Established in 1999 (E.C.) on Wollega University’s main campus, the School of Veterinary Medicine (WU-SVM) is dedicated to advancing animal health, enhancing livestock productivity, and supporting national food security through high-impact education, research, and clinical services. Operating under a national mandate, the school preparesqualified veterinary professionals through diverse degree programs. Beyond classroom instruction, WU-SVM conducts problem-driven research on livestock diseases and production while participating in community engagement providing vital veterinary diagnostic and consultancy services.
Institutional Structure & Capacity Supported by a dedicated academic and administrative staff members, the school currently educates over 600 students. Its operational framework comprises three coordinating offices and four academic departments: