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Ranked No. 6 in The U.S.
U.S. News & World Report’s No. 6 veterinary medicine college in the nation, featuring the only teaching hospital in the state of Florida. We educate and train veterinary leaders of the future and provide leading-edge care at UF’s Veterinary Hospitals, while our trailblazing programs in biomedical research advance the science of animal, human and environmental health.
Moments Matter: Leaving a legacy
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Highlighting Our Accomplishments
Insights into the pioneering work being conducted at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine as the college looks ahead to its 50th Anniversary in Fall 2026.
Recent news & Mentions
College facts
# 6 The college is ranked #6 among veterinary colleges nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.
# 1 Our UF Small Animal Hospital caseload is the largest among academic veterinary hospitals in the U.S.
# 2 Forbes ranks the University of Florida as the No. 2 public university in the nation.
Education
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DVM Admissions
We seek students who possess the academic capability to manage a rigorous science-based curriculum, while also demonstrating strong interpersonal and teamwork related communication skills.
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DVM Students
From first-year orientation and leadership experience to commencement and everything in between, our faculty and staff offer UF College of Veterinary Medicine students a wide range of support through a variety of activities and services.
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Graduate Studies
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies coordinates training programs for graduate degree-seeking students (PhD, MS) and for those seeking graduate degrees in combination with professional or residency programs. We also offer non-traditional (online) programs, including degrees and certificates in select areas.
Research
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Leading discovery through innovation and faculty expertise
Our goal is to be a global leader in biomedical research to advance animal, human and environmental health.
In the spotlight: Young goat survives rare bone infection thanks to treatment at UF
Patient care
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Small Animal Hospital
The UF Small Animal Hospital is the leading referral facility for patients throughout Florida and the Southeast. We are committed to offering the best-possible treatment for your pet via a wide range of expertise in many specialties.
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Large Animal Hospital
The UF Large Animal Hospital provides advanced diagnostics and veterinary care to horses, cattle, alpacas, llamas, goats, pigs, and other large farm or food animals. We also offer emergency and extended care services.
WEC in OCALA
The UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC
The UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center provides leading-edge patient care in a 40,000 square-foot hospital facility located in Ocala, Florida. Veterinarians from the University of Florida offer world-class veterinary care and advanced diagnostics and treatment for horses, dogs and cats.
In the Spotlight: UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center
Quick LInks
Students
- DVM Admissions
- Graduate Studies
- Aquatic Animal Health
- Veterinary Graduate Student Association
- Shelter Medicine
- Operation Catnip
Animal Owners
- Emergencies
- Emergencies-Ocala
- Small Animal Hospital
- Large Animal Hospital
- World Equestrian Center-Ocala
- Extension/Outreach
- Clinical Trials
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College Publications
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Veterinary Page
A newsletter for faculty, staff and students of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Florida Veterinarian
A magazine for alumni, faculty and friends of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.