the world and know about them. Moreover, humans are starting to explore the deep oceans present around us. As the depth in been explored, new sea creatures are coming to light. This presents an exciting opportunity for the Vets to know, understand and study the newly discovered creatures of the sea. Ÿ Educating Philozoic Believe it or not, the field of education is as vast as it gets. As a veterinary doctor, you might want to be an educator and teach the upcoming generation about the animal kingdom. Choosing to be an educator in this field is not only a great way to stay connected with the animals, continue your research, and help the upcoming generation become better veterinary doctors as this world is going to need more of them. Ÿ Public Health and Regulatory Medicines Did you know that many diseases that we witness are often encountered first in animals? Since animals are directly exposed to the adverse effects of human activities, they tend to develop different diseases that can prove lethal for humans. For such a thing, some vets cater for this field to keep track health conditions of animals across the world. If any new or existing diseases

are encountered that might threaten the ordinary people, a notice is issued. The responsibility is not just about issuing a warning notice, but also maintaining the developing medicines for the affected or infected animals and finding a cure for it. Exciting as the field it is, working in Public Health and Regulatory medicines can prove to be suitable as you get to work for the benefit of not only animals but also humans. Ÿ Consultations Many companies hire experienced veterinarians as consultants. As many businesses solely depend on animals, there comes the necessity of a vet to maintain the health conditions of the animals to the point. Though this is not a niche field and many businesses often look for experienced doctors, consultations can be a good choice for vets who are looking for quick means to earn money. Moreover, you can choose this as a part-time or a full-time profession. Conclusion There are a lot of career options that are coming up for veterinarians. During the current decade, the employment opportunities for veterinarians is projected to grow by 17 per cent, which is more than the average growth prospects of other occupations. Choose the field that you enjoy the most as the blazing global prospects of the veterinary profession is increasing and promising a stable career ahead.

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ducation is not only about imparting knowledge and completing the designated course. It is about transforming students into able and seasoned professionals who can change the landscape with their focused endeavours. The leading veterinary institutes leave no stone unturned to ensure that they provide students with excellent educational facilities. They build a bright career path for the emerging generation of veterinarians. One of the prominent veterinary institutes providing excellent educational and career-development opportunities is Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Founded in 1963 as Ohio’s first and largest community college, it is committed to providing affordable and high-quality education to its surrounding communities. The college strives toward diversity and inclusion for students, staff, and faculty. It has provided high-quality, affordable education and programs to more than one million community members. Tri-C offers more than 1,000 credit courses each semester in more than 200 career and technical programs. It also grants short-term certificates,

certificates of proficiency, and postdegree professional certificates. The college offers more than 600 noncredit workforce and professional development courses each year. It serves students at four campuses and numerous off-campus sites strategically located throughout the county. Emphasis on Skill-Based Learning Tri-C’s Veterinary Technology program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Therefore, its overarching goal is to align its course objectives and learning outcomes to AVMA requirements. Essential hands-on skills—required for students to graduate from the degree program—are linked to courses within the curriculum. These skills are invaluable in ensuring the graduates’ success in the working world. The college also promotes soft skills to ensure the success of the students. The Eminent Forerunner Tri-C is marching toward academic excellence under the ardent leadership of Carrie Harviel, Program Director of Veterinary Technology. Though she has only been with the Vet Tech program for a year, she truly hit the

ground running and has been a great asset to the program, campus, and institution. Not only had the college’s brand-new facility just opened when Carrie joined, but the pandemic had just begun as well. Regardless, she never missed a step. She has helped expand Tri-C’s outreach into the campus and community. Several new partnerships have been established under her supervision, including partnerships with local shelters as well as regional government agencies. Upholding Academic Excellence Tri-C’s instructors and staﬀ are all committed to delivering high-quality education. It is an established program with a long-term reputation for training outstanding veterinary technicians within the community and beyond. The college’s VTNE passage rates are consistently higher than the national average due to the quality of the educational experience and training that the students receive. Its brand-new, state-of-the-art facility—completed just this past year—was designed to mirror what students experience in the veterinary workplace. Tri-C has a high approval rating from area employers. A graduate of the college’s program

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serves as an on-staﬀ tutor to assist students on their academic journey. Excellent Infrastructure and CareerOriented Initiatives Tri-C’s brand-new state-of-the-art facility mirrors what students will experience in the working world, featuring equipment such as centralized oxygen; digital radiography for small animals, large animals, and

dentistry; anesthetic monitoring equipment; and much more. Students begin a practicum and seminar course in the summer session between their ﬁrst and second year. On Mondays, they visit an assigned veterinary facility to participate in daily interactions and procedures. They meet with the preceptor, Monica Bode,

once a week to discuss soft skills, potential obstacles within the ﬁeld and how to manage them, and other information that helps them maintain professionalism in the working world. The students continue practicum and seminar through their second fall semester, followed by an internship in their ﬁnal semester. These experiences

