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|Introduction=[[File:Vetphoto2.png|thumb|left|Laboratory of comparative '''Anatomy''']][[File:Vetphoto4.png|thumb|left|Laboratory of '''Histology and Embryology''']]The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Thessaly is part of the School of Health Sciences of the University of Thessaly which also includes the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. It is located in the city of Karditsa, Thessaly, Central Greece.  
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The mission of the Faculty is to educate veterinary students and to promote scientific knowledge in the field of veterinary science. It also aims provide education within a research environment for the benefit of the veterinary profession, the national economy and the local society and to balance the requirements for research, teaching and clinical work, whilst reaching full academic potential and excellence.
 
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|History=The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Thessaly is the newest Veterinary Faculty in Greece. It was established in 1993 and began operations in 1995. The clinical Departments of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics - Reproduction were established in 1998 and serve as a referring veterinary hospital for small as well as for large animals, in the service of local community and the prefecture of Thessaly. 
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==Images==
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[[File:Vetlogo.png|thumb|University of Thessaly seal]]
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[[File:Vetphoto.png|thumb|Main hall of the Faculty]]
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[[File:Vetphoto2.png|thumb|Laboratory of comparative animal Anatomy]]
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[[File:Vetphoto4.png|thumb|Laboratory of comparative animal Histology and Embryology]]
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[[File:Vetphoto5.png|thumb|Laboratory of Food Hygiene, Safety and Technology]]
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[[File:Vetphoto6.png|thumb|Department of Surgery, Operating Room 1]]
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[[File:Vetphoto9.png|thumb|Department of Surgery, Operating Room 2]]
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[[File:Vetphoto7.png|thumb|Department of Medicine, Examination Room]]
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=Introduction=
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The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Thessaly is part of the School of Health Sciences of the University of Thessaly which also includes the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. It is located in the city of Karditsa, Thessaly, Central Greece.
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The mission of the Faculty is to educate veterinary students and to promote scientific knowledge in the field of veterinary science. It also aims provide education within a research environment for the benefit of the veterinary profession, the national economy and the local society and to balance the requirements for research, teaching and clinical work, whilst reaching full academic potential and excellence.  
      
In May 2003, the Faculty has become a member of the European Association of Establismemts of Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and therefore future development will take place according to EAEVE guidelines.
 
In May 2003, the Faculty has become a member of the European Association of Establismemts of Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and therefore future development will take place according to EAEVE guidelines.
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|Education=Teaching is carried out by the academic personnel of the University of Thessaly and by adjunct lecturers and consists from lectures, tutorials, clinical practice and extra-mural studies.
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===''Undergraduate''===
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Thessaly is the newest Veterinary Faculty in Greece. It was established in 1993 and began operations in 1995. The clinical Departments of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics - Reproduction were established in 1998 and serve as a referring veterinary hospital for small as well as for large animals, in the service of local community and the prefecture of Thessaly.  
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Currently, there are more than 320 undergraduate students registered at the Faculty. After successful completion of the five-year long studies, students are awarded the Diploma of Veterinary Medicine. The Faculty aims to provide an enlightened, modern and scientifically based veterinary undergraduate curriculum. This curriculum provides students with the ability to:
 
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=Education=
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Teaching is carried out by the academic personnel of the University of Thessaly and by adjunct lecturers and consists from lectures, tutorials, clinical practice and extra-mural studies.
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==Undergraduate==
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Currently, there are more than 320 undergraduate students registered at the Faculty. After successful completion of the five-year long studies, students are awarded the Diploma of Veterinary Medicine. The Faculty aims to provide an enlightened, modern and scientifically based veterinary undergraduate curriculum. This curriculum provides students with the ability to:
   
* Understand basic biological principles, as well as the normal structure and function of animal organisms,
 
* Understand basic biological principles, as well as the normal structure and function of animal organisms,
 
* Distinguish the pathological from the normal and understand disease mechanisms,
 
* Distinguish the pathological from the normal and understand disease mechanisms,
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* Appreciate the necessity for life-long professional and scientific development.
 
* Appreciate the necessity for life-long professional and scientific development.
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==Postgraduate==
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===''Postgraduate''===
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[[File:Vetphoto7.png|thumb|right|'''Department of Medicine''', Clinical Examination Room]][[File:Vetphoto6.png|thumb|right|'''Department of Surgery''', Operating Room A]][[File:Vetphoto9.png|thumb|right|'''Department of Surgery''', Operating Room B]]
 
The need for specialization within the veterinary profession and the diversity of knowledge related to veterinary science underline the requirement for postgraduate training. The Faculty offers:
 
The need for specialization within the veterinary profession and the diversity of knowledge related to veterinary science underline the requirement for postgraduate training. The Faculty offers:
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* Degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
 
* Degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
 
* Master of Science (MSc) studies in "Aquaculture" - "Aquatic Animal Health"
 
* Master of Science (MSc) studies in "Aquaculture" - "Aquatic Animal Health"
 
* Postgraduate training programs in clinical disciplines such as Medicine and Surgery.
 
