First Veterinary School in Ilocos Norte to Open this Year

The demand for veterinarians is expected to grow due to rising incomes and the increase in the number of people opted to own pets as companions and there are also a lot of pet owners who are a willing to pay for more elective and intensive care than in the past.

Many young people too are interested in pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine as they have been actively participating to animal welfare activities, thus, the passion and desire to take care of the animals develop.

MMSU President Shirley Agrupis stated in the interview, “This is in response to the country’s need for veterinarians due to emerging and re-emerging animal diseases, and to the very small number of licensed veterinarians in the province.”

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