News Releases

The office of public relations provides a media contact for information about the college, its programs and its activities. In addition to preparing news releases for the Associated Press and various trade publications, the office provides information for a variety of college brochures and newsletters. The office also on occasion posts information of value to the general public and to veterinarians, including but not limited to our UF veterinary alumni.

Recent Posts

Small animal surgeon wins international award

May 1st, 2012

Dr. Dan Lewis, a professor of small animal surgery at UF, recently received the 2012 World Small Animal Veterinary Association's Hills Mobility Award for his accomplishments in the field of canine and feline orthopedic medicine and surgery.

UF study looks at role of vests in heat-related illness of working dogs

Apr 26th, 2012

A new study by UF veterinarians looks at the role of vests in heat-related illness of working dogs.

Researcher relishes problem solving, teaching

Apr 9th, 2012

Dr. Nancy Denslow pioneered the introduction of molecular approaches to ecotoxicology, and is known for her collegial and enthusiastic approach to collaborative research.

VETS team rescues Springer Spaniel from hole

Mar 27th, 2012

An English Springer Spaniel out for a walk in the park with his owners is alive today after falling down a hole and being rescued by the Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service (VETS) team.

Service animals can receive free eye, heart exams at UF on May 25

Mar 9th, 2012

UF Small Animal Hospital will offer free eye and heart examinations to service animals on May 25 as part of the annual ACVO National Service Dog Eye Exam event.

Pathologist named associate dean for students and instruction

Feb 17th, 2012

Dr. Pam Ginn was recently named associate dean for students and instruction at the college, following a national search.

UF Veterinarians care for ill tiger

Feb 14th, 2012

An 8-year-old, privately owned tiger came to the UF Small Animal Hospital for treatment recently and received a variety of tests. Check out the story and video.

Stallion treated at UF is now true model horse

Jan 17th, 2012

An American Drum stallion treated at UF was a model patient...and now is a true model horse, having been selected as the 2012 Celebration Breyer Horse.

UF basketball coach’s dogs get winning care at UF

Jan 16th, 2012

When the Big Dog of University of Florida basketball’s dog has a problem, he rings the home team: veterinarians at the UF Small Animal Hospital.

Dog survives coral snake bite after emergency treatment at UF

Jan 13th, 2012

A dog bitten by a deadly coral snake survived after emergency treatment at the UF Small Animal Hospital in December.