Veterinary medicine development is lagging in Nepal. Besides the government, practitioners themselves are at fault

Veterinary medicine is the field to do the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and injury related to birds and animals. It also includes surgery, radiology and oncology (cancer treatment). As an agricultural country, veterinary medicine is a popular course for higher studies among Nepali students.

After the Secondary Education Examinations (SEE), a student can directly take the CTEVT -offered veterinary medicine courses such as an 18-month pre-diploma and a three-month diploma. Completing these courses make the students associate technicians and technicians, respectively. Collectively, they are also known as veterinary nurses in most countries. Then, there is a five-year graduation programme, after which the graduates become veterinary doctors.