Diploma in Veterinary Assistant ( 1YEAR)

 Diploma in Veterinary Assistant (DVA)

1. Basic Animal Science

• Introduction to Veterinary Science
• Classification of animals (Domestic & Farm animals)
• Body structure (Basic Anatomy)
• Body functions (Physiology basics)
• Animal behavior & handling techniques

2. Animal Husbandry

• Dairy farming basics
• Poultry farming
• Goat & sheep farming
• Piggery farming
• Breeding methods
• Housing & management of animals

3. Animal Nutrition

• Types of feed & fodder
• Balanced diet for animals
• Nutritional requirements
• Feeding techniques
• Deficiency diseases

4. Veterinary First Aid & Nursing

• First aid techniques for animals
• Wound dressing & bandaging
• Temperature, pulse, respiration (TPR)
• Handling injured animals
• Basic nursing care

5. Animal Diseases & Prevention

• Common diseases in animals
• Infectious & non-infectious diseases
• Vaccination schedule
• Deworming methods
• Disease control & prevention

6. Veterinary Pharmacy Basics

• Introduction to medicines
• Drug administration methods
• Dosage calculation
• Storage of medicines
• Basic knowledge of vaccines

7. Clinical & Practical Training

• Animal handling practice
• Injection techniques (under supervision)
• Dressing wounds
• Assisting veterinary doctor
• Clinic/hospital training

8. Livestock Management

• Record keeping
• Farm management
• Cleanliness & sanitation
• Waste management

9. Public Health & Hygiene

• Zoonotic diseases (animal to human)
• Food safety (milk, meat hygiene)
• Sanitation practices