Ranked #5 in The U.S.

Ranked #5 among veterinary medical colleges nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, we are Florida’s only College of Veterinary Medicine. We teach the veterinarians of the future and provide leading-edge care to animal patients from throughout the Southeast through the UF Veterinary Hospitals. Our programs in biomedical research advance the science of animal, human and environmental health.

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.

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Recent news & Mentions

On 200th anniversary of first named dinosaur…

“Paleontology is difficult, but we like to do it anyway,” Dr. Stephanie Baumgart said. “We just have to proceed carefully.”

Three-dimensional surface models of the avian respiratory system.

Davenport leaves legacy of groundbreaking research

Davenport, who joined UF in July 1981 as an assistant professor, will officially retire on November 13.

Dr. Paul Davenport, shown in his lab with graduate student Sarah Peiying Chan.

New grad programs advance educational landscape…

UF’s new Comparative Biomedical Sciences M.S. and Ph.D. programs are a strategic response to the educational needs of a new era in veterinary science.

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College facts

# 5 The college is ranked #5 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.

# 4 Forbes ranks the University of Florida as the No.4 public university in the nation.

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.

Dr. Denslow and students

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.

Dr. Pascual and Zakia

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.

Dr. Bustamante and Desi

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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.

Dr. Chris Sanchez and horse with Heather.

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.

UF PETS

WEC in OCALA

The UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC

The UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center provides leading-edge patient care in a 40,000 square-foot hospital facility located in Ocala, Florida. Veterinarians from the University of Florida offer world-class veterinary care and advanced diagnostics and treatment for horses, dogs and cats.

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In the Spotlight: UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center

Quick LInks

Animal AIrwaves Recent Episodes

Cycads in the Sunshine State: Pretty but Poisonous – Paws Off, Pups

There’s nothing like the Sunshine State: warm weather, sunshine, beautiful beaches, endless outdoor adventure, palm trees and tropical vegetation. But one popular cycad plant that thrives in Florida’s warm, humid…

What’s causing bizarre-looking squirrels?

For the past couple of years, folks in the U.S. and Canada have sporadically reported squirrels covered in bleeding sores, giving rise to the name “zombie squirrels.” But this isn’t…

Keeping small poultry flocks safe and healthy

Poultry veterinarians have some practical tips for the care of small backyard flocks. Housing needs to protect flocks from the elements and predators, while staying well ventilated. Quality feed must…

What’s behind sea star wasting disease

Since 2013, a mysterious disease has killed over five billion sea stars — also known as starfish — along the Pacific coast of North America. Hardest hit was the sunflower…

College Publications

VAB

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Veterinary Page

A newsletter for faculty, staff and students of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.

Cover of Spring 2025 issue

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Florida Veterinarian

A magazine for alumni, faculty and friends of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.