Busan and Ulsan's First University Animal Hospital Established at Dongmyung University, Providing Emergency and Specialized Care for Pets

After signing the agreement for the construction of a university animal hospital in Busan, the attendees are taking a group commemorative photo.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Dooyul] The first university animal hospital in the Busan-Ulsan area will be established at Dongmyung University. The site is about 4,000 pyeong, twice the size of a soccer field.

Busan City, Dongmyung University, and Gyeongsang National University signed an agreement on the 14th at Busan City Hall to establish a "University Animal Hospital in Busan" to expand the medical infrastructure for companion animals in Busan.

The agreement made that day includes ▲ donation of Dongmyung University land to Gyeongsang National University for the construction of the university animal hospital ▲ training local talent in companion animal-related departments as specialized medical personnel for companion animals ▲ continuous efforts to spread exemplary cooperation cases between ultra-wide national and private universities.

Busan City agreed to support various matters necessary for the construction and operation of the university animal hospital. It also decided to actively participate in policy development, professional workforce training, and research and development projects for the advancement of the companion animal industry.

Dongmyung University agreed to donate appropriate land within its campus to Gyeongsang National University for the construction of the veterinary hospital and related research facilities of Gyeongsang National University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Gyeongsang National University will take charge of the construction of the university animal hospital and actively cooperate in the development of the companion animal industry and workforce training in the Busan area.

Dongmyung University and Gyeongsang National University mutually guarantee student campus use, and Gyeongsang National University will ensure the use of hospital facilities related to practical training for Dongmyung University's companion animal-related departments at the university animal hospital.

Starting from the 2023 academic year, Dongmyung University will establish a "Companion Animal College" within its college to train ▲ 30 students in the Department of Companion Animal Health ▲ 30 students in the Department of Dog Grooming and Behavior Correction ▲ 30 students in the Department of Food and Nutrition.

President Jeon Ho-hwan said, "Attracting an animal hospital that will serve as a hub for the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region will be a win-win by helping pet owners' convenience and producing specialized personnel for companion animals."

Dongmyung University expects that "with the establishment of the university animal hospital and the creation of a regional-industry-academia cooperation companion animal industrial complex, a comprehensive education platform in animal health and management will be built, resulting in significant ripple effects such as job creation in related industries, increased population inflow, and revitalization of employment and entrepreneurship."

The agreement was attended by Dongmyung University President Jeon Ho-hwan, Vice President of Education, Vice President of External Cooperation, and others. From Gyeongsang National University, President Kwon Soon-ki, Vice President of Research, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, and others were present.

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