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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
New task force formed to combat animal cruelty
Spearheaded by Dr. Adam Stern, the task force will more comprehensively address animal cruelty.
UF study of deadly dog cancer reveals new clues…
The research focuses on hemangiosarcoma, which forms malignant blood vessels in dogs.
Herbicide threatens manatee immune systems, UF…
The researchers say the study highlights how environmental chemicals can compromise wildlife health.
College facts
# 7 The college is ranked #7 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 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
Quick LInks
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Animal AIrwaves Recent Episodes
Think of wellness visits as a wise investment
Depending on your pet’s species, breed, age and overall health, your veterinarian can tailor your buddy’s schedule for wellness visits. The next time you get a reminder for one of…
How custom-knit cat caps may enable the study of chronic pain
Many cats suffer from chronic pain, like that caused by osteoarthritis. In people, electroencephalography [electro-en-ceff-ah-LAH-grah-fee], or EEG, can be used to measure brain activity during bouts of osteoarthritis and to…
Listeria outbreaks can be dangerous to pets, too
As of late September 2024, an outbreak of Listeria bacterial infections across 19 states had led to the hospitalization of at least 59 people and the deaths of 10. So,…
Protecting the power of antibiotics
There’s a tendency for some to think that antibiotics are a cure-all for virtually all diseases, but that’s not so. Worse yet, inappropriate antibiotic use is the main reason for…
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.