
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
Petco Love invests in UF Shelter Medicine Program…
A $510,000 grant will fund an accelerated one-year internship program for six veterinarians.

Bald eagle released back into the wild after…
The eagle was released at Alligator Lake park, near the spot of its original rescue.

New mucosal vaccine prototype provides…
The UF investigators aim to develop a better vaccine for animals and to ultimately develop a vaccine for humans as well.

College facts
# 9 The college is ranked #9 among veterinary colleges nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.
# 2 Our UF Small Animal Hospital caseload is the 2nd largest among academic veterinary hospitals in the U.S.
# 5 The University of Florida is a Top Five public research university, according to U.S. News and World Report.
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.

UF College of Veterinary Medicine
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
UF college of veterinary medicine
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: UF Veterinarians Successfully Treat dog for botulism toxicity
Patient care
UF veterinary hospitals
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.

UF veterinary hospitals
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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Faculty / Staff
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Animal AIrwaves Recent Episodes
How A Dog Sees: Facts and Myths about Canine Vision
Have you always assumed that because dogs can hear better than humans, they probably don’t need to see very well? Have you even wondered what colors they can see, or…
Helping your senior dog cope with hearing loss
As our dogs age, it’s common for their hearing to fail. But there are ways you can help your pooch to cope. Dogs compensate so well that it’s tough to…
What causes heart murmurs and what do they mean for your pet?
It can be really unsettling to hear that your pet has a heart murmur. But before you panic, let’s take a look at what causes murmurs and what they mean…
The One Health problem of leptospirosis
Involving the environment, animals and people, leptospirosis is a classic One Health disease — and one that public health experts and veterinarians have in their sights. The spread of leptospirosis…
College Publications

UF college of veterinary medicine
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.