Those having Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc) degree can join to higher education courses like M.Sc in Veterinary Parasitology, M.V.Sc (Pharmacology & Toxicology), or M.V.Sc (Bio-Statistics). They can either try for job positions like Veterinary Medical Officer, Research Fellow, or Research Assistant. Reputed firms such as Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd (KAPL), National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY), Project Directorate on Animal Disease Monitoring and Surveillance (PDADMAS), Associate Veterinary Clinics Ltd, and Montajat Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd, often recruit B.V.Sc holders to such job profiles.

Higher Study Options after B.V.Sc

• Master of Science in Veterinary Parasitology
• Master of Veterinary Science in Veterinary Public Health
• Master of Science in Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
• Master of Veterinary Science in Poultry Science
• Master of Science in Veterinary Gynecology & Obstetrics
• Master of Veterinary Science in Extension Education
• Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine
• Master of Veterinary Science in Livestock Products Technology
• Master of Science in Veterinary Pathology
• Master of Veterinary Science in Wildlife
• Master of Science in Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
• Master of Veterinary Science in Veterinary Immunology
• Master of Veterinary Science in Bio-Statistics
• Master of Veterinary Science in Veterinary Anatomy
• Master of Veterinary Science in Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry

Career Avenues after B.V.Sc

B.V.Sc holders have the option to join as ‘Area Manager Agrovet’ in firms like the Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd (KAPL). Those with prior experience in selling Veterinary & Agro products will be given preference for this job. The state government departments offer various job openings to skillful candidates. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has recently invited applications for the profile of ‘Veterinary Medical Officer’. Selected candidates to this job profile can earn salary up to Rs. 39100/- per month. B.V.Sc/M.V.Sc holders have the option to join as ‘Project Assistant’ in the Department of Livestock Products Technology, Nagpur. Computer knowledge is mandatory and the salary package offered is Rs. 15,000/- per month.

Those interested in research based jobs can join as Research Fellow/ Research Assistant/ Technical Assistant in firms like the National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY) and Project Directorate on Animal Disease Monitoring and Surveillance (PDADMAS). The salary/stipend offered to these job profiles is Rs. 15,000/- per month.  Madhya Pradesh Pashu-Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), etc is some other firms offering Research Fellow jobs. For Scientist/Technical Officers jobs at National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, eligible candidate can earn lucrative salary package up to Rs. 67,000/- per month. Associate Veterinary Clinics Ltd, Montajat Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd, Veterinary Products Laboratories, Inc, etc are some of the private firms offering jobs for B.V.Sc graduates. Salary package given, depends on the performance and professional skills of the candidate.