Advancing the science of companion animal health

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences provides instruction, research and service opportunities for the next generation of veterinarians.

What we offer

education

Teaching

As the college’s largest academic department, SACS faculty coordinate and teach the majority of the veterinary medical curriculum.

Students

clinical trials

Research

SACS faculty are involved in numerous clinical studies with the goal of advancing animal and human health.

Doberman

Clinical excellence

Patient Care

Among all of the public institutions ranked in the Top 10 by U.S. News and World Report. UF’s Small Animal Hospital has the third highest caseload in the United States.

Patient care

Faculty Spotlight

Canine open Heart Surgery

Katsuhiro Matsuura, DVM, PhD

Dr. Matsuura joined the college’s faculty in July 2023 as a clinical assistant professor. He brings his expertise in canine open heart surgery to UF.

Dr. Katsuhiro Matsuura

Additional News Resources

Florida Veterinarian Cover

The University of Florida

College of Veterinary Medicine Magazine

Catch up on all the latest news.

Animal Airwaves

Animal Airwaves

A daily radio series that features one-minute segments relating to animal health. Animal Airwaves-Live is a weekly show that features UFCVM faculty members sharing information about topics relating to patient care and veterinary medicine.