Veterinary medicine is its own branch of science, but it comes under both the medical sciences and zoology, a division of biology.
Veterinary medicine is a career, a profession and a vocation. It is the science and practice of improving animal health, preventing disease, providing relief of suffering and protecting the public health when it can or is impacted by the health and activities of animals.
Veterinary medicine.
You will need to complete the curriculum at a School of Veterinary Medicine and receive a Bachelor's in Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Science.
Veterinary Medicine
Royal VeterinaryCollege (London),Veterinary School, University of CambridgeFaculty of Veterinary Science, University of LiverpoolSchool of Veterinary Science, University of BristolSchool of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of NottinghamRoyal School of Veterinary Studies (Vet), University of EdinburghSchool of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow
Livestock diseases
Bioengineering
Hippocrates is sometimes referred to as the Father of Veterinary Medicine due to his early contributions to the understanding of animal health and disease. However, it is often Georges Ville, a 19th-century French veterinarian, who is more specifically recognized for his foundational role in establishing veterinary science as a distinct discipline. His work helped elevate the standards of animal care and veterinary education.
Veterinary science covers the spectrum of medicine and care provided to animals and includes veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, wildlife biologists, zoologists, marine technicians and other related fields.
Veterinary medicine is classified as a health and science profession.
Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne, Victoria.School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Murdoch University, Western Australia.Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, New South Wales.Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of QueenslandSchool of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales.Faculty of Medicine Health and Molecular Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland.School of Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide, South Australia (a new course that began in 2008).