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
Canine Total Ankle Replacement
Dr. Stanley Kim
Stanley Kim, BV.Sc., is one of only 12 veterinary surgeons worldwide — the only one in the Southeast — trained in the surgical technique.
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College News
UF to open new veterinary hospital at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center
College aims to enhance diversity recruitment efforts through mentoring program
UF researchers discover new disease fatal to gopher tortoises
Large animal medicine professor named associate dean for academic and student affairs
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.