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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
Professor emeritus Dr. Maarten Drost passes away
UF CVM founding faculty member, professor emeritus and globally acclaimed theriogenologist Maarten Drost, D.V.M., passed peacefully on Jan. 18, 2026.
Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. establishes endowed…
Dr. Domenico Santoro, professor and service chief of dermatology, has been named the Purina Endowed Professor.
McFarlane receives grant to study equine laminitis
Using PET scans to recognize clinical cases of laminitis earlier than current methods may mean quicker interventions and more positive outcomes.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
In the Spotlight: UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center
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Animal AIrwaves Recent Episodes
Striking an exercise balance for bone health in racehorses
With the goal of reducing catastrophic fractures in racehorses, researchers in Australia aimed to stop bone damage altogether. They found that intensive training suppresses bone remodeling, which is how bones…
Early adversity is linked to greater fear and aggression in dogs
A recent study of nearly 45 hundred dogs linked stressful events during puppyhood to aggression and fear later on. Pet parents used a validated questionnaire to report their dog’s history…
Teaching first responders to provide emergency aid to pets
In many rural areas, there’s no access to emergency veterinary care. That’s why it falls to first responders to provide first aid. Recently, a veterinarian in the remote area of…
Ways to afford pet care during financially trying times
The expense of veterinary care, pet food and supplies is a key reason why pets are being surrendered to shelters, but pet care resources can be tapped before it comes…
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.