Jeju National University Animal Hospital expanded with 12.6 billion won... radiation therapy capacity enhanced

【Financial News, Jeju Province = Jeong Yong-bok, reporter】 Jeju National University’s affiliated animal hospital has completed an expansion project costing 12.68 billion won and secured a separate space for radiation therapy. Its total floor area has grown to 4,736.25m2, strengthening the facilities available for specialized care and clinical veterinary education.
Jeju National University said on the 3rd that it held an expansion ceremony that afternoon at the College of Veterinary Medicine auditorium and the affiliated animal hospital. Attendees included Jeju National University President Yang Deok-soon, Korean Veterinary Medical Association President Woo Yeon-cheol, Korean Society of Veterinary Science Chairman Han Ho-jae, and Korean Accreditation Board of Veterinary Education Director Kim Dae-jung.
The expansion was undertaken to meet demand for specialized animal healthcare and strengthen the foundation for veterinary education and research. The project, funded with 12.68 billion won from the Ministry of Education’s national university facilities budget, began in December 2023 and was completed last December.
The animal hospital, which previously had one basement level and two aboveground floors, has been expanded to one basement level and three aboveground floors. In particular, a separate 155.8m2 space for radiation therapy was established, providing the facilities needed to deliver specialized treatment.
Jeju National University has also expanded its specialized care equipment, including by introducing a radiation therapy machine last year. A total of 28 people, including seven clinical professors, currently work at the affiliated animal hospital.
The expanded facilities will be used not only for animal treatment but also for clinical training and research by students at the College of Veterinary Medicine. The university plans to strengthen its specialized care capabilities and expand cooperation in animal healthcare and research in partnership with the local community.
“We will use the expanded facilities for veterinary education and treatment, and broaden the foundation for cooperation with related industries, including research on veterinary medicines for animals in the region,” said Ju Hong-gu, dean of Jeju National University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.


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