First online shelter medicine master’s degree student graduates This year’s fall-term graduate program degree recipients included the first individual to complete a master’s degree completely online with a shelter medicine concentration. Dr. Ken Sieranski walked in the University of Florida commencement ceremony on Dec. 19, receiving his degree along with other traditional master’s and Ph.D. […]
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First online shelter medicine master’s degree student graduates
By Sarah Carey • Jan 8th, 2016 • Category: Around the College, December 2015-January 2016Congressman to visit UF to speak to students on veterinary policy
By Sarah Carey • Jan 7th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, PeopleCongressman to visit UF to speak to students on veterinary policy Congressman Ted Yoho will be visiting the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, his alma mater, on Jan. 28 to address students on the topic of veterinary policy. The event will begin with refreshments at 5:30 p.m. in the college’s new auditorium, with the actual […]
In the news
By Sarah Carey • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, NewsIn the news A story about two soccer sisters who drew on support from members of the Gator Nation to raise funds to save their dog, who was treated at UF’s Small Animal Hospital, appeared in broadcasts by WCJB-TV 20 news, and in WUFT-Channel 5 News, as well as in the Gainesville Sun and in […]
College celebrates 40th Anniversary in 2016
By Sarah Carey • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, Features, NewsThe UF College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2016. Events marking this milestone will be held throughout the year.
Soccer twins’ drive, UF veterinarians save dog
By Sarah Carey • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, Features, NewsSoccer team unofficial mascot saved thanks to UF veterinarians, twin sisters’ drive and support from the Gator Nation.
UF VBMA plans spring business conference
By Sarah Carey • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, NewsUF VBMA plans spring business conference The University of Florida Veterinary Business Management Association will host its fourth annual all-day business conference at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine on March 5, 2016. The event will offer continuing education aimed at building and enhancing practice management within the veterinary profession. Attendees will receive five free […]
Article by UF equine researchers lauded by journal
By Sarah Carey • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, FeaturesUF equine researchers’ study of the effect of antibiotics in treatment of a medical condition common in foals is recognized by a leading veterinary journal.
Movember contest raises awareness of testicular cancer
By Sarah Carey • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: Around the College, December 2015-January 2016UF’s “Movember” team landed in the nation’s top 1,000 this year.
International graduate students honored
By Sarah Carey • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, PeopleInternational graduate students honored Five outstanding international graduate students from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine were honored for their scholarly achievements on Nov. 17 during the UF International Center’s annual academic awards ceremony. The students received certificates in recognition of their scholarship accomplishments. Veterinary medical college graduate students receiving certificates included Shigeharu […]
Students win fourth place in animal welfare contest
By Sarah Carey • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, Features, PeopleUniversity of Florida veterinary students received fourth place overall in the 15th Annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest.
Faculty member now board-certified in new shelter medicine specialty
By Sarah Carey • Jan 5th, 2016 • Category: December 2015-January 2016, Features, PeopleDr. Brian DiGangi has become one of only four veterinarians to become certified in the new specialty of Shelter Medicine Practice.