On December 11, 2024, Bayantasova Svetlana Maksutovna, Candidate of Veterinary Sciences, ass. professor of the Higher School of Veterinary and Biological Safety of the Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry of the Zhangir Khan WKATU was invited to give a guest lecture to students and undergraduates of veterinary educational programs of the Institute of Industrial Technologies of the WKITU. The lecturer gave a problem lecture on the topic “Diseases of small animals”, which reflects the main measures aimed at protecting the population from infectious diseases, conducting regular diagnostic studies and ensuring the epizootic well-being of the world’s population. As part of the lecture, Svetlana Maksutovna shared her experience, talked about the nuances of the profession of a veterinarian and gave practical advice to future veterinarians.