The Department of Surgery was established in the year 1976, in the college and having only 49 years of existence. Previously, this department and clinics were located in old building. The department was then shifted in new block of polyclinic in the year 1978. The establishment of this department started with joining of Dr. A.P. Bhokre, as Assistant Professor in 1976. Later on Dr. V. S. Panchbhai and Dr. L. B. Sarkate joined in 1980. The post-graduate programme was started in 1981. The objectives of the department are i) Teaching to the undergraduate students and post-graduate students, ii) Identifying surgical problems in the domestic animals of Marathwada region and undertaking research on this problem, iii) Offering clinical service in the form of diagnosis and expert treatment to the ailing animals in clinics, iv) Guiding and advising to the field veterinarian as referral center, v) Participation in the work campaigns and natural calamities.