New collaboration between UF,
Miami-Dade shelter will help
homeless animals

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Fourth-year UF veterinary student Tamara Downs, left, performed an externship at the Miami-Dade County shelter this summer. She is shown here with Dr. Casey Miller (’16), who is now employed at the shelter. (Photo courtesy of Tamara Downs)

July-August 2016

Dr. Heather Walden

Parasitologist receives Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award

A parasitologist has received the college’s 2016 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award.

Dr. Dan Lewis

Veterinary surgeon receives professorship

A professor of small animal surgery has received a UF Research Foundation professorship.

Dr. Ignatio Aguirre

Assistant professor honored for excellence in research

A college faculty member has received a 2016 Excellence Award for Assistant Professors.

Dr. Nancy Denslow

Professor receives key award from national toxicology group

Dr. Nancy Denslow has received a key award from an international environmental toxicology group.

New college/FVMA partnership offers unique training opportunities

The Charlie Bild Visiting Practitioner program returns in new collaboration between the college and Florida Veterinary Medical Association.

Student receives Morris Animal Foundation scholarship

A UF veterinary medical student has received a 2016 Morris Animal Foundation scholarship.