Archive for 2014



Conway named Director of Veterinary Medical Admissions

By • Feb 12th, 2014 • Category: February 2014, People

Conway named Director of Veterinary Medical Admissions   Dr. Julia A. (Golden) Conway has been named Veterinary Medical Admissions Director at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Conway’s appointment was effective in November. In her new role, Conway will provide key assistance to the college’s associate dean for students and instruction, Dr. Pam […]

Veterinary oncologist captures personal, professional journey in new book

By • Feb 12th, 2014 • Category: Features, February 2014, People

Dr. Sarah Boston penned a memoir of her personal and professional experience with cancer in an upcoming book from House of Anansi Press.

UF researchers develop new screening test for fatal snake disease

By • Feb 12th, 2014 • Category: February 2014, News

UF researchers develop new screening test for fatal snake disease By Sarah Carey University of Florida researchers have developed a simple immune-based screening test to identify the presence of a debilitating and usually fatal disease that strikes boas and pythons in captivity as well as those sold to the pet trade worldwide. Known as Inclusion […]

Emeritus professor named lifetime member of association

By • Feb 12th, 2014 • Category: March 2014, People

Emeritus professor named lifetime member of association Dr. Elliott Jacobson, a professor emeritus of zoological medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, recently was named a lifetime member of the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians. This designation is awarded to those “who have made an exceptional contribution to reptilian and amphibian […]

UF offers new master’s program in veterinary forensic sciences

By • Feb 12th, 2014 • Category: Around the College, February 2014

UF offers new master’s program in veterinary forensic sciences Recognizing the need for continued education in the field of veterinary forensic sciences, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the University of Florida’s Maples Center for Forensic Medicine have announced a new graduate program that will give students the opportunity to […]

One Health initiative highlights interspecies collaborations

By • Feb 12th, 2014 • Category: Features, February 2014, News

One Health initiative UF CVM plays key role in highlights inter-species collaborations,

Shelter medicine faculty member named to state board

By • Feb 12th, 2014 • Category: February 2014, People

 Shelter medicine faculty member named to state board Dr. Terry Spencer, a clinical assistant professor of shelter medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has been appointed by Governor Rick Scott to serve on the state’s Board of Veterinary Medicine. Spencer heads the distance education component of UF’s Maddie’s Shelter Medicine program. […]

Strategic plan update

By • Feb 12th, 2014 • Category: Around the College, Features, February 2014

Curious where we are in the process of college-wide strategic planning? Dean Lloyd offers an update.

In the news

By • Feb 12th, 2014 • Category: February 2014, News

In the news   A story about UF researchers developing a new blood test for a devastating disease of boas and pythons featuring Dr. Elliott Jacobson and former UFCVM graduate student Rita Chang appeared in Science Daily, the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Animal Health Brief, in Veterinary Practice News and in Laboratory Equipment as well as in Digital Journal and […]

Around the College

By • Feb 12th, 2014 • Category: Around the College, February 2014

Around the College January has come and gone, with another successful North American Veterinary Conference alumni reception behind us, along with the Polar vortex. February may be a short month, but it’s been full of activity, and here are just a few acknowledgements.

Dean’s Circle of Excellence luncheon

By • Feb 12th, 2014 • Category: Around the College, February 2014

Dean’s Circle of Excellence luncheon Members of the Dean’s Circle of Excellence gathered for the group’s third annual luncheon, held Jan. 20 in Orlando at the North American Veterinary Conference. It’s an opportunity for the college dean to present updates to the group regarding college activities, including how their donations are being put to work […]

Young heart patient gets surprise feline visitor

By • Feb 12th, 2014 • Category: Features, February 2014, News

Inside a toy-packed hospital room, a wish came true Feb. 1 for a young cardiac patient at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital.