Department of Animal Physiology started its activity in 1944, when didactic classes were held in the classes of S. Staszic middle school at Aleje Racławickie. Then, the Department changed its location several times. Since 1957, the Department is located at 12 Akademicka street in building of Collegium Veterinarium. The administration position was changed within years. Now is called Department of Animal Physiology. Since 2006, dr hab. Iwona Puzio is the Head of Department.