Veterinary Clinic

Practical Veterinary Clinic

History of the Can Tho University Practical Veterinary Clinic (CTU-PVC)

The Practical Veterinary Clinic is located at Gate C, Campus II, Can Tho University, 3/2 Street, Xuan Khanh Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City. The PVC was established with special attention from various levels of the University and the dedication of Professor Chau Ba Loc (former Head of the Department of Veterinary Medicine, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Chairman of the HEIFER Vietnam Program) along with the collective efforts of professors, lecturers, and staff of the Department of Veterinary Medicine. The construction of the PVC began in 2001, and it started its operation in 2002 with an initial funding of 270,000,000 VND sponsored by the HEIFER program and technical and financial support from American veterinarian Dr. Charles Peck. The establishment of the PVC was necessary for the University to open the Veterinary Medicine major at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The first manager of the PVC was Dr. Nguyen Van Bien, who coordinated the activities of the clinic, establishing a strong foundation and passing on his passion for the field to future generations. In 2015, Dr. Ho Thi Viet Thu succeeded Dr. Bien in managing and developing the clinic. Currently, under the leadership of Dr. Tran Ngoc Bich (Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine), and with the support of Can Tho University, the College of Agriculture, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, various organizations, and companies, the PVC has equipped itself with many modern facilities such as digital X-ray machines, ultrasound machines, endoscopy machines, PCR machines, and a state-of-the-art blood and urine testing system. This has significantly assisted veterinarians in their clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Regarding personnel, PVC has a team of highly specialized and dedicated veterinarians, most of whom have received extensive training both in Vietnam and abroad.

Functions of the CTU-PVC

The Practical Veterinary Clinic serves the purposes of teaching and scientific research for lecturers, graduate students specializing in Veterinary pathology and therapeutics for domestic animals, postgraduate students majoring in Veterinary Medicine, and undergraduate students majoring in Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Pharmacy, and Animal Husbandry. Alongside its teaching and research activities, the PVC also provides medical treatment for livestock, poultry, and wild animals, with a special focus on companion animals such as dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Additionally, the department regularly conducts short-term training courses specialized in small animal veterinary medicine.

Activities of the CTU-PVC

Specialized activities:

Emergency Unit: Equipped with modern facilities and a team of highly skilled and dedicated veterinarians, the Emergency Unit has successfully handled many critical and severe cases, such as circulatory and respiratory arrest, severe respiratory failure, multiple traumas from accidents, severe shock, etc. The specialized teams have smoothly coordinated with the clinical teams to provide emergency and specialized treatment, achieving successful outcomes in severe cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal diseases.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU): The ICU has successfully administered anesthesia for many critical cases and served various specialties, including general surgery, orthopedic surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, Maxillofacial surgery, urological surgery, etc.
Internal Medicine Unit: Conducts examinations and treatments for various internal conditions such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, respiratory diseases, esophageal dilation, gastric and intestinal ulcers, constipation, liver and gallbladder diseases (e.g., hepatitis, cholangitis), pancreatic diseases (e.g., exocrine pancreatic insufficiency), urogenital diseases (e.g., nephritis, bladder inflammation), endocrine diseases (e.g., pancreatic disorders, adrenal disorders, thyroid gland disorders), diabetes mellitus, and related metabolic lipid disorders.
Surgical Unit: Achieves success in surgical treatments for reproductive tumors, mammary tumors, bone fractures, luxated joints, kidney and bladder stones, urinary tract stones, gastrointestinal foreign bodies, Caesarian sections, and sterilization procedures.
Infectious Diseases Unit: Provides effective treatment for various infectious diseases in livestock and poultry, particularly in dogs and cats, such as Canine Parvovirus (CPV), Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV), Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), Feline Calicivirus (FCV), Feline Herpesvirus (FHV), Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), as well as managing successfully transmitted diseases like blood parasites and tuberculosis.
Sub-clinical Unit:
Diagnostic Imaging: Utilizing digital X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy for diagnosing diseases in the neck, chest (such as esophagus, heart, and lungs), abdominal diseases (e.g., liver and gallbladder diseases), gastrointestinal diseases (e.g., gastric and intestinal ulcers, gastric torsion, intestinal obstruction due to tumors, foreign bodies, intussusception, and constipation), urogenital diseases (e.g., acute and chronic kidney inflammation, hydronephrosis, polycystic kidneys, kidney stones, bladder inflammation, bladder stones, and urethral inflammation and tumors), and prostate inflammation and fibrosis.
Laboratory Testing: Conduct tests for diagnosing intestinal and blood parasites, evaluating blood-forming functions, liver function, and kidney function.
Biopsy: Identifying abnormalities in diseases' morphological and structural aspects, especially in cases where the cause is unknown or the disease condition cannot be determined. The biopsy can aid in screening and diagnosing cancer.

Scientific research

Numerous scientific research projects have been carried out at the CTU-PVC, and the research findings have enriched practical resources for teaching and research, supporting the diagnostic and treatment work at the department. Additionally, the department provides undergraduate and postgraduate students with opportunities to conduct their graduation projects (BSc, MSc, and PhD levels). Specifically, the number of students performing projects on companion animals is increasing, accounting for over 50% of the thesis projects.

Training

The staff at the CTU-PVC regularly participate in short-term and long-term specialized training courses both in Vietnam and abroad, continuously enhancing their professional skills and knowledge.

Activities photos

Surgery