The department offers basic veterinary subjects like anatomy, physiology, zootechnics, and pharmacology. DVM students are introduced to the different animal body parts (gross and microscopic) and their respective functions. In the department, they are also exposed to various animal production subjects like nutrition, breeding and genetics, and animal welfare. It is also where they learn the mechanisms of action of every veterinary drug and how it interacts within the animal body.
To provide students with the skills and knowledge required for effective management of animal production through understanding behavior, breeding and improved nutrition
To equip the students with skills in the identification of normal macroscopic and microscopic structures of domestic animals including avian.
To provide the students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding on the physiological processes in an animal body.
To introduce the principles of Pharmacology and equip students with knowledge in the use of pharmacological agents in the practice of veterinary medicine.
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The department offers Pathology, Parasitology, Microbiology and Public Health. DVM students learn basic disease processes, perform actual necropsy techniques and animal parasite identification. Students also learn bacterial culture and identification as well as food safety practices. The department also teaches students the principles of disease monitoring, surveillance, and outbreak investigation.
The Master of Veterinary Studies (MVSt) program, a postgraduate degree specializing in Veterinary Preventive Medicine or Veterinary Public Health, is also offered by the department.
To develop student competency in the identification of disease-causing agents of animal diseases and to design strategies for their prevention and control.
To equip students with the knowledge and skills in understanding disease processes to guide them in disease diagnosis.
To provide students with the basic principles of risk analysis, early detection, and effective control of emerging and re-emerging infectious disease threats.
To introduce students to the concept of One Health to widen their perspective on a multidisciplinary approach and prepare them as future workforce that can effectively prevent, predict and prepare for transboundary animal diseases particularly those that can spill over to humans.
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The department offers Medicine, Clinics and Surgery subjects. It houses the CLSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital which serves as the training ground for the DVM students in practicing their theoretical learnings from other departments. Students learn how to diagnose and investigate a clinical disease and prepare a proper and rational treatment approach for the patient. The department is also responsible for the clinical internship course where senior DVM students are exposed to actual field work as part of their final veterinary clinical training.
To equip students with the necessary competencies for handling animals, communicating effectively with clients, performing diagnostic and surgical procedures, and instituting appropriate case management and treatment plans.
To provide students with the skills and knowledge required for effective management of animal production and health systems.
To conduct and promote research and extension activities that contribute to the advancement of veterinary medicine and animal management.
To develop well-rounded veterinary professionals who are not only skilled in clinical practices but are also knowledgeable in managing animal production and health.
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