The Richmond Crawford Veterinary Hospital (RCVH) is a veterinary hospital located on M.A. Jinnah Road near the Radio Pakistan Karachi building. It is one of the oldest veterinary hospitals in Pakistan.[1]
| Richmond Crawford Veterinary Hospital | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | M.A. Jinnah Road, Karachi, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 24°51′40″N 67°01′08″E / 24.861028°N 67.018807°E |
| Organisation | |
| Type | Veterinary hospital |
| History | |
| Opened | 1892 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in Pakistan |
History edit
It was founded by Richmond Crawford, a commissioner of Sind who was interested in animal welfare.[2][3] According to one account, the hospital was established in 1892 when he secured two acres of land.[4] In recognition of his contributions, the community named the establishment in his honor.[5]
For years, it functioned as a government-run infirmary.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Vet hospital: Sindh promises facilities for pets across province". The Express Tribune. February 24, 2015.
- ^ Salman, Peerzada (January 10, 2010). "Airwaves and animals". Dawn.
- ^ Cowasjee, Ardeshir (March 19, 2006). "Chopping and changing". Dawn.
- ^ "کراچی کا تاریخی مسٹر کرافورڈ ویٹرنری اسپتال - ایکسپریس اردو". Daily Express.
- ^ a b "Richmond Crawford Veterinary Hospital (RCVH), Karachi".
Further reading edit
- Salman, Peerzada (2015). Legacies of Empires