• Course Title : Pre-Diploma In Veterinary Science (VJTA)
• Category/Level : Pre-diploma
• Course Duration (months) : 18 months
• Cost Range (NPR) :
• Affiliated to : Council For Technical Education And Vocational Training (CTEVT)

Course Description:

The purpose of the Pre-Diploma in Veterinary Science (VJTA) program is to produce Veterinary Junior Technical Assistant (VJTA) who will provide veterinary clinical services and some livestock extension services to the livestock community being either wage or self employed in the Nation or abroad.

The course offers theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in veterinary practices, animal care, and livestock management.

Objectives
After completing this program, the students will be able:
> To extend skills and knowledge of veterinary science (medicine) to the livestock farming communities in order to contribute in community development as well as entrepreneurship development.
> To provide suggestion about animal nutrition and fodder production to the livestock farmers.
> To facilitate farmers for scientific production of livestock / livestock products.
> To make farmers conscious about veterinary epidemiological hazards and its impact on public health and related precautions to be taken.
> To diagnose/treat/manage diseases/disorders of livestock and poultry.
> To provide disease treatment/management services to the livestock farming communities.
> To handle simple surgical cases.
> To handle simple gynaecological cases and cases of obstetrics.

JOB PROSPECTS
With a degree in veterinary technology, you can put your love for animals to practical use. In only two years, veterinary technology majors learn how to do many of the things that veterinarians do. Veterinary technology majors learn how to provide medical care to animals and assist veterinarians in veterinary practices and research laboratories.

The graduate will be eligible for the position equivalent to Non-gazetted 2nd class/level 4 (technical) as Junior Technical Assistant (Veterinary- JTA) in the field of Veterinary services or as prescribed by the Public Service Commission.