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A message from our dean

Greetings!

This has been an unusual and unsettling past month at the college in some respects, as well as for many of our Florida stakeholders. The challenges posed by both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton in such a short time span have tested all of us in different ways, and I want to share some of my reflections regarding the ways in which everyone in our college community has responded.

Most importantly, it was deeply gratifying to observe the unwavering commitment shown by our faculty and staff to helping our animal patients, our hospital clients, and each other navigate these back-to-back storms, ensuring that our college and hospital operations continued seamlessly. That commitment is part of our college community’s collective DNA, and these recent weather events were simply the latest reminder of the passion that drives us, not only to be better as an institution, but to offer real-time help and assistance wherever it is most needed to our constituents.

Groundbreaking canine cancer case highlights precision medicine at UF

UF veterinary oncologists treat a rare, aggressive tumor for the first time in a living dog, extending his life with precision medicine.

UF canine open heart surgery program marks first year

Over 40 dogs have received the surgery since the program launched in August 2023.

College administrator chairs academic affairs committee for national group

Dr. Amanda House has served UF as associate dean for academic and student affairs since 2021.

Former UF faculty surgeon recognized for fellowship achievement

Dr. Jose Carvajal is first veterinary surgeon to be officially recognized as a Fellow in Joint Replacement Surgery by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Baxter the goat: A tale of urinary stones and second chances

Urinary stones are one of the most common medical emergencies in male goats, and it’s essential to act fast to save their lives.

Dr. Adesola Odunayo gave the keynote address at the 2024 Fetch dvm360 Conference with her session, “From Chaos to Calm: Mastering Emergency Medicine Excellence." Her address was covered in dvm360.
The UF College of Veterinary Medicine's open heart surgery program for dogs was a spotlight feature in the Journal of the American Veterinary Association.
The UF College of Veterinary Medicine's efforts to reimagine its research enterprise are highlighted as a spotlight feature in the American Journal of Veterinary Research.
Dr. Larry Garcia was quoted in The Huffington Post in an article that focused on keeping pets calm while evacuating or sheltering during a hurricane.
A story about how UF Small Animal Hospital oncologists cared for a French bulldog found to have a rare and aggressive cancer never previously treated in a living dog and what they learned from the experience was covered by UPI News, MSN, the North Star Monthly, Paulding Progress, the San Francisco Examiner, and was the top story in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association's SmartBrief newsletter.
A story about the anniversary of the college's open heart surgery program for dogs was covered by Fox35 News, the Alachua County Chronicle and MSN.com.