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Advancing animal and human health with science and compassion.

One of 30 schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, the school graduated its first class in 1987. Although a relative newcomer among its peers, the school is consistently ranked among the top five. Each year, 88 students (60 Wisconsin residents) are admitted to the school's four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program. The school also offers advanced research and graduate training through its Comparative Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program.

10/08/2026

Each year, we play an important role in preparing for, and attending, the World Dairy Expo. School of Veterinary Medicine team members, including veterinary medical students, help to health screen all bovine attendees on arrival - a critical aspect of making this event safe and successful. Through our Dairyland Initiative, and as the only veterinary medical school in the Dairy State, we take great pride in our central role in this event. Thank you to all who helped, attended, and supported our participation.

10/07/2026

Dr. Kathryn Meurs (’86 DMV’90), a UW Vet Med alum and one of the School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association's 2025 Alumni Achievement Award recipients, has been honored with the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) Luminary Award, recognizing alumni who have served as examples for others through their accomplishments in leadership, discovery, progress, and service. Congratulations to Dr. Meurs on another well-deserved acknowledgement!

Read more about this honor and about Dr. Meurs here: https://www.uwalumni.com/news/luminary-kathryn-meurs/?elqTrackId=FD131EE0A387034C5E5E7F08D7EF0469&elqTrack=true

10/02/2026

Fill the Hill is here, it’s happening, and we’re having a flocking good time with these flamingos! When you make a gift to the School of Veterinary Medicine today, you help us create the future of veterinary medicine and positively impact communities in Wisconsin and around the world. 🦩

Fill the Hill runs until 5pm today, Oct. 2! Make your gift using this link: https://bit.ly/4hBZ3e0

10/01/2026

🦩 The flamingos are back on Bascom Hill! 🦩

At the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, we advance animal and human health with science and compassion, positively impacting communities in Wisconsin and beyond.

Your gift during Fill the Hill supports training the next generation of veterinarians and scientists, providing outstanding veterinary care to animals of all sizes, and driving groundbreaking research and discoveries. Together, we can continue to create the future of veterinary medicine. Every gift makes a difference!

Fill the Hill runs until 5pm tomorrow, Oct. 2! Make your gift at this link: https://bit.ly/4hBZ3e0

09/23/2026

Last weekend, UW Vet Med alumni came together for our annual tailgate. While the rain moved us inside for the first time, we were grateful that our recent building and expansion project gave us new indoor spaces that were enjoyed by all! The School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association (SVMAA) also recognized three outstanding graduates with 2026 Alumni Achievement Awards for their exceptional contributions to veterinary medicine, biomedical science, and the broader community. This years honorees included Drs. Mandi J. Lopez, Linda Kidd (pictured), and Kevin Snyder. Read about their achievements here: https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/uw-school-of-veterinary-medicine-alumni-association-honors-2026-distinguished-service-award-recipients/

09/17/2026

In honor of National Rehabilitation Week, we wanted to reshare the story of a very special patient — K9 Iro of the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office (pictured here with handler Deputy Blaine Evans and Dr. Courtney Arnoldy, who leads our specialized physical rehabilitation service.)

In 2023, Iro was shot in the line of duty. After receiving live-saving care, Iro began several months of physical rehabilitation at UW Veterinary Care (UWVC). Thanks to his rehab work, he completed his re-certification and was cleared to get back to the job he loves. We still see Iro around UWVC and look forward to his visits! Reread the original story of Iro's heroism here: https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/wisconsin-k9-law-enforcement/

09/11/2026

UW Vet Med is proud to work with the PEOPLE Program to offer Madison and Milwaukee area high school students early exposure to the college experience. In July, students interested in pursuing the veterinary track got the chance to stay on the UW campus and participate in interactive activities, learning about the various areas of veterinary medicine.

09/04/2026

Welcome back students! Wednesday was our first day of classes for the 2026-27 academic year. We closed out a great day with our annual Kickoff Picnic on our green roof terrace. Here's to a fantastic year ahead. On Wisconsin!

09/03/2026

Last week a group of UW Vet Med students attended the American Association of Bovine Practitioners conference with Dr. Laura Solano. The conference is a great opportunity for students to learn more about bovine animal practice.

Caroline Berge (DVMx '27) received three scholarships — the Amstutz Scholarship, the Zoetis Foundation scholarship, and the Merck Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Award. Read the release from Merck here: https://bit.ly/4zNu1bv

08/26/2026

We may be just about through the dog days of summer, but we're squeezing in one more before the fall because today is International Dog Day! Of the record number of patient visits we logged last year (32,000+), dogs made up nearly 23,000 of those. A big WOOF to all our canine companions and their owners today!

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2015 Linden Drive
Madison, WI
53706

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+16082636716

Website

http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/

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