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provide valuable insight into what to expect in the field. Tri-C’s students are exposed to many different facilities during this process, immersing them in the field and imparting valuable realworld experience. This helps to reinforce their education and often piques their interest in specific areas within veterinary medicine. The Saga of Triumph Tri-C has always made a mark in the field of education through its dedicated endeavors. Throughout its celebrated run in the education sector, it has made many significant achievements. Founded by Barbara Musalf, DVM, and Audrey Kukwa, RVT, in 1988, the program’s high standards and exceptional educational experience were established and maintained under the leadership of managers John Thomas, DVM, and Linda Kuenzer, RVT. AVMA initially accredited Tri-C’s Veterinary Technology program in 1998. Since then, VTNE passage rates are consistently higher than the

national average due to the quality of the educational experience the students receive. Its program received a new state-of-the-art facility and student scholarship in memory of the college president’s late wife, Mrs. Daphne Johnson, and her commitment to animal health and welfare. The college’s program received the Rising Stars College Readiness Academy Award in 2019 for its commitment and dedication to students in the Rising Stars College Readiness Academy at Cuyahoga Community College in partnership with the Warrensville Heights City School District and the OMNOVA Foundation. The Pandemic Dynamic Tri-C took essential steps to ensure seamless educational activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The college had to pivot to online learning during the initial lockdown phase. As it returned to on-ground classes in summer and fall 2021, it adopted classroom occupancies and furniture arrangements while implementing robust quarantine protocols.

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Additionally, the college has made COVID-19 testing and vaccination events available at its campus locations in partnership with a local community health clinic. Tri-C leveraged existing technology services and platforms and implemented new online services and technologies. It used technology to distance students and professors during on-site classes and labs using video conferencing and web conference services.

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As a program, Tri-C incorporated videos from On the Floor @ Dove for training purposes. It also incorporated WebEx lectures and continued onground labs during most of the pandemic. The college relied on community partners to help ensure continued high academic performance for students. The Road Toward Endless Possibilities Speaking about the plans of Tri-C, the management states, “Our new facility, our dedicated faculty and staff, and our supportive administration have allowed our program to thrive. The demand within our profession for registered/licensed/certified veterinary technicians is very high and likely to increase over time.” The college also has a very supportive advisory committee that helps it to keep its program aligned with current needs. Staff Speak “Our rigorous program prepares students not only to pass their tests but also for the day when they are the only thing standing between their patient and the grave. This tremendous responsibility is something we take very seriously at Tri-C.” —Katie Mooney, VT adjunct faculty. “The Tri-C Vet Tech program is a comprehensive educational experience for our students. The facilities—from the kennels to the labs to the classrooms—feature state-of-the-art equipment, allowing us to deliver a top-notch curriculum. The program’s team are educators who love the profession and love to teach! Our students enter the field with excellent skills and a thorough knowledge of veterinary medicine. Upon graduation, students are ready to pass their VTNE and join the workforce as productive veterinary technicians.” -Dr. Tiffany Meyer, VT lecturer

“Throughout my years of employment and education in the ﬁeld of veterinary technology, I have encountered many graduates of the Tri-C program. I have come to recognize that Tri-C students are of high caliber and very welleducated. I am honored to be a part of this program, helping new RVTs become all that they can be.” —Barbara Shell, VT adjunct faculty. For more information you can visit us at: tri-c.edu/vettech

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or over a year and a half now, we have found ourselves wondering how the landscape of schooling would look. In 2020, we worked on making the new learning environment easier for ourselves as educators and the students. We are better equipped with the challenges of virtual learning in 2021 and are slowly opening up physical classroom learning. It is now clear that the way forward will always be a blended learning environment. It has always been hard to pinpoint what the ideal workplace will look like after decades from now. We can’t prepare students for challenges that we don’t even know will exist. What we can say, however, is that some of the in-demand qualities will be empathy, teamwork, and eﬀective communication skills. The National Education Policy recommends that there be no hard separation between the sciences and the arts. Here are some of the most impactful ways in which it embraces holistic learning, music, culture, and the arts:

