Since the establishment of Saad Dahleb University Blida 1, the Institute of Veterinary Sciences has undergone a remarkable developmental journey. Throughout its history, it experienced several organizational and administrative transformations that contributed to strengthening its academic and scientific standing, culminating in the attainment of its autonomy. The table below presents the main historical milestones that have marked this evolution.
| Stage | Time Period | Major Events |
|---|---|---|
| First | September 1981 – December 1984 | Creation of the University Center of Blida (C.U.B.) Departments: Common Core in Technology, Architecture, Agriculture, and Medical Sciences |
| Second | January 1985 – August 1989 | Transformation of the Center into the National Institute of Higher Education Creation of 6 institutes: Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Electronics, Agriculture, Industrial Chemistry, and Aeronautics 1986: Establishment of the Veterinary Medicine Department under the Institute of Agriculture |
| Third | August 1989 – December 1998 | Transformation of C.U.B. into the University of Blida Opening of the Institute of Medical Sciences The Veterinary Medicine Department became an independent institute (September 1989) 1992–1993: Addition of 4 new institutes 1995: Total number of institutes reached 12 |
| Fourth | December 1998 – Present | Reorganization of the University into 7 Faculties (Executive Decree No. 98-253) 1992: Graduation of the first class of veterinarians (~60 graduates) 2003: The Veterinary Institute became part of the Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences (Executive Decree No. 03-279) 2013: Official establishment of the Institute of Veterinary Sciences (Executive Decree No. 13-163) |