Diploma in Veterinary & Livestock Development Assistant (DVLDA)
Course Name: Diploma in Veterinary & Livestock Development Assistant
Short Name: DVLDA
Duration: 2 Years
About the Course
The Diploma in Veterinary & Livestock Development Assistant (DVLDA) is a 2-year diploma program designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in animal health care, livestock management, animal husbandry, dairy and poultry management, animal nutrition, disease prevention, vaccination, veterinary first aid, breeding management, and farm management. The course combines classroom learning with practical laboratory, clinical, and field training to prepare students for technical and supportive roles in veterinary and livestock development services.
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Examination & Practical Subjects
1st Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology 100 100 200
Fundamentals of Veterinary Science 100 100 200
Animal Husbandry & Livestock Management 100 100 200
Animal Nutrition, Dairy & Poultry Management 100 100 200
Veterinary First Aid, Infection Control & Farm Hygiene 100 100 200
1st Year Total:
Theory: 500 Marks
Practical: 500 Marks
Overall: 1000 Marks
2nd Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Animal Diseases, Prevention & Vaccination 100 100 200
Animal Breeding & Artificial Insemination (Basics) 100 100 200
Livestock Development Programmes & Farm Management 100 100 200
Veterinary Clinical Practices & Professional Ethics 100 100 200
Clinical & Field Training 100 100 200
2nd Year Total:
Theory: 500 Marks
Practical: 500 Marks
Overall: 1000 Marks
Grand Total
Theory: 1000 Marks
Practical: 1000 Marks
Overall: 2000 Marks
of the course, diploma holders may work in:
Veterinary Hospitals & Clinics
Animal Husbandry Farms
Dairy Farms
Poultry Farms
Livestock Development Projects
Veterinary Diagnostic Centres
Animal Health NGOs
Private Livestock Enterprises
Career Opportunities
Veterinary & Livestock Development Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Health Worker
Livestock Supervisor
Dairy Farm Supervisor
Poultry Farm Supervisor
Veterinary Clinic Assistant
Livestock Farm Manager
> Note: This autonomous diploma prepares students for technical and supportive roles in veterinary and livestock development services. It does not by itself authorize independent veterinary practice or confer statutory registration. Diploma holders must work within the scope permitted by applicable laws and under appropriate professional supervision where required.