It is affiliated to Bihar Agricultural University,[4] and offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in veterinary science.

R. T. Davis - Director of Veterinary Services Bihar and Orissa[6] - was the first principal of the college and the college was known for its research in various branches of veterinary medicine such as - Breeding, Feeding, Management and Disease control of Livestock & Poultry species.

The college started Post graduate programmes in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from 1960.

Veterinary clinical complex is located on the east side of the main building.

The college also houses a double storeyed library building with an area of 14,000 sq ft.