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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
UF canine open heart surgery program marks first…
Over 40 dogs have received the surgery since the program launched in August 2023.
UF Health diabetes researcher named chair of…
Dr. Clay Mathews’s appointment will be effective Sept. 1.
UF veterinarian plays key role in new pet CPR…
The potentially life-saving guidelines reflect the first major revisions since 2012.
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
Students
Faculty / Staff
Animal Owners
Veterinarians
Alumni / Friends
Animal AIrwaves Recent Episodes
Equine Preventative Care: More Than Just Shots (archive from Oct. 19, 2023)
Having your horse vaccinated routinely is important to ensure it stay protected against infectious diseases. However, each horse’s immune system is different, so horse owners should talk to their veterinarian…
The Role of Veterinary Forensics in Criminal Justice (archive from March 2023)
The successful identification of animal abuse and deaths caused by such abuse typically involves not just the veterinary forensic pathologist who can confirm the cause of death, but also representatives…
CPR for Pets: New Guidelines to Save Lives
When it comes to saving a pet’s life, every second counts. Recent updates to veterinary CPR guidelines are changing the way we approach emergency care for our furry friends. On…
Recognizing and treating diabetes in dogs and cats
Untreated diabetes can be life-threatening to your dog or cat, so it’s important to recognize the signs. Diabetes is more common in cats than dogs, but the signs for both…
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.