Alligator patient diagnosed with ear infection

Brooke, the alligator, during visit to UFCVM for diagnostics.

Brooke, an alligator from St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, came to UF on July 25 for a full diagnostic work-up to determine the possible cause of an abnormal behavior he was exhibiting. He was diagnosed with an ear infection. (Photo by Sarah Carey)

July-August 2023

A message from our dean

A message from the college’s dean, Dr. Dana Zimmel.

Faculty member honored with 2023 Excellence Award for Assistant Professors

The award is a campus-wide achievement and top honor for junior faculty.

Lorenzo, a sheepdog/standard poodle mix, with his owner, Jodey Eliseo, and a member of his care team.

Event reunites formerly critically ill patients with UF veterinary teams involved in their recovery

About a dozen dogs that survived critical illness after treatment at UF were reunited with their care teams during a Celebration of Life event held Aug. 12.

Emergency specialist faculty member receives inaugural Michael Schaer Professorship

The professorship provides perpetual support for a clinical faculty member associated with the department of small animal clinical sciences who works with the UF Small Animal Hospital’s emergency and critical care service.