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.
clinical trials
Research
SACS faculty are involved in numerous clinical studies with the goal of advancing animal and human health.
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.
Faculty Spotlight
Small Animal Surgery service
Dr. Alex Fox-Alvarez
Dr. Alex Fox-Alvarez, an assistant professor of small animal surgery at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, has a reputation for taking innovative approaches to teaching.
College News
Virtual commencement offers echos of tradition in unique format to honor new D.V.M. graduates
College to honor Class of 2020 in virtual commencement ceremony
Congratulations to our Spring M.S. and Ph.D. recipients
UF veterinary college faculty thank coworkers, support local businesses by donating lunches
Additional News Resources
The University of Florida
College of Veterinary Medicine Magazine
Catch up on all the latest news.
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.