Diploma in Animal Health Worker Admission 2021 & Top Colleges

• Diploma in Animal Health Worker is a 1-year full-time academic programme.An individual who has interest in science, passion for animals, good leadership and observation skill is best suited for this course.
• The average tuition fee for this course is usually INR 55,000 lac for a span of 1 year.
• The job role of animal health worker is to provide minor veterinary services, basic first-aid services and preventive health care to farm animal and poultry.  
• The diploma holders of animal health worker work under the supervision of the registered veterinarian.
• The course involves the study of various modules related to animal health. The last few months of the course includes practical training in the health care of animals.
• The coursework teaches students about the introduction of animal husbandry, animal diseases, veterinary first aid, livestock management, animal nutrition, general anatomy and physiology of animals, animal health and primary treatment.

Eligibility Criteria for Diploma in Animal Health Worker:
Diploma in Animal Health Worker is open to students after completing 10th.  The high school examination must be passed with minimum qualifying marks from a recognized educational board.

Admission Procedure for Diploma in Animal Health Worker:
•    Admission into diploma in animal health worker is done on the basis of marks of qualifying examination.
•    Student’s performance in the 10th examination will be taken into consideration for providing admission.
•    Aspirants have to approach the desired institution for filling the application form for admission.
Job Opportunities after Diploma in Animal Health Worker:

• A lot of career options are available in the animal health industry for diploma holders of animal health worker. A candidate can work in animal hospitals, veterinarian offices, private clinics, animal farm care, government veterinary hospitals, and poultry farms.
• These professionals can also work with the trained and experienced veterinarian for animal welfare.
• The government also employs these candidates for providing health care assistance to animals of zoos, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. BhartiyaPashupalan Nigam Ltd provides job to a large number of animal health worker.
• After this course, aspirant’s can pursue higher studies in the same. Various UG and PG level course are available in animal health.

Following are the career option available for animal health workers:
•    Equine Veterinary Technician
•    Zoo Veterinary Technician
•    Pet Insurance Agent
•    Wildlife Rehabilitator
•    Animal Behaviourist
•    Animal Massage Therapist
•    Veterinary Surgical Technician
•    Animal Nutritionist

Salary Offered after Diploma in Animal Health Worker:
At starting the level, a candidate can earn the monthly income of Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 in this field. The salary may vary depending on the experience, job profile and qualification of a candidate.