* Postgraduate training programs in clinical disciplines such as Medicine and Surgery.
 
* European Veterinary Specialty in Small Ruminant Health Management by the Faculty's Department of Obstetrics & Reproduction which serves as a training center of the European College of Small Ruminant Medicine (ECSRM).
 
* European Veterinary Specialty in Small Ruminant Health Management by the Faculty's Department of Obstetrics & Reproduction which serves as a training center of the European College of Small Ruminant Medicine (ECSRM).
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|Research=The main lines of research activities in the Faculty focus on Infectious Diseases of Animals and on Veterinary Reproduction. Within these disciplines, there is a broad range of research activities, including the following:
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The main lines of research activities in the Faculty focus on Infectious Diseases of Animals and on Veterinary Reproduction. Within these disciplines, there is a broad range of research activities, including the following:
   
* Diseases of sheep and goats.
 
* Diseases of sheep and goats.
 
* Infectious and parasitic diseases of fish.
 
* Infectious and parasitic diseases of fish.
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Research is also carried out in the disciplines of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery by dedicated staff in the respective departments. Activity in the Faculty is indicated by the award of 17 PhDs and the presence of 35 postgraduate research students, by the publication of  research articles in peer-refereed journals and by the presentation of numerous talks in national or international scientific meetings. Furthermore, members of the Faculty have been awarded over 87 research grants from the public or private sector.
 
Research is also carried out in the disciplines of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery by dedicated staff in the respective departments. Activity in the Faculty is indicated by the award of 17 PhDs and the presence of 35 postgraduate research students, by the publication of  research articles in peer-refereed journals and by the presentation of numerous talks in national or international scientific meetings. Furthermore, members of the Faculty have been awarded over 87 research grants from the public or private sector.
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=Clinical=
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|Clinical=
==Farm Animals==
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===''Farm Animals''===
 
The Faculty provides a first-opinion and a referral clinical veterinary service to farmers, throughout Greece. As part of their studies, fourth- and final-year students attend clinical cases in cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits and poultry in these farms, whilst accompanying academic staff. Students also accompany the members of staff to routine management visits to farms associated with the Faculty. Animals are also accepted for hospitalization.
 
The Faculty provides a first-opinion and a referral clinical veterinary service to farmers, throughout Greece. As part of their studies, fourth- and final-year students attend clinical cases in cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits and poultry in these farms, whilst accompanying academic staff. Students also accompany the members of staff to routine management visits to farms associated with the Faculty. Animals are also accepted for hospitalization.
 
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===''Companion Animals''===
==Companion Animals==
   
The Faculty also provides, both to referring veterinarians and to the pet owners, a high quality efficient service for companion animals. Pet animals brought to the clinical Departments for examination and treatment are given excellent care. Again, as part of their studies, fourth- and final-year students attend clinical cases in dogs, cats, small pet animals and exotic animals, and participate in planned surgical or obstetrical operations.
 
The Faculty also provides, both to referring veterinarians and to the pet owners, a high quality efficient service for companion animals. Pet animals brought to the clinical Departments for examination and treatment are given excellent care. Again, as part of their studies, fourth- and final-year students attend clinical cases in dogs, cats, small pet animals and exotic animals, and participate in planned surgical or obstetrical operations.
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=School name=
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University of Thessaly, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
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==Established==
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1993
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==Student Ambassador==
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==Facebook page==
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|Image3=Vetphoto8.png
https://www.facebook.com/groups/31691609243/
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==Location==
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|MainImage=Vetlogo.png
City of Karditsa, Thessaly Prefecture, Central Greece
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|School='''University of Thessaly'''<br>'''School of Health Sciences'''<br>'''Faculty of Veterinary Medicine'''
==Principal's name==  
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|Established=1993
Dr. Charalampos Bilinis, Associate Professor, DVM, PhD
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|Location=Karditsa, Thessaly, GR
==Total number of Students==
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|Principal=Dr. Charalampos Bilinis<br>Asc. Professor, DVM, PhD
360
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|Students=360
==Number of Undergraduates==
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|Undergraduates=325
325
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|Postgraduates=35
==Number of Postgraduates==
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|Website=http://www.vet.uth.gr
35
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|Contact=
==Website address==
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'''Veterinary Campus'''<br>
http://www.vet.uth.gr
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine<br>
==Contact details==  
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Trikalon 224 Str.<br>
'''Veterinary Campus''':
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Karditsa, Thessaly<br>
224 Trikalon Str.,
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GR<br>
Karditsa, P.O. 43100,
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+30-24410-66000
Thessaly Prefecture, Greece
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