April 2013

Students and residents win awards for research From left to right are Dr. Jim Wellehan, Dr. Chris Sanchez, Dr. Maureen Long, Kelly McGowan, Gina Zambrano and…

Open House coming up on April 13 Dr. Kim Wirth,…

What goes around (the world) comes around: Thanks triends, supporters, World Guy Erik Bendl's dog got needed surgery at UF.

A retired veterinary medicine professor has donated $1 million to UF for student scholarships.

UF veterinary students honored with scholarships Several University of Florida veterinary students were among those honored recently with scholarships from Zoetis and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. The scholarship recipients were named during the 42nd annual 2013 Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) symposium in Baton Rouge. A total of …

CVM in the news UF veterinary student, cancer survivor: A story about freshman UF veterinary student Casey Siljestrom’s experience as a survivor of a rare form of cancer appeared in the Gainesville Sun on March 26. For canine crusader, knee surgery makes a world of difference: Several stories relating…

Faculty acknowledged for research accomplishments Three college faculty members were acknowledged for their research accomplishments during Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day on March 15. The winners were chosen from nominations selected from a pool of names suggested by faculty colleagues. And the winners were:…

Surgery resident honored at national meeting Dr. Laura Cuddy Dr. Laura Cuddy, a third-year small animal surgery resident, has been honored by a leading professional association for her achievements in the clinical, educational and scholarly arenas. The American Association of Veterinary Clinicians presented Cuddy with its Resident Award, which is…

Graduate students honored for research efforts Five of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine’s top graduate students were honored March 15 for their research accomplishments during Phil Zeta Research Emphasis Day. The five graduate student recipients were selected on the basis of nomination letters from college faculty, along with curriculum…

Several employees of the college recently were honored with Superior Accomplishment Awards.

Thirty years ago last month, two emeritus professors put the UF CVM on the global scientific map.

Free service dog eye and heart exams to be held May 10   The University of Florida’s Small Animal Hospital will offer free screening eye and heart examinations to service dogs May 10 as a part of the fourth annual ACVO National Service Dog Eye Exam event. Service dog…