Veterinary Doctor: You can become a doctor without NEET. What education is required to become a veterinary doctor? What is the salary?

Veterinary Doctor: If you have a passion for animals and aspire to become a doctor, veterinary science could be a great career option. Just as humans need doctors for treatment, animals and birds also fall ill and require veterinary doctors to treat them. This field not only offers opportunities to serve society but also offers a good income. Importantly, there are many avenues open for this field besides the NEET exam.

What courses are required?
To become a veterinary doctor, one must first complete a bachelor's degree. Admission to 15% of the total veterinary course seats nationwide is granted through the NEET-UG exam. Under this program, candidates enroll in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) course. This course lasts 5.5 years, including a mandatory one-year internship.

Admission to this course requires passing 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with at least 50% marks.

Some of the major courses in Veterinary Science:
B.V.Sc. & A.H. (5 years) (including 1 year internship)
M.V.Sc. (2 years postgraduate course)
Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy (2 years), focusing on practical skills.

What is the salary?
The average monthly income of a veterinary doctor in India ranges from 40,000 to 45,000 rupees. Income increases rapidly with increasing experience and expertise. Veterinarians treating high-end pets such as dogs, horses, and cats can earn between 10 and 12 lakh rupees annually. Veterinary doctors are also in high demand in government departments, private clinics, farmhouses, and NGOs.

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