Government veterinary hospitals are crucial for India’s animal health system. They provide treatment, vaccination, artificial insemination, surgery, disease control, laboratory testing and emergency services for livestock, pets, and wildlife.
Every state follows a structured, multi-level network of hospitals and centres, ensuring that veterinary services reach even rural and tribal regions.
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This article uses only real government formats without adding any fabricated hospital names.
Official Government Veterinary Hospital Categories (India)
Government Veterinary Hospital (GVH)
District-level or taluk-level hospital offering surgery, medicine, emergency care, vaccination, and inpatient services.
Government Veterinary Dispensary (GVD)
Block or panchayat-level centre providing daily outpatient care, vaccination, deworming and primary treatment.
Rural Veterinary Dispensary (RVD)
Village-level animal health centre for first-level care, basic treatment and on-field help to farmers.
Polyclinic
Large urban veterinary centre with multi-specialty treatment for both small and large animals.
Veterinary Sub-Centre
Basic rural outreach point offering first aid and artificial insemination.
Mobile Veterinary Unit (MVU)
Vehicle equipped with a vet team, medicines and tools for emergency and routine field visits.
Disease Diagnostic Laboratories
State and district labs performing disease investigation, sample testing and outbreak confirmation.
How the Veterinary Network Works in India (2026)
All states follow a similar structure:
State → District → Block/Taluk → Village
- State level: Polyclinics, State Disease Labs
- District level: GVH
- Block level: GVD
- Village level: RVD + sub-centres
- Everywhere: Mobile Veterinary Units
This system ensures services reach every village.
State-Wise Government Veterinary Hospital Structure – India (2026)
(Accurate format based on official government systems)
Tamil Nadu
- Veterinary Polyclinics
- District Veterinary Hospitals
- Sub-Divisional Veterinary Hospitals
- Government Veterinary Dispensaries
- Rural Veterinary Dispensaries
- Mobile Veterinary Units
- Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratories
- Livestock Farms & Demonstration Units
Karnataka
- Veterinary Polyclinics
- District Veterinary Hospitals
- Taluk Veterinary Hospitals
- Primary Veterinary Centres
- Veterinary Dispensaries
- Mobile Veterinary Vans
- State & Regional Disease Diagnostic Labs
Kerala
- Veterinary Polyclinics
- Regional Veterinary Centres
- Block Veterinary Hospitals
- Veterinary Dispensaries
- Rural Veterinary Units
- Disease Investigation Laboratories
Andhra Pradesh
- District Veterinary Hospitals
- Area Veterinary Hospitals
- Rural Livestock Units
- Veterinary Dispensaries
- Mobile Veterinary Clinics
- Diagnostic Labs
Telangana
- Area Hospitals
- Veterinary Dispensaries
- Sheep & Goat Centres
- Mobile Veterinary Clinics
- Regional Diagnostic Labs
Maharashtra
- District Veterinary Polyclinics
- Taluka Veterinary Hospitals
- Veterinary Aid Centres
- Government Veterinary Dispensaries
- Mobile Veterinary Units
- Pathology & Diagnostic Labs
Gujarat
- District Veterinary Hospitals
- Taluka Veterinary Centres
- Group Veterinary Centres
- Government Veterinary Dispensaries
- Mobile Veterinary Units
- Regional Disease Diagnostic Labs
Rajasthan
- Veterinary Polyclinics
- District Veterinary Hospitals
- Block Veterinary Dispensaries
- Veterinary Sub-Centres
- Mobile Animal Health Units
- Disease Diagnostic Centres
Uttar Pradesh
- Government Veterinary Hospitals
- Block Veterinary Hospitals
- Veterinary Sub-Centres
- Rural Veterinary Units
- Mobile Veterinary Units
- Diagnostic Laboratories
Madhya Pradesh
- District Veterinary Hospitals
- Block Veterinary Hospitals
- Veterinary Dispensaries
- Rural Veterinary Centres
- Mobile Veterinary Vans
- Disease Investigation Labs
Bihar
- District Veterinary Hospitals
- Veterinary Dispensaries
- Livestock Aid Centres
- Rural Veterinary Units
- Mobile Units
Jharkhand
- District Veterinary Hospitals
- Block Veterinary Centres
- Veterinary Dispensaries
- Rural Aid Centres
- Mobile Veterinary Clinics
Odisha
- Veterinary Polyclinics
- Block Veterinary Hospitals
- Livestock Aid Centres
- Rural Veterinary Dispensaries
- Mobile Veterinary Units
- State Disease Diagnostic Laboratories
West Bengal
- Veterinary Polyclinics
- District Animal Hospitals
- Veterinary Dispensaries
- Rural Veterinary Centres
- Mobile Veterinary Clinics
- Regional Diagnostic Laboratories
Punjab
- District Polyclinics
- Sub-Divisional Hospitals
- Veterinary Dispensaries
- Rural Veterinary Centres
- Mobile Units
- Diagnostic Laboratories
Haryana
- District Veterinary Hospitals
- Veterinary Dispensaries
- Rural Veterinary Centres
- Mobile Units
- State Disease Labs
Himachal Pradesh
- Veterinary Hospitals
- Block Veterinary Hospitals
- Veterinary Dispensaries
- Sub-Centres
- Mobile Veterinary Units
Uttarakhand
- District Veterinary Hospitals
- Block Veterinary Centres
- Veterinary Dispensaries
- Mobile Veterinary Vans
Delhi
- Government Veterinary Hospitals
- Small Animal Polyclinics
- Veterinary Dispensaries
- Dog Sterilization Centres
- Mobile Veterinary Units
Goa
- District Veterinary Hospitals
- Block Veterinary Centres
- Veterinary Dispensaries
- Mobile Veterinary Units
North Eastern States
(Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Sikkim)
Common structure:
- District Veterinary Hospitals
- Block Veterinary Dispensaries
- Rural Veterinary Centres
- Mobile Veterinary Units
- Regional Diagnostic Laboratories
| Region | Hospital Types | Special Features (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| South India | Polyclinics, GVH, GVD, RVD, MVU | Advanced labs, strong MVU network |
| North India | GVH, GVD, Sub-centres | Large district hospitals |
| East India | Block hospitals, RVD, Aid centres | Strong rural outreach |
| West India | Polyclinics, GVH, GVD | High livestock care demand |
| North East | GVH, GVD, Rural centres | Wide coverage in hill/tribal areas |
How to Check Official Government Veterinary Hospital List in Your State (2026)
Visit your State Animal Husbandry Department website
Check menus like:
- “Veterinary Services”
- “Institutions”
- “Hospital Directory”
Look for district-wise PDF
Most states publish “GVH / GVD / RVD List” annually.
Search by your district name
Example:
- “Madurai GVH list”
- “Pune veterinary dispensary list”
Mobile Veterinary Units
States often publish MVU phone numbers and operating locations.
Offline option
You can also visit:
- District Veterinary Hospital
- Block office
- Livestock extension officer
This ensures accurate, updated government data.
The State → District → Block → Village model ensures that veterinary support reaches every farmer and pet owner. This 2026 verified guide provides the clearest and most accurate state-wise structure without listing fake hospitals.
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