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Welcome to Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to advancing animal health, public health, and food security through education, research, and community service.


The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to advancing animal health, public health, and food security through education, research, and community service. It provides students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in areas such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, surgery, and preventive medicine, supported by clinical training and fieldwork. The faculty emphasizes the critical role of veterinarians in safeguarding animal welfare, controlling diseases, ensuring the safety of animal-derived foods, and protecting the environment. Its programs prepare graduates to serve as skilled professionals and researchers capable of addressing local and global challenges in animal and human health, contributing to sustainable development and the One Health approach.

Our Programs

Programs under the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Undergraduate

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 

  • PhD in Veterinary Epidemiology

Masters of Science (MSc)

  • MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology
  • MSc in Veterinary Microbiology
  • MSc in Veterinary Parasitology
  • MSc in Veterinary Pathology
  • MSc in Veterinary Clinical Medicine
  • MSc in Veterinary Public Health

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Program

The DVM program is designed to train competent veterinary professionals with a solid foundation in animal health, public health, and research. The standard period of study is six (6) years, comprising twelve (12) semesters. During this time, students undertake coursework, laboratory training, clinical rotations, externships, and research activities to build both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Master of Science (MSc) Program

The MSc program provides advanced training in specialized areas of veterinary science, with a strong focus on both coursework and research. The standard period of study is two (2) years, consisting of four (4) semesters: two semesters of coursework, followed by two semesters dedicated to independent research. This structure allows graduates to acquire advanced expertise and contribute to problem-solving in veterinary and related fields.

Graduate profile of each program

Graduate profile for DVM program

Professional Profile

The DVM program aspires to produce competent veterinarians who can deliver quality service to the society in:

  • Diagnosis and treatment of various ailments in animals
  • Prevention and control of animal diseases
  • Research in animal health and biomedical sciences
  • Teaching/training in the area of veterinary medicine
  • Involve in control of hygiene of foods of animal origin
  • Prevention of zoonosis
  • Reporting of notifiable animal diseases

​Competency Profile

A veterinary graduate must have the basic scientific knowledge, skills and values to practice veterinary medicine independently at the time of graduation. Accordingly, the graduates of this program are expected to attain the following competencies in terms of:

Knowledge:

  • Normal and abnormal biological structures and functions of domestic and wild animals 
  • Behavior, welfare, management, breeding, feeding and housing of different species of domestic animals
  • Knowledge on the epidemiology, prevention and control of major national and international animal diseases
  • Pharmacological and toxicological principles and veterinary biologicals
  • promoting and maintaining human health through the application of veterinary public health principles in the provision of safe, sound and wholesome foodstuffs of animal origin, and the control of zoonoses
  • knowledge on livestock economics, entrepreneurship and business management

Skills:

  • Handle, diagnose, treat, control and prevent the common disease conditions of  domestic animal species
  • Collect and interpret clinical and research information advise and teaching on animal health and production, welfare and ethics
  • Select and collect specimens for laboratory tests and  interpret the results
  • Present ideas and evidences orally and writing
  • Perform clinical, surgical and theriogenological  procedures
  • Design and conduct  scientific research independently 

Attitude:

  • A person of higher creativity, social consciousness, and professional ethics with a sense of responsibility to work towards national goals and development.
  •  Conduct productive professional activities in accordance with ethical and legal codes for the well-being of animals and the benefit the society

Graduate profile MSc Programs 

Graduate Profile (for all MSc Programs in Veterinary Medicine)

Knowledge

  • Competent in advanced concepts of veterinary medicine within their specialisation, including disease diagnosis, prevention, and control in tropical animal production systems.
  • Equipped with knowledge of research methods, data analysis, and application of scientific principles in animal health, public health, and One Health approaches.
  • Guided by creativity, professional ethics, social responsibility, and a commitment to national development.

Skills

  • Capable of preparing research proposals and conducting independent scientific research.
  • Proficient in using appropriate diagnostic, analytical, and statistical methods in veterinary medicine.
  • Skilled in interpreting findings, providing solutions, and applying evidence-based practices.
  • Able to write and publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Applies veterinary knowledge and skills to improve animal health, production, and public health.

Potential employers of graduates of each program

Potential Employers of Graduates in Veterinary Medicine (DVM & MSc Programs)

Graduates of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Science (MSc) programs in Veterinary Medicine have wide opportunities for employment in Ethiopia across governmental, private, academic, and international sectors. Depending on their level of training and specialisation, potential employers include:

Governmental Institutions

  • Woreda, Zone and Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), particularly the Animal Health and Production Directorates
  • Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)
  • National Animal Health Diagnostic and Investigation Center (NAHDIC)
  • National  Veterinary Institute (NVI) – vaccine production and quality control
  • Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) and its livestock research centers
  • Regional agricultural and livestock bureaus, veterinary diagnostic laboratories, and quarantine stations

Private Sector and Commercial Enterprises

  • Commercial dairy, poultry, and beef farms
  • Veterinary pharmaceutical companies and laboratories
  • Private veterinary clinics, hospitals, and diagnostic centres
  • Food processing and export industries (meat, milk, poultry, fishery) focusing on quality control and food safety
  • Importers  & Exporters
  • Self-employer

International and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

  • FAO, WOAH (OIE), WHO, USAID, GALVmed, Brook Ethiopia, Donkey sanctuary, SPANA, ILRI  etc    other international development partners
  • NGOs working on livestock development, public health, One Health, and food security projects

Universities and Research Institutes

  • Public and private universities (teaching, clinical service, and research)
  • International and regional research centers (ILRI, ICARDA, CVRL, etc.)

Others

  • International hotel farms and institutional farms requiring professional veterinary service
  • National and international consultancy and advisory services in animal health, production, and food safety