Faculty of Veterinary

Hello, I am a 5th-year student at Balıkesir University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. My name is Özlem Nur EMEÇ. In the Veterinary Faculty, we take care of animals such as cats, dogs, livestock, small ruminants, fish, and horses, as well as their breeding, production, and solving health problems. The Veterinary Faculty program is a five year long program, and upon completion, we graduate as veterinarians. We have laboratories and clinics in our Veterinary Faculty. Depending on the problems of our patients, we direct them to clinics such as surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and artificial insemination. Our doctors intervene after obtaining information from the patients. We have internships available, which can be either official or voluntary. Official internships are undertaken at the end of the fourth year. We can do our internships on farms, clinics, racecourses, and in food and pharmaceutical companies. Additionally, through career days organized by our faculty, we have the opportunity to find internship programs in different fields by consulting veterinarians and companies. After graduating from the Veterinary Faculty, I want to work as an equine veterinarian. I have done most of my internships in the equine industry. The reason I chose the Veterinary Faculty is because I love animals and want to contribute to public health. Also, I chose the Veterinary Faculty because I love horses, and I have a passion for nature. I chose Balıkesir University Veterinary Faculty for its location. Additionally, the high variety of animal patients that come to our faculty and the greater availability of clinics and laboratory facilities compared to other faculties were factors in my decision. Being located within the main campus of our university, the Veterinary Faculty allows us to easily benefit from social and academic activities. After graduating from the Veterinary Faculty, I want to become a racehorse veterinarian. I aim to pursue a doctoral degree in the field of obstetrics and to enhance my skills abroad. My advice to those who will choose the Veterinary Faculty is to prioritize compassion and empathy. We provide services to voiceless beings, so patience is crucial. If they have any doubts, they can consult clinics and farms. I wish good luck to all students who will take the university entrance exam. We welcome everyone to Balıkesir University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.