Study Veterinary Science in Australia

There are many reasons why you should study to become a veterinarian, but the first and most important one is that pets and animals are dying due to a lack of specialised and competent vets in India. This is probably because the system through which they get recruited isn’t very efficient in ensuring that only science graduates who are also animal lovers get admission into veterinary colleges. It is commonly seen that those who cannot secure a space for medicine automatically select veterinary studies so that they can still earn the doctor label and get into a government placement.

In India, you don’t get to specialise until your masters and you are stuck studying about large animals and poultry, and that can be a drag if these are of no interest to you. However, we have a solution where you can pursue feline or canine medicine right from the getgo- Study Veterinary education in Australia! And we can vouch for the quality of the education and the plethora of practical experiences. There are over 10,200,000 pet dogs in India. By 2023, nearly 31 million dogs and 2.4 million cats are expected to be kept as pets in India. The country needs more competent and specialised vets to treat small animals and wildlife too. Currently the forest department has a dearth of specialised vets. So the future is bright!  Here’s the plan- study in Australia and then return to serve the animals of your home country with better experience and services.

While many Indian students pursue veterinary courses in India, we encourage you to consider studying them in Australia. The country is known for its world-class veterinary system. There are veterinary courses in India, too, no doubt. But, the Indian veterinary education system is not yet developed to the point that it can produce competent and more specialised vets. We recommend spending your money somewhere where you can get unique specialisations and use them to treat different species of your liking and interest.

Let us look at why you should study veterinary courses in Australia.

• Seven universities in Australia offer veterinary degrees and they are highly regarded

• Australian veterinary schools have an impressive acceptance rate

• Veterinarians in Australia are in high demand

• Salaries of vets in Australia are quite high

• There are many specialisations and research options available in the field

• Australian universities are ranked amongst the top universities in the world.

• Veterinary field is projected to grow in the next few years

In Australia, seven universities offer veterinary courses, ranked among the top courses in the field. The study includes subjects like cell and molecular biology, life and evolution, genetics and genomics, introductory veterinary pathogenesis, orthopaedics, etc.

It will take 5-7 years to become a licensed veterinarian if you enrol full-time. Depending on the course of your choice, you will spend the first 3–4 years completing your bachelor's or undergraduate degree and the following 3–4 years studying to become a doctor of veterinary medicine. The table below lists the universities, courses and their duration for vet courses in Australia.

The fee structure depends on the university and course you are applying to. Generally, studying veterinary courses in Australia for international students costs around 30,000 AUS - 50,000 AUS annually. The fee is a big factor in deciding whether to take the course. Although the unique education system, specialisations and future prospects. 

Some people think of veterinary studies as something done when you don't have any other option, and it sometimes lacks the respect given to doctors of the human body. But, there are some very attractive career options you can take up upon graduation. Veterinary practice can encompass many interesting components, such as wildlife conservation, biology, scientific study, and working at a clinic with pets or responding to calls for larger animals. Whichever route you choose, veterinary medicine has plenty to offer any animal lover.

The courses offer a chance to provide services in teaching, research, private clinical practice, public health, military service, etc. The average salary of a veterinarian is 140,000 AUS in Australia and about 6 lakhs- 20 lakhs in India.

Some common career paths include:

• Diagnostic services

• Corporate veterinary medicine

• Animal welfare

• Public policy

• Private veterinary practice

• Biosecurity

• Food safety

• Infectious disease units

• Inspection and environmental quality control

• Veterinary research and education

• Wildlife conservation

• Veterinary public health

Moreover, if you are planning to study in Australia for the July intake, contact the expert counsellors at any of our branches. The counsellors at  Meridean Overseas Education Consultants (MOEC) also take free online counselling through our website. For more information or any queries, you can mail us at application02@meridean.org or call us at our toll-free no. 1800-1230-00011.