World Veterinary Day is on April 25

World Veterinary Day is observed on the last Saturday of April. This year, the observance falls on April 25.

Each year, a different theme is chosen which helps  animal farm and pet owners to remember the importance of various aspects of animal care. The theme for the current year 2026 is "Veterinarians: Guardians of Food and Health," highlights their crucial role in safeguarding food safety, animal welfare, and public health by reducing risks of human exposure to many zoonotic diseases.

At many places, one-month long series of events are held which culminated on April 27 such as cattle shows, awareness rallies, vaccination to animals, brucellosis testing and animal cleanliness drives, etc.

Over the last few years, the awareness is also being raised about the animal-assisted therapy as a complementary therapy that involves animals as a form of treatment for people with special needs, old, lonely and ailing. Generally, therapy animals are trained and certified as emotional psychological support animals. Some dogs are also trained as service animals these days to assist in the daily life activities.