Advancing the Science of Companion Animal Health
The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (SACS) 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 5 by U.S. News and World Report. UF’s Small Animal Hospital has the highest caseload in the United States.
Faculty Spotlight
A bone to pick with Cancer
Breakthroughs at UF
Dr. Rowan Milner saw a chance to change dismal outcomes.
College News
The first two years of the DVM curriculum have been enhanced to further strengthen learning outcomes & support student success from day one.
Adin, CVM’s executive associate dean and a renowned small animal surgeon, clinician-scientist and educator, will transition to the deanship Sept. 4.
CVM alum Dr. Scott Terrell, DVM Class of 1997, was named Vice President, Animals, Science & Environment for Disney Experiences.
Thanks to a partnership between Drs. Milner & Sayour, a dog/human glioblastoma trial is advancing to a human trial for children with brain cancer.
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.