A message from our dean
A message from the college's dean, Dr. Dana Zimmel.
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September-October 2022
Professor of equine surgery honored for career achievements
Dr. David Freeman has received the American College of Veterinary Surgeons' Founders' Award for Career Achievement.
UF VETS team deploys to Fort Myers in aftermath of Hurricane Ian
The team established a field hospital in Fort Myers to provide free veterinary care to animals in need.
In the news
In the news Coverage of the UF Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service’s deployment to Fort Myers to help animals in need of care in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian appeared in the Washington Post, the Gainesville Sun, CBS4, the News-Press and WGCU. A story about…
College names new executive associate dean
Dr. Chris Adin moves into the position after serving as chair of the department of small animal clinical sciences since 2018.
Student receives scholarship from national group for commitment to accessible veterinary care
Kristen Margrave has received the Steve Marton scholarship from PetSmart Charities.
Decrease in spay-neuter surgeries during pandemic may undermine pet welfare
Decades of progress to control pet overpopulation of dogs and cats is at risk.
Veterinary surgeon’s paper top-most downloaded from national journal
The paper examined the outcomes of dogs undergoing immediate or delayed surgical treatment for gastrointestinal foreign body obstruction.
Faculty member named first ACVS fellow in minimally invasive surgery
The University of Florida is the only veterinary medical college in the world to offer four ACVS-approved fellowship opportunities.
Faculty member receives award for excellence from Provost’s Office
The Provost's Office offers the Excellence Awards for Assistant Professors to recognize junior faculty for excellence in research.
A first: Avian influenza detected in American dolphin
The dolphin was recovered at Horseshoe Beach by UF's marine animal rescue team.
