New vehicle donated to UF
offers new capabilities for
UF VETS disaster response team

Dr. Cynthia Ast, director of veterinary quality at Banfield, Dr. Larry Garcia, medical director, UF VETS, and Brandi Phillips, technical rescue branch director, UF VETS medical team volunteer, pose with the 44-foot emergency response vehicle donated to UF by the Banfield Foundation and PetSmart Charities. (Photo by Rick Wilson/AP Images for Banfield Foundation)
May-June 2019

Bring it on: UF VETS team rolls out new 44-foot disaster response vehicle
The UF VETS disaster response team has a new 44-foot vehicle, funded through a grant from the Banfield Foundation and PetSmart Charities.

Nearly 70 dogs receive free eye and heart screenings at UF as part of national event
Nearly 70 dogs received free eye and heart screenings at UF’s Small Animal Hospital May 3 as part of a national event sponsored by ACVO-StokesRx.

College announces 2019 Distinguished Award winners
The college honored its 2019 Distinguished Award winners during commencement at UF’s Phillips Center on May 25.

CVM students chosen for European exchange program
Two UF veterinary students will have research projects in Europe this summer through the Boehringer Ingleheim Veterinary Scholars Program.

Phi Zeta Day highlights best in science at UFCVM
Phi Zeta Research Day activities showcased a variety of scientific projects.

Longtime former faculty member, bovine specialist, Dr. Ken Braun, passes away
Dr. Ken Braun, a food animal medicine specialist and former CVM administrator, has passed away.

National search underway for new UFCVM dean
A national search is underway for the UFCVM’s next dean.