Around the college
This year’s Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Day was a big success, with more than 300 registered veterinary practitioners, including large and small animal veterinarians from all over Florida and beyond. UFCVM speakers provided four hours of free CE to the registrants and much more. Lynn Varner, of our referral office, stands at left with Dean Jim Lloyd and Drs. Kimberly Hall de Vries and Beth Weldon, winners of our sponsor bingo. (Photo by Brittany Caldwell)
Shonté Bishop, D.V.M., a new graduate from the Class of 2018, shares a special moment with her father after college commencement exercises on May 26. More photos from commencement can be found on the college’s Facebook page in the photo albums section. (Photo by Mindy Miller)
May-June 2018
UF VETS rescues blind mare from sinkhole
A blind, pregnant mare was rescued from a sinkhole, thanks to the UF Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service.
UF veterinarians share expertise remotely at Syrian poultry conference
Unable to travel to Syria, two UF faculty members found a way to share information about poultry diseases remotely with farmers from the war-torn country.
Unique program at UF hones veterinary students’ business acumen
A unique program at the UFCVM helps veterinary students hone their business skills.
Hospital employee honored by UF Health for patient care, safety efforts
A UF Small Animal Hospital veterinary technician manager received a “Quality Hero” award for her efforts to advance patient safety.
College names 2018 Distinguished Award Winners
Veterinary practitioners and educators were among those honored as 2018 Distinguished Award winners.
Top CVM research highlighted at Phi Zeta Day
Research achievement in various categories was honored during this year’s Phi Zeta Day activities.
Physiological sciences chair named UF Research Professor
Dr. Paul Cooke has received a UF Research Foundation professorship.
Miniature horse thriving after rare surgery at UF Large Animal Hospital
Thanks to rare surgery performed at UF’s Large Animal Hospital, a miniature horse named Rico has returned to his normal routines.
Surgery resident honored by national group
Dr. Alex Alvarez received the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians’ 2018 Resident Award.
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- Hospital employee honored by UF Health for patient care, safety efforts
- Physiological sciences chair named UF Research Professor
- Surgery resident honored by national group
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- UF veterinarians share expertise remotely at Syrian poultry conference
- Unique program at UF hones veterinary students’ business acumen
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- Miniature horse thriving after rare surgery at UF Large Animal Hospital
