Richmond Crawford Veterinary Hospital
Geography
LocationM.A. Jinnah Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Organisation
TypeVeterinary hospital
History
Opened1892
Links
ListsHospitals in Pakistan

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]

History

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

  1. "Vet hospital: Sindh promises facilities for pets across province". The Express Tribune. February 24, 2015.
  2. Salman, Peerzada (January 10, 2010). "Airwaves and animals". Dawn.
  3. Cowasjee, Ardeshir (March 19, 2006). "Chopping and changing". Dawn.
  4. "کراچی کا تاریخی مسٹر کرافورڈ ویٹرنری اسپتال - ایکسپریس اردو". Daily Express.
  5. 1 2 "Richmond Crawford Veterinary Hospital (RCVH), Karachi".

Further reading

  • Salman, Peerzada (2015). Legacies of Empires

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