The Department was established as a separate entity in the year 1973. M.V.Sc. program was started in the year 1984 and so far about 60 students have been awarded M.V.Sc. while about 25 Ph.D. students have rolled out. The Department has excellent facilities for surgical treatment and research. It has dedicated operation theatres for small and large animals, X ray, Ultrasound, C arm etc. The faculty renders services to large animals, small ruminants, pets and wild animals.