What are the requirements to become an animal doctor in the future? I am in Class 10 now. Please guide me.
Prabha Naik
If you love animals and want to treat them, Veterinary Science is a good career option. A veterinary doctor or “vet”, is a medical practitioner who diagnoses and treats diseases in animals.
Vets care for domestic pets, livestock, zoo and laboratory animals, as well as those under government animal husbandry departments. Besides treatment, they also perform surgeries and prevent diseases through timely vaccinations and medicines.
Veterinarians have strong science-based knowledge about animals, their health and animal husbandry, along with practical and technical skills.
To pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc.), a student must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and appear for the NEET exam conducted by the NTA. Admission is based on the cut-off marks.
The B.V.Sc. course is of five years. The first four years include theoretical and practical training, while the fifth year focuses on hands-on training, including a six-month internship.
Students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree (M.V.Sc.) must complete their Bachelor’s degree with good marks and qualify in the entrance exam conducted by the respective university. The two-year M.V.Sc. programme offers specialisation in fields such as medicine, surgery, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology and related areas. To pursue a Ph.D., an M.V.Sc. degree is required.
There is a growing demand for veterinarians in India, with more people in both rural and urban areas keeping animals for livelihood and companionship. Veterinary science graduates have several career opportunities and with advances in science and technology, the scope of this field continues to expand.
I need your help to understand a career in Financial Management. What do I need to do to be successful in this field?
Upendra Sawant
Financial management is the science of managing money. It involves planning income and expenditure and making sound financial decisions. This field deals with time, money and risk and how they are interrelated.
The main objective of financial management is to create wealth for a business, generate cash flow and ensure an adequate return on investment.
With changes in the way businesses operate, there is growing scope for trained professionals who can manage funds and financial resources. Such experts are in demand across all sectors.
The field includes preparing financial reports, analysing investment opportunities and managing finances. Anyone interested should have good knowledge of investments and tax laws, along with an understanding of business practices.
Finance courses can be pursued at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 is required for undergraduate courses, while postgraduate applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree. Many institutes conduct entrance exams. Executive MBA programmes in Finance are available for working professionals. Other qualifications include CA, CFA, ICWA, M.Com and Ph.D.
Income varies based on expertise, experience and location. A fresher, especially an MBA graduate, can expect an initial salary of around Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month in a large corporate organisation.
To succeed, one should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, patience, commitment, a positive attitude and good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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