Archive for 2015



New skills laboratory, research space expansion well underway

By • Feb 21st, 2015 • Category: Around the College, February 2015

Construction underway at the college will offer needed space to accommodate growing programs.

Service dog eye, heart screening day is May 8

By • Feb 20th, 2015 • Category: Around the College, February 2015

Service dog eye, heart screening day is May 8 The University of Florida’s Small Animal Hospital will offer free screening eye and heart examinations to service animals May 8 as a part of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists’ National Service Dog Eye Exam event. Service animals typically include guide dogs, disability assistance dogs, detection […]

Young heart transplant recipient visits the UFCVM

By • Feb 19th, 2015 • Category: Features, February 2015, People

A heart transplant recipient who dreams of becoming a veterinarian one day visited the UFCVM on Jan. 23.

Student wins national business aptitude award

By • Feb 19th, 2015 • Category: February 2015, People

UF veterinary student Geoff Landau won a national competition based on business aptitude.

New pet loss support group formed

By • Feb 19th, 2015 • Category: Around the College, February 2015

New pet loss support group formed A pet loss support group is now meeting on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the UF Small Animal Hospital. The group sessions, which began on Feb. 17, are being held in the “quiet room” space near the dermatology examination rooms. The sessions are open to clients […]

2015 Superior Accomplishment Award winners named

By • Feb 19th, 2015 • Category: February 2015, News

2015 Superior Accomplishment Award winners named Fifteen employees of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine have received 2015 Superior Accomplishment Awards in the UF Health Science Center’s Division 5 category, which includes all six UF health-related colleges. Each winner will receive a cash award of $200, a framed certificate and a commemorative coffee […]