Veterinary Doctors Association (VDA)

The Veterinary Doctors Association (VDA) is the leading association of veterinarians dedicated to advocating for veterinarians’ rights and professional development. As the unified voice of veterinarians, VDA unites the vets of the government sector and private sector along with practicing vets and veterinary students at a single platform.

VDA plays a critical role in addressing key challenges faced by veterinarians and veterinary professionals. It puts its efforts for the dignity, resources, and opportunities for the profession. It specially raises its voice for the rights of veterinary doctors working in the government sector. Moreover, it also aims to modernize livestock practices, curb quackery, and strengthen the animal health sector.

Objectives of the Veterinary Doctors Association

• Advocacy & Policy Influence
  • Advocating for fair policies to elevate veterinarians’ roles in the livestock sector.
  • Working of vet-friendly rules and regulations supporting the veterinary profession.
  • Strengthening veterinary laws and ensuring implementation.

• Professional Growth & Skill Development
  • Organizing seminars, workshops, and training programs on emerging veterinary issues and topics.
  • Promoting technological advancements in the veterinary profession in private and Government sectors.
  • Facilitating Standardization of the DVM curriculum across all Pakistani universities to ensure quality education.

• Combating Quackery & Ensuring Animal Welfare
  • Advocating legislation and implementation against unqualified veterinary practitioners.
  • Promoting One Health integration to control zoonotic diseases
  • Advocating for animal welfare laws to ensure ethical livestock handling.

• Economic Growth & Livestock Development
  • Encouraging advancement in the veterinary profession to reduce livestock production costs.
  • Supporting local manufacturing of farm inputs and standardization with quality.

• Job Creations and Working Standards
  • Working for job creation to increase employment opportunities in government and private sector.
  • Working for the enhancement of working standards for veterinary doctors in government and private sector.
  • Advocating for secure government-backed loans to help veterinarians establish private clinics.

Activities of the Veterinary Doctors Association

• Raised effective voice on the critical issues faced by veterinarians nationwide.
• Collaborated with government bodies to resolve the issues.
• Emerged as a trusted voice for veterinary professionals in Pakistan.
• Advocated for the rights of veterinary doctors of the government sector
• Actively participated in provincial and national protests of government employees

Who Can Join VDA?

This Association of Veterinarians welcomes all veterinarians dedicated to strengthening Pakistan’s livestock and veterinary sectors:

• Veterinary Students
• Government & Private Veterinarians
• Academicians & Researchers
• Practicing Veterinarians

Contact VDA:

Patron-in-Chief: Dr. M Younus Bhulla | 0306-0489597
Chairman: Dr. Abdul Malik | 0321-7798002
President: Dr. Akbar Ali | 0334-6292882
General Secretary: Dr. Aamir Nazir | 0321-6341023

Editor In Chief

Dr. Jassar Aftab is a qualified Veterinarian having expertise in veterinary communication. He is a renowned veterinary Journalist of Pakistan. He is veterinary columnist, veterinary writer and veterinary analyst. He is the author of three books. He has written a number of articles and columns on different topics related to livestock, dairy, poultry, wildlife, fisheries, food security and different aspects of animal sciences and veterinary education.

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