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Ranked No. 6 in The U.S.

U.S. News & World Report’s No. 6 veterinary medicine college in the nation, featuring the only teaching hospital in the state of Florida. We educate and train veterinary leaders of the future and provide leading-edge care at UF’s Veterinary Hospitals, while our trailblazing programs in biomedical research advance the science of animal, human and environmental health.

Moments Matter: Leaving a legacy

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Highlighting Our Accomplishments

Insights into the pioneering work being conducted at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine as the college looks ahead to its 50th Anniversary in Fall 2026.

UF CVM has bolstered its place among the top veterinary medicine educational institutions in the country.

Recent news & Mentions

Search launched for next CVM dean

Dr. J. Scott Angle, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources at UF/IFAS, will chair the search committee.

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Dr. Clay Mathews: 2026 UFRF Professor

Mathews has spent nearly three decades in research and discovery on autoimmune diabetes, a disease that affects both humans and animals.

Dr. Clayton Mathews, professor and chair of infectious diseases and immunology

College facts

# 6 The college is ranked #6 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.

# 2 Forbes ranks the University of Florida as the No. 2 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.

Students at FLE

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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.

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.

Vet Hospital, WEC

In the Spotlight: UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center

Quick LInks

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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.