University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine

08/28/2026

🐊 UF CVM 50th Fridays

It was an honor to welcome the UF Foundation National Board and distinguished University of Florida leaders at CVM in April for the board's spring meeting reception and to kick off our 50th Anniversary festivities 🌟

Decked out in orange, blue and all dressed up, we transformed our small animal hospital lobby and had the opportunity to showcase our beautiful hospitals and several impactful programs and initiatives: The Richard Lichter Charity for Dogs, our Open Heart Surgery Program for dogs and our Equine Performance Lab Treadmill Program.

One thing is for sure: our college's accomplishments and advancements through the past five decades would not be possible without the incredible generosity of our donors, alumni & friends! From facilities to scholarships and specialty initiatives -- thank you for your investment in our success.

📸: Tim Casey, UF Advancement

08/28/2026

⚡ Beam It Like Beckham: The Precision Game of Veterinary Radiation with Dr. Jishnu Gutti

Veterinary oncology is a specialized field in veterinary medicine centered on the diagnosis, treatment and management of cancer in animals. On this archived episode of Animal Airwaves Live, UF CVM clinical assistant professor and radiation oncology expert Dr. Jishnu Gutti discusses:

▶ The basics of radiation oncology
▶ What to expect from an oncology referral and the role advanced diagnostics play in cancer detection
▶ How veterinarians best help clients make informed decisions considering both treatment options and quality of life considerations for their fur babies

🎙📲🔊 Listen to today's archived episode from 1-2 p.m. on WUFT Media, 89.1 FM, or online now: https://podcasts.ufhealth.org/beam-it-like-beckham-the-precision-game-of-veterinary-radiation/

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

Happy 🐕‍🦺

POV: You’re a Canine Blood Donor

Emerald is a 4-year-old German Shepherd who visits our hospital every 8 weeks to donate blood for her fellow pups. Outside of her lifesaving interests, this 11/10 Good Girl also loves to run in AKC Fast CAT competitions and bring smiles as a therapy dog.

The UF Canine Blood Donor Program has a few requirements, including being a willing participant. Dogs are never forced to do any part of the process. Watch this video of Emerald’s most recent visit, and you can see how perfect she is for the job!

Learn more about our program at https://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/clinical-services/blood-bank/

Huge shoutout to Miranda True for allowing us to hang with the best pup!

08/25/2026

Pre-vet students and future Gator veterinarians, this one's for you: Redesigned DVM curriculum debuts August 2027! 📚🔽

The modernized curriculum features a reorganization of the curriculum structure through the first two years of the DVM program to reflect a systems-based, integrated approach that connects basic and clinical science to promote day-one competence of the college’s DVM candidates.

“As the veterinary profession advances, so must the education that prepares our future leaders,” Amanda House, DVM, DACVIM, associate dean for academic and student affairs, said. “This has been several years in the making. Our strategically realigned curriculum reflects the college’s commitment to academic excellence and student achievement and we’re very excited to implement it next fall.”

Learn more:📲: https://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/2026/08/24/redesigned-dvm-curriculum-debuts-august-2027/

08/19/2026

We're Hiring! Join the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital Anesthesia & Analgesia Team! 🐊💉

Are you a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) or Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia & Analgesia looking to take your career to the next level?

The University of Florida Small Animal Hospital Department of Anesthesia & Analgesia is growing, and we're looking for passionate technicians who love physiology, critical thinking, teaching, and providing exceptional anesthetic care to a diverse caseload.

At UF, you'll have the opportunity to:

- Manage anesthesia for a wide variety of specialty and referral cases.
- Work alongside board-certified anesthesiologists, residents, interns, and veterinary students.
- Be part of a collaborative academic environment that values teaching, mentorship, and lifelong learning.
- Practice at the forefront of veterinary anesthesia with advanced monitoring, regional anesthesia, and cutting-edge techniques.
- Make a meaningful impact on patient care while helping train the next generation of veterinary professionals.

In addition to an engaging and rewarding career, UF offers competitive benefits, opportunities for continuing education and professional development, and the chance to grow your skills in one of the nation's leading veterinary teaching hospitals.

Whether you're an experienced veterinary technician, anesthesia technician or a VTS looking for a rewarding academic career, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today at: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/539666/veterinary-hospital-anesthesiology-technician-iii-care

08/18/2026

Shoutout to First Coast No More Homeless Pets for hosting 20 of our amazing students this past Sunday for Sunday Spay Day! 🐾❤️ Our students gained valuable, hands-on experience providing essential spay and neuter care to cats and dogs. We’re so proud of their dedication and grateful for this incredible learning opportunity!

08/15/2026

🥜🐾🤎 Happy Retirement, Peanut! This kind, lovely golden retriever provided 15 donations during her time as a blood donor at the UF Small Animal Blood Bank ❤🩸 Some of the lives she helped save include a retriever mix with parvoviral enteritis, a bloodhound with ehrlichiosis, a chocolate Labrador with a bleeding jejunal mass, along with MANY others!

Peanut can be fearful of surfaces that move underneath her, such as our lift table where blood donors lie down to provide their donation. To help ease her worries, we transitioned to lifting her on and off the table instead of using its hydraulics to lift/lower, which made all the difference in keeping her feeling secure 🤗

Peanut’s housemate, Truffles, was recently hospitalized in our ICU due to complications after a bleeding liver mass removal. Truffles required multiple blood products to stabilize her, and one of the many benefits for our blood donors is that they are entitled to receive one unit of blood for every unit donated; this meant Peanut’s benefits covered a portion of her sister’s bill, easing some financial burden for their mom. We’re thrilled to report that Truffles is doing very well at home!

Peanut leaves some big paw prints to fill. Please visit us online to see if your dog might be a candidate for our Canine Blood Donor Program: https://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/clinical-services/support-services/blood-bank/

08/14/2026

In humans and dogs, naturally occurring bone and brain tumors are strikingly similar and all too often a brutal diagnosis. At the University of Florida, MBI researcher Dr. Elias Sayour and veterinary oncologist Dr. Rowan Milner are working with canine patients to develop treatments that may one day heal humans.

“Rowan will call me and say, ‘Look, this dog’s got an issue, and we’ve got to figure this out.’ Being co-located allows this type of work to move forward in a way that would be very hard at other centers,” Sayour said.

Learn more about their partnership and their remarkable results in the latest issue of Florida Physician magazine: bit.ly/4cetx3U