Complete List of DVM Accredited Veterinary Universities in Pakistan (PVMC Recognized Institutions)

Choosing a recognized veterinary institution is an important step for students who want to pursue a career as a veterinarian. In Pakistan, the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program is regulated by the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC).

PVMC accreditation ensures that veterinary institutions meet professional education standards required for veterinary training and practice.

Below is the complete list of PVMC accredited/recognized institutions offering DVM programs in Pakistan.

1. University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore

Institution: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, UVAS Lahore
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 1996 till date

UVAS Lahore is one of Pakistan’s oldest veterinary institutions, contributing to veterinary education, clinical training, research, livestock, and animal sciences.

2. University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF)

Institution: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, UAF
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 1996 till date

UAF is a leading agricultural and veterinary sciences institution known for education, research, and livestock development.

3. Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam

Institution: Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 1996 till date

The university provides veterinary education, research, and professional training in animal sciences.

4. University of Agriculture Peshawar

Institution: College of Veterinary Sciences
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 4 June 2004 till date

The institution contributes to animal health, livestock production, and veterinary education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

5. Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan

Institution: Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 10 July 2003 till date

6. College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Jhang

Institution: UVAS Lahore Sub Campus
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 28 June 2012 till date

7. PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi

Institution: Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 6 July 2012 till date

8. Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water & Marine Sciences, Uthal

Institution: Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 9 September 2012 till date

9. Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences, Lahore

Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 8 October 2012 till date

10. Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Multan

Institution: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 12 February 2014 till date

11. The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)

Institution: Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 26 June 2014 till date

12. University of Poonch, Rawalakot, AJK

Institution: Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Note: As per PVMC Executive Committee decision (20 July 2025) and 60th Council Meeting, the university was directed to stop DVM admissions Fall 2025 until formal approval after PVMC inspection.

13. Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Sakrand

Institution: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 13 December 2017

14. Khan Bahadar Choudhry Mushtaq Ahmed College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Narowal

Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 2019

15. Ziauddin University, Karachi

Institution: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 2022

16. Cholistan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur

Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Note: As per PVMC Executive Committee decision (20 July 2025) and 60th Council Meeting, the university was directed to stop DVM admissions Fall 2025 until further approval by PVMC.

17. Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), AJK

Institution: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bhimber Campus
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Note: As per PVMC decision dated 20 July 2025, fresh DVM admissions require further PVMC approval after inspection.

18. Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan

Institution: College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 7 August 2023

19. Multan College of Veterinary Sciences

Institution: Multan University of Science & Technology, Multan
Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 15 October 2022

20. University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Swat

Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Accreditation: 3 September 2025 till date

For More Info :  https://pvmc.gov.pk/Detail/Y2I2YzBjMDItNTRiZS00NzE0LThhODYtMmQyM2U2ZWNkN2U0

Final Thoughts

Pakistan has a growing network of veterinary institutions supporting animal healthcare, livestock production, research, and public health.

Students planning to join a DVM program should always confirm the latest accreditation status directly from PVMC before admission, as recognition status can change after inspections and council decisions.

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