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Community, Service and Unbreakable Bonds: K9 Law Enforcement Dogs Protect Wisconsin Citizens and Officers
“You saved dad, and we have to save you.” These chilling words were captured by the body camera of Deputy Blaine Evans, Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office, just moments after his K9 partner Iro, …
Two Honored With UW School of Veterinary Medicine 2024 Alumni Awards
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) Alumni Association has recognized two graduates with 2024 alumni awards for achievements in advancing the veterinary medical profