
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
For pet owners: Information about mysterious…
What pet owners should know about the current canine infectious respiratory disease currently in the news.

Updates: Mysterious Respiratory Disease…
Refer to this page for updates from the UF Shelter Medicine Program.

Innovative veterinary learning health care system…
Computerized records from a robust caseload of animals treated at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine could soon become a…

College facts
# 7 The college is ranked #7 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.
# 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.

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: Young goat survives rare bone infection thanks to treatment at UF
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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Animal AIrwaves Recent Episodes
Poisonous Plant Awareness for Large and Small Animals”-original airdate, April 23, 2016
Plant life, including ornamental bushes and shrubbery, is ubiquitous throughout the country. While plants play an important role in the ecosystem and can be a beautiful arrangement in someone’s garden,…
Diabetes in Pets
Pets get diabetes, just like people do. And like people, pets can develop the disease at any stage in life, but obese dogs and cats are at the highest risk….
The Big Picture: The Important Role of Diagnostic Imaging in Veterinary Medicine
Advanced diagnostic imaging tools can be life-saving for large and small animals. Expertise in this key area of veterinary medicine is critical for both pinpointing diseases and guiding the treatment…
On the Move: Manatee Migrations in Fall
With chillier weather accompanying the fall months, manatees move south to spend the winter in warm-water refuges like natural springs or artificially warm power plant discharges. On this show, Dr….
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.