Ÿ It is increasingly clear that children don’t just need to learn; they need to know how to learn. Ÿ We must make room for arts, games, and ﬁtness in the curriculum. It must also include culture, languages, and values. Ÿ There should be no hard separation between arts and sciences, and curricular and extracurricular activities. This also ties into the global pivot towards STEAM learning (which includes arts in the traditional science-technologyengineering-math model and takes a more holistic approach to solving systemic problems). Ÿ In Early Childhood Education, India's numerous rich local traditions, involving art, stories, poetry, songs, and more, should be suitably incorporated. Ÿ Drawing, painting and other visual art, craft, drama and puppetry, music and movement have been recognized as essential tools for early childhood education. Ÿ Individual states can look into innovative methods to give students access to a broader range of subjects across the arts, sciences, humanities, languages, sports, and

vocational subjects. Ÿ Multilingualism should be promoted, and all language learning will aim to be experiential and enhanced through art, such as music, poetry, and theatre. Ÿ Every student has innated talents, which must be discovered, nurtured, fostered, and developed. Ÿ Topic-centred and Project-based Clubs and Circles (like Science Circles, Math Circles, and Music Performance Circles) will be encouraged and supported at various levels. Ÿ The new education policy must value and acknowledge the role of educators as one of the most essential members of our society. Their work nurtures a new generation of citizens. Now that we’re well into our second year of online school, and continuing to debate whether or not we should open in person, it’s the right time to ask ourselves what learning might look like in the near future and how we can continue to centre the arts in education as per the recommendations of the National Education Policy.

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Policy Update The challenges around online schooling - especially for young children - are fairly obvious, and though schools and teachers have gone above and beyond for the last year, there are still gaps. We are not able to maintain the attention span of children online, and some things like community development via playtime and group projects are not easily replicated in a virtual environment. Through the pandemic, we’ve been working with a number of schools to see how music and arts can help maintain attention spans and promote mental health and social-emotional learning. Here are some of the best practices that educators have been using in the online classroom that can translate into a physical learning space as well: Ÿ Start the class with a quick oneminute song or musical activity. It helps children settle, expend some energy, and focus better. Instead of coming up with a new activity every day, you can make a list of fun activities and repeat them occasionally. This will be especially useful because children coming back into the classroom will have significantly reduced attention spans and need to transition back to physical schooling. Ÿ Continue to engage children’s attention in creative ways. Help them draw parallels between music and subjects like math and science. You can do this by giving them homework that they can share both online and offline, like a painting of a scientific concept or a song in social studies. Ÿ In the online classrooms, educators currently include short but frequent sessions that require children to stand up and move around. This

Bindu Subramaniam should continue when children come back to school since it’s likely that they will have trouble sitting for too long in one place. Short music and movement sessions will help refocus in class. Ÿ Playing soft instrumental music in the background during quiet work time can help children focus better while they’re in a calm environment free of distractions and noises. Ÿ Social-Emotional Learning became an integral part of the online teaching process. While it was mainly included to help children cope with the sudden loss of

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community time, SEL comes with a lot of tangible beneﬁts that help children grow holistically. Educators should continue to prioritize children’s emotional well-being throughout the transition into the physical classroom and as a daily routine. While we continue to tread unchartered waters, let’s do our best to make this a great year for kids as they transition from online to in-person schooling!

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he recent and ongoing spread of the COVID-19 virus has raised multiple questions in the minds of billions globally. But, do you know that these questions have been dealt with and reduced to analytical understanding and provided solutions by a specific field of science predominantly? Yes, the field of

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science I am talking about is Animal Sciences and Veterinary medicine. Veterinary medicine is a medical speciality for diagnosing, preventing and controlling diseases in domestic and wild animals. Now that you know the importance of the Veterinary sciences let's move on to break a common myth! It's a common perception that a veterinarian is a doctor for animals, and Veterinary education is often regarded as a subsidiary branch of medicine. But, the truth diﬀers! To be a Veterinary, one has to acquire vast knowledge of diﬀerent subjects and varied practical skills compared to any other branches of medicine. One has to go through an undergraduate program of their choice with various subjects which prepare them for veterinarian school. These subjects contribute to preparing a veterinarian and may vary from biology to animal sciences and chemistry or any sciencerelated subject. In many instances, a veterinary aspirant is already a specialist or holds a doctorate in certain subjects. But stepping into Veterinary school and the degree – Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) opens up to further broaden their scope of knowledge. This article explores the vast scope and provides an overview of various aspects of Veterinary Education. Prerequisites for Veterinary education in a student Given the vastness of the Veterinary education subjects, it is evident that students with love for continuous

