Director’s Welcome Message

Welcome to the University of Maiduguri Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UNIMAID VTH)

It is with great pleasure and a profound sense of responsibility that I welcome students, researchers, clinical partners, and clients to the University of Maiduguri Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UMVTH). As a premier center for clinical instruction, advanced research, and specialized veterinary services, our hospital stands as a beacon of excellence in veterinary medicine, serving not only the university community but the entire Northeast region of Nigeria and beyond.
Strategically situated within our vibrant campus, the UMVTH serves as a critical institutional resource. We provide comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical interventions designed to meet the highest standards of animal care. Our exceptional standard of care is driven by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine’s highly specialized academic and clinical experts. Boasting the largest concentration of veterinary specialists in Northeast Nigeria, with a clinical hierarchy spanning from dedicated frontline clinicians to seasoned Chief Consultants, trained at the University of Maiduguri and from premier institutions within Nigeria and abroad, we offer advanced clinical research, collaborative professional engagement, and complex, tertiary-level referrals.
Reflecting our unique geographic position, the UMVTH plays an essential role in regional biosecurity. We participate in surveillance, prevention, and control strategies for transboundary animal diseases along Nigeria’s strategic borders. We pride ourselves on being a key institutional partner for national and international development initiatives aimed at improving livestock production and safeguarding rural livelihoods.
Whether you are a student embarking on your clinical journey, a client seeking premium care for your animals, or a partner working toward global health security, the UMVTH is open and ready to serve. Together, we advance veterinary medical excellence.

Prof. Muhammad Modu Bukar
Director, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
University of Maiduguri