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
2022 Distinguished service award
Dr. Daniel Lewis
Dan Lewis, D.V.M., a veterinary orthopaedic surgery specialist, received the Distinguished Service Award.
2022 Special Service Award
Dr. Erin Porter
Erin Porter, D.V.M., a veterinary radiology specialist, won the Special Service Award.
College News
Decrease in spay-neuter surgeries during pandemic may undermine pet welfare
A first: Avian influenza detected in American dolphin
At UF, caseload and approach set us apart
Great challenges, great minds meet at UFCVM
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.