The Defence Animal Centre (DAC) (Melton Mowbray)

 military, veterinary clinic / surgery

The Defence Animal Centre (DAC) is located at Melton Mowbray and has developed into the epicentre for research and development in the use of animals in Defence for an ever increasing variety of tasks. The DAC comprises 4 Squadrons (Headquarters, Canine Training Squadron, Equine Training Squadron, Veterinary Training Squadron) which collectively provide the functions of Management and Policy, Animal Welfare, Veterinary Medicine, Equine and Canine Procurement and Innovative Training.These functions are interwoven and mutually support all activities at the DAC. The primary role is to train Military Working Animals (MWA) and personnel using skills and methodology developed over the last century.

The DACs mission statement is: To deliver trained Military Working Animals (MWA) and motivated personnel trained in their use and husbandry, in order to meet the needs of Defence. The Centre’s annual throughput is approximately 700 students of various specifications and 250 animals, and it runs 33 different courses.

www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/Traini...

DAC is also home to the Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) is an administrative and operational branch of the British Army responsible for the provision, training and care of animals. It is a small but technically competent corps forming part of the Army Medical Services. Unusually, although it is responsible for providing what might be termed materiel, it is under the control of the Adjutant-General, who is in charge of personnel.The RAVC provides, trains and cares for mainly dogs and horses, but also tends to the various regimental mascots in the army.

www.army.mod.uk/army-medical-services/5320.aspx
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Army_Veterinary_Corps