University of Basrah Organizes an Orientation Seminar to Connect Graduates with Job Market Opportunities

The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Basrah organized a scientific and career guidance seminar entitled “The Veterinarian and the Job Market: Where Are the Opportunities in Basrah?” targeting graduates and fifth-year students.

The seminar, delivered by faculty member Sarah Salim, aimed to raise awareness of the professional opportunities available in the governorate and encourage self-employment, emphasizing that veterinary practice should not be limited to traditional career paths.

The seminar covered various employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors, including veterinary clinics, poultry projects, pharmaceutical companies, food safety, and the One Health approach to zoonotic diseases.

The seminar concluded with recommendations highlighting the importance of gaining practical field experience and intensifying career guidance meetings to enhance students’ readiness to compete in the professional job market.

Media and Government Communication Division College of Veterinary Medicine – University of Basrah