learning of medicine and compassion for animals are the most common essential requirements among the students to opt for DVM. A veterinarian is called to regularly face, analyse, and interpret signs of fear and aggression in animals. A veterinary professional must perceive and diagnose the health defect to heal it completely, which also happens if the professional empathises with the creature's pain and problems. When it comes to working among a team of veterinary professionals, one must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the other team members. In a nutshell, a person who has compassion for animals, perseverance, and effective communication skills can opt for this profession. Course Construct Although veterinary courses vary throughout different countries of the world, the course is usually four years long in the USA. The course of veterinary school is similar to medical school, but its scope is spread across all living species and not just humans. Subjects include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, animal nutrition, animal management, pathology, etc., and other animalspecific subjects. Training in surgery is also an essential part of the learning along with the subject theory. The students are clinically rotated, and they acquire additional education and experience through monitoring and analysing animal patients.

is not restricted to healing animals but also expands to research and development. Veterinary professionals with specialisation in small (dogs, cats, or other pets) or large (Horse, other ruminant animals, or cattle) domestic animals can practice individually (private practice). A large number of veterinary professionals are hired by the agriculture and animal husbandry industries for consultation and development of safe systems to prevent and eliminate the risk of disease in animals. The diary industry too requires trained veterinary professionals to run healthy dairy supplies and protect the livestock. The diagnosis being an essential part of healing, multiple diagnostic laboratories hire people with diagnostic specialisation. Numerous Veterinary professionals also opt for contributing to Veterinary education. The demand for Research Veterinary professionals globally has constantly been surging through the years, as government agencies, research laboratories, educational institutions, and universities hire a sizable number of professionals. Animals, in short, help in keeping the planet alive, maintaining the balance that is required in every form of matter. Caring for and keeping them healthy is as important as any form of living matter. Let that be wildlife, corals, or even the domestic animals, Veterinarians have something to contribute to it, and these salient aspects mentioned above add to it.

Carrier and Research Prospects The job of a veterinarian professional

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The 5 Best Veterinary Institutes

University of Veterinary Medicine (Vetmeduni) Teaching with Responsibility and Healing with Ambition

he most prominent veterinary institutes provide excellent educational facilities while providing the students with hands-on and practical learning experiences. They take every necessary step to ensure that the students learn thoroughly and transform into seasoned professionals. They build bright careers for students while ensuring their academic development. One such leading veterinary institute that is transforming the field of veterinary education with its dedicated endeavours is the University of Veterinary Medicine (Vetmeduni), Vienna. Situated in Austria is one of the leading academic and research institutions in veterinary sciences in Europe. The Vetmeduni employs 1.500 people and is currently training 2.500 students. The campus in Vienna Floridsdorf houses five university clinics and various research sites. Two research institutes on Vienna's Wilhelminenberg, a teaching and research estate in Lower Austria, and a field office in Tyrol also belong to the Vetmeduni. It has cemented its position

in the top global league: in 2021, it ranked an excellent 8th in the global Shanghai University Ranking in the subject "Veterinary Science". Excellent Campus The University of Veterinary Medicine campus, Vienna, is located in the Donaufeld in Vienna Floridsdorf. It occupies an area of 15 hectares and is home to 47 buildings. The Floridsdorf campus was officially opened on October 4, 1996 (World Animal Protection Day). There are numerous enterprises and associations affiliated with the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna. The list of enterprises includes spin-offs of the university and businesses with offices on the university campus. The diversity of the associations reflects life aside from teaching, research, and study activities. There are various associations based on the campus, which are associated with the university and its activities. These include the following:

Ÿ Society of the Friends of the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna Ÿ Austrian Society of Veterinarians (ÖGT) Ÿ Austrian Association for Buiatrics (ÖBG) Ÿ Kindercompany - Kindergarten Ÿ Public Health Pool (PHP) Ÿ Tierpflegerschule des Fonds zur Förderung der Tierpflegerausbildung Ÿ Veterinarians without borders Ÿ Tiere als Therapie Ÿ UniversitätslehrerInnenverband (ULV) Ÿ VETART-Kunstforum Tierärztliche Gegenwartskunst, Literatur und Musik Ÿ VetMed-Chor Accessibility at the Vetmeduni The management states, “Studying or working always involves the task of organizing yourself and mastering the demands. If you are confronted with an impairment - even if it is ‘only’ a temporary restriction - the effort for the organization increases”.

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It further adds that often, even small things can improve the situation significantly. Different solutions can be considered at: Ÿ physical or mental, Ÿ chronic or temporary Ÿ restrictions and illnesses (with and without a disability ID or pass) The university management believes that anyone can study at the University of Veterinary Medicine. A handicap should not stand in the way of one's choice of degree or successful completion of a course of study. As far as the animal hospital is concerned, the offices of the various outpatient clinics are responsible for the barrier-free access to their facilities

at Vetmeduni Vienna. Here, the audience will ﬁnd: Ÿ Information about how to get to the treatment facilities Ÿ Assistance with patient admission Ÿ On-site personal support if needed However, when it comes to visitors and guests, a focus during the construction of the new Vetmeduni Vienna Campus was on the good accessibility of all buildings. Nevertheless, a good sense of direction is still required to navigate the extensive 156,000 m² campus grounds with 47 separate buildings. The campus map depicts the barrierfree paths and shows the location of barrier-free toilets and lifts.

Studying or working always involves the task of organizing yourself and mastering the demands

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About the Rectorate The body responsible for the success and growth of Vetmeduni Vienna is the Rectorate. It manages the university and represents it to third parties. The Rectorate carries out various responsibilities that ensure the smooth functioning of Vetmeduni Vienna while ensuring the students' academic growth and career development. In addition to these duties, the Rectorate is responsible for the tasks not assigned by legal provisions to other organs. The Rectorate of the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna is composed of: Ÿ Rector: Ao. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Petra Winter, Dipl. ECBHM Ÿ Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations: Ao. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Otto DoblhoﬀDier Ÿ Vice-Rector for Study Aﬀairs and Clinical Veterinary Medicine: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jürgen Rehage Ÿ Vice-Rector for Resources and Digitalisation: Dr. Manuela Raith, MBA

Dr. Petra Winter has rich professional experience of over two decades. She serves as a member of different institutions and committees. Dr. Petra serves as a member of the European College of Bovine Health Management (since 2005); member of the Austrian expert group of notifiable animal diseases (since 2008); and Head of the Ethics and Animal Welfare Committee of the Vetmeduni Vienna. She is also an Expert of the Austrian Animal Welfare Commission acc. §41a animal protection act (since 2010); President VetNEST (Veterinary Network of European Student and Staff Transfer); and President BIOS Science Austria. Prof. Dr. Otto Doblhoff-Dier has been serving as an active professional since 1985. Along with being a seasoned professional, he has been a member of various bodies such as Delegate of Österreichischer Wissenschaftsfonds FWF; Board of trustees Hochschuljubiläumsstiftung der Stadt Wien zur Förderung der Wissenschaft; Forum Forschung, UNIKODeputy

member of the Austrian Gene Technology Commission; Advisory board member ABOL (Austrian Barcode of Life); Shareholder representative Accent; and so on. Prof. Dr. Jürgen Rehage also brings along decades of experience with him. This helps him to take major decisions and to lead the university towards achieving better outcomes. He guides the university dedicatedly so that it educates every student properly and helps them transform into seasoned professionals. Dr. Manuela Raith has a rich professional experience of 19 years. She is associated with many supervisory and advisory bodies in diﬀerent positions. These include Managing Director WFZ GmbH (Wolf research centre); Shareholder representative AcoMarket GmbH; Shareholder representative VetWidi GmbH; Shareholder representative FFoQSI (Feed and Food Quality Safety and Innovation); Member of the board of trustees Bank Austria Stiftung; and so on.

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We believe that anyone can study at the University of Veterinary Medicine

Furthermore, the university management comprises the University Council, whose responsibilities are similar to those of the advisory board of a corporation. It thus represents a controlling body. The Senate is the highest-ranking body in which university professors, lecturers, scientific staff, general university staff, and students are represented. Emphasis on Research Vetmeduni's research expertise encompasses a wide variety of fields ranging from physiological processes as well as molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of diseases, epidemiology, and systems medicine to human-animal interactions and ethics. The university stands for a holistic approach to viewing the influences of genetics, epigenetics, behaviour and environmental factors.

the findings obtained from animal patients, such as livestock, assistance animals or pets, are supplemented by findings from human medicine and model organisms (comparative medicine) and by findings obtained from zoo and wild animals (evolutionary medicine). In order to fulfil its potential in fundamental research (basic science) in an efficient and targeted manner for the benefit of society, Vetmeduni Vienna has geared its applied research achievements towards highly relevant challenges and issues, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and grand societal challenges. These challenges include demographic change, growth of the world's population, food security and food safety, health and its maintenance, sustainability, climate change, urbanisation, global risk society, as well as biology as an inspiration for technology and society.

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