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
BSAVA 2022 Dunkin Award
Dr. Wendy Mandese
Dr. Wendy Mandese, a clinical assistant professor in the department of small animal clinical sciences, has received the 2022 Dunkin Award from the British Small Animal Veterinary Association in recognition of an article she published in 2021 in the Journal of Small Animal Practice.
College News
UF veterinary students gain shelter medicine skills through clerkship
Dog treated successfully for botulism at UF
College appoints two associate deans to lead clinical operations
UF Small Animal Hospital to offer free eye, heart screenings for service animals
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.