Many college faculty members, as well as administrators and even staff, are active in a variety of leadership programs.

Students participate in Merial Student Scholar Program   Summer research opportunities for veterinary students are expanding. With a growing need for veterinarians with research experience in academia, government jobs and industry, over the last few years there has been a strong push to provide a focused research opportunity for veterinary students across the United States. […]

Dean Lloyd receives leadership award for advocacy in diversity, inclusion   Dr. James W. Lloyd,  dean of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently honored for his leadership in advocating for diversity and inclusion within the veterinary profession. The Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association presented one of two 2013 Leadership Awards […]

Staff member joins board of national veterinary group Jo Ann Winn, alumni affairs coordinator for the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, was elected secretary for the  Association of Veterinary Advancement Professionals during the group’s annual meeting, held July 22 in conjunction with the American Veterinary Medical Association convention in Chicago. Winn will serve […]

A welcome reception hosted by the college for our new dean, Dr. Jim Lloyd on Aug. 22 was well attended.

Members of UF’s Maddie’s Shelter Medicine team provided assistance in a massive dogfighting case.

In the News A story about the UF Small Animal Hospital’s Blood Bank program appeared Aug. 25 in the Gainesville Sun and in its sister paper, the Ocala Star Banner and was later picked up by the Associated Press. The original story is here. It subsequently was referenced in a story that appeared in CBSNews […]

The First-Year Leadership Experience offers variety of social and learning opportunities for incoming veterinary students.

Hospital chief completes 2013 HERS Bryn Mawr Summer Institute   Dr. Dana N. Zimmel, chief of staff of the University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals, graduated from the HERS Bryn Mawr Summer Institute, held June 22-July 6 at Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pa. The program is one of three summer institutes offered by the educational […]