UF Achievers
Veterinary Medicine Review
Highlights of our accomplishments
Stories, videos and podcasts offer insights into the groundbreaking work being conducted at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine and its impact on animal, human and environmental health.
Recent news & Mentions
UF’s veterinary business management program…
The program is unique among veterinary colleges nationwide.
UF students are first in Veterinary Scholars…
UF’s Denae Witte and Nicole Perry had the opportunity to travel internationally to do fieldwork in Africa, where they assisted with research and…
Young ram back on his feet after care at UF
The ram, a member of the UF-IFAS sheep unit, sustained spinal injuries after an altercation with another ram in early December.
College facts
# 7 The college is ranked #7 among veterinary colleges nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.
# 1 Our UF Small Animal Hospital caseload is the largest among academic veterinary hospitals in the U.S.
# 1 The Wall Street Journal lists the University of Florida as the No.1 public university in its 2024 list of Best U.S. Colleges.
Education
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DVM Admissions
We seek students who possess the academic capability to manage a rigorous science-based curriculum, while also demonstrating strong interpersonal and teamwork related communication skills.
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DVM Students
From first-year orientation and leadership experience to commencement and everything in between, our faculty and staff offer UF College of Veterinary Medicine students a wide range of support through a variety of activities and services.
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Graduate Studies
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies coordinates training programs for graduate degree-seeking students (PhD, MS) and for those seeking graduate degrees in combination with professional or residency programs. We also offer non-traditional (online) programs, including degrees and certificates in select areas.
Research
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Leading discovery through innovation and faculty expertise
Our goal is to be a global leader in biomedical research to advance animal, human and environmental health.
In the spotlight: Young goat survives rare bone infection thanks to treatment at UF
Patient care
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Small Animal Hospital
The UF Small Animal Hospital is the leading referral facility for patients throughout Florida and the Southeast. We are committed to offering the best-possible treatment for your pet via a wide range of expertise in many specialties.
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Large Animal Hospital
The UF Large Animal Hospital provides advanced diagnostics and veterinary care to horses, cattle, alpacas, llamas, goats, pigs, and other large farm or food animals. We also offer emergency and extended care services.
UF PETs in Ocala
UF PETS
The UF Pet Emergency Treatment Service offers compassionate care by our emergency and critical care specialists after hours, weekends and holidays to pets in need of immediate care in the Ocala area.
WEC in OCALA
The UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC
The new veterinary hospital at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala brings access to UF’s breadth of expertise to equine athletes and small animals visiting the center.
In the Spotlight: UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center
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Animal AIrwaves Recent Episodes
Preparing to care for sick calves
Depending on where you live, it’s calving season or soon will be. So, now’s the time to plan for common health problems. Recently weaned calves are particularly at risk for…
Radiation Oncology: A Powerful Tool for Cancer Treatment in Pets
Veterinary oncology today makes use of increasingly sophisticated tools and methods for treating cancer in pets. In addition to surgery and medical therapy, or chemotherapy, radiation oncology is a veterinary specialty…
Smoke exposure increases health risk to our pets
Exposure to smoke is bad for us all, our pets included. Reports from a recent study show that it might even increase the risk of cancer in some dogs. Researchers…
Scratches in horses may not mean what you think it does
When you hear the term “scratches” in an equine context, it doesn’t refer to a superficial wound. Instead, it means a skin infection involving a horse’s lower leg. Sometimes it…
College Publications
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Veterinary Page
A newsletter for faculty, staff and students of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Florida Veterinarian
A magazine for alumni, faculty and friends of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.