College’s annual Open House to be held April 6
Mark your calendars: The UF College of Veterinary Medicine will host its popular open house event this year on April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., promising a full day of educational demonstrations, tours and much more for people of all ages.
This free event, to be held at the college, 2015 SW 16th Ave., Gainesville, is organized by third-year UF veterinary students with support from the college and various sponsors. Snacks and College of Veterinary Medicine merchandise will be available for purchase, with the proceeds benefiting UF veterinary students.
Numerous educational exhibits will take place throughout the day and activities are still being finalized. Many of the talks and demonstrations will highlight various techniques used by UF veterinarians to treat animals. Pre-veterinary school advisory sessions will be held at different times throughout the day.
There will be a food truck rally featuring local eateries, games and souvenirs. Children can also bring their torn stuffed animals for repair at a teddy bear clinic.
Visit https://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/openhouse/ for more information as it becomes available.
January-February 2024
Longtime CVM employees honored for service
Four longtime CVM employees were honored for their years of service to the university during a ceremony held Feb. 1.
Meet Dr. Robin Bell of UF Equine Hospital at World Equestrian Center
An interview with Dr. Robin Bell, a specialist in equine surgery, rehabilitation and sports medicine, who came from Australia to join the UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center.
College welcomes new faculty, administrators
We’re pleased to welcome several new faculty members to the college and congratulate others who were promoted within or hired into administration.
College’s annual Open House to be held April 6
The college’s popular Open House, a longtime spring tradition in the Gainesville community, will be held April 6 this year.
Professor’s paper named “Editor’s Choice” in journal
Dr. Klibs Galvão’s article relating to metritis in dairy cows appeared in December in the Journal of Dairy Science.
Statue honoring “Honey” and all service dogs unveiled outside UF Small Animal Hospital
Honey was a certified medical service dog who had been a patient at UF’s Small Animal Hospital. She provided lifesaving support to her now-deceased owner, a veteran, for many years.
UF Marine Animal Rescue team leads training session for students
Members of the student Aquatic Animal Health club received training from UF’s Marine Animal Rescue team to show how the group responds to rescues of dolphins, manatees and sea turtles.
UF students are first in Veterinary Scholars Program to conduct field work abroad
Only UF’s Denae Witte and Nicole Perry had the opportunity to travel internationally to do fieldwork in Africa, where they assisted with research and monitoring of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
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- Longtime CVM employees honored for service
- Meet Dr. Robin Bell of UF Equine Hospital at World Equestrian Center
- Professor’s paper named “Editor’s Choice” in journal
- UF students are first in Veterinary Scholars Program to conduct field work abroad
