Archive for 2013



Fraternity revamps, plans inaugural social event on March 9

By • Feb 4th, 2013 • Category: Around the College, February 2013

Fraternity revamps, plans inaugural event on March 9   Alpha Psi, a veterinary professional fraternity that fizzed out at UF a few years ago, is making a comeback. The group will hold its inaugural social event, a barbeque, on March 9 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.at Kanapaha Park in Gainesville.  Junior veterinary student Timothy […]

UF CVM in the news

By • Feb 4th, 2013 • Category: February 2013, News

UF CVM in the news We’ve had lots of great coverage in the press this past month! Here are some of the highlights, in case you missed them. A story about Mocha Delight, a dog treated at UF for tetanus intoxication, was featured on Page 1-A of the Gainesville Sun with a video and photo […]

CVM student, cancer survivor speaks to peers on Feb. 15

By • Feb 4th, 2013 • Category: Features, February 2013, People

A freshman UF veterinary student who survived a rare pediatric cancer will share her story in the VAB on Feb. 15.

UF veterinarians treat, save dog with severe tetanus infection

By • Feb 4th, 2013 • Category: February 2013, News

UF veterinarians treat, save dog with severe tetanus infection By Sarah Carey Today a 6-month-old labradoodle from Tavares wrestles with her owners and runs like a normal puppy, but normal she will never be to anyone who watched her month-long struggle in intensive care at the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital, where veterinarians fought […]

Oncology group to walk in Relay for Life event

By • Feb 4th, 2013 • Category: Around the College, February 2013

Oncology group to walk in Relay for Life event Members of the UF Small Animal Hospital’s oncology service are participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event on April 12 and are hoping for a little help from their friends to boost their fundraising efforts. “As oncologists, we want to support awareness of […]

Painted canvas represents technician teamwork

By • Feb 4th, 2013 • Category: Around the College, February 2013

Painted canvas represents technician teamwork   A colorful, newly hung canvas inside of the veterinary technician locker room at the UF Small Animal Hospital reminds staff every day how their individual perspectives combine harmoniously to represent a single team and vision. “Each square in this canvas was painted by a member of our small animal […]

Staffer honored by public relations group

By • Feb 4th, 2013 • Category: February 2013, People

Staffer honored by public relations group   The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s director of public relations has earned top recognition for more than 20 years of work exemplifying the mission and standards set by the public relations profession. The Gainesville chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association recently named Sarah Carey, M.A., […]

Congressman Yoho, UF CVM graduate, honored at reception

By • Feb 4th, 2013 • Category: Features, February 2013, People

Congressman Ted Yoho, (UF CVM ’83) was honored recently at the college for his accomplishment in being elected to the 113th U.S. Congress.

Dean’s Circle members get overview of college activities

By • Feb 4th, 2013 • Category: Features, February 2013, News

Members of the Dean’s Circle of Excellence heard a presentation by Dr. Amy Stone on UF’s commitment to pet wellness care in Orlando Jan. 21.