A message from the dean
A message from the college's dean, Dr. Dana Zimmel.
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September-October 2023
College researchers honored for innovations, discoveries, at recent event
The event spotlighted the wide swath of research taking place at the university and its impact.
Faculty member’s artwork noted as one of top 12 national journal covers
Dr. Elodie Huguet's oil-on-canvas painting, titled "A Toy for Two", was among 12 covers from over the past 50 years highlighted by JAVMA.
UF College of Veterinary Medicine launches open heart surgery program for dogs
Only a handful of veterinary surgery centers offer the highly specialized procedure known as mitral valve repair.
Emergency colic surgery at UF during Hurricane Idalia saves horse’s life
An 1,800-pound Irish sport horse came to UF's Large Animal Hospital the morning the hurricane swept through the region.
Faculty member included in UF’s McKnight Brain Institute’s “Women in Neuro” campaign
Dr. Sheila Carrera-Justiz has been recognized in UF's McKnight Brain Institute's "Women of Neuro" campaign.
Student receives award from national journal for manuscript
Molly Cohen received the 2023 Outstanding AJVR Student Manuscript Award for her research project.
UF researchers discover iron plays key role in immune system health
The discovery suggests that iron deficiency may contribute to the development of IBD and other immunological disorders.
In the news
In the news A story announcing the launch of a new open heart surgery program for dogs appeared in the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Smart Brief, in dvm360, the Gainesville Sun, Mainstreet Daily News, Yahoo, WUFT News, Health News Florida as well as in…
Professor honored by reptile and amphibian association
Dr. Jim Wellehan was honored for his outstanding contributions in advancing the care of reptile and amphibian medicine and conservation.
