December 2015-January 2016

Around the College First-year…

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…

Congressman to visit UF to speak to students on veterinary policy Congressman Ted Yoho 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…

In 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…

The UF College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2016. Events marking this milestone will be held throughout the year.

Soccer team unofficial mascot saved thanks to UF veterinarians, twin sisters' drive and support from the Gator Nation.

UF 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…

UF equine researchers' study of the effect of antibiotics in treatment of a medical condition common in foals is recognized by a leading veterinary journal.

UF's "Movember" team landed in the nation's top 1,000 this year.

International graduate students honored From left…

University of Florida veterinary students received fourth place overall in the 15th Annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest.

Dr. Brian DiGangi has become one of only four veterinarians to become certified in the new specialty of Shelter Medicine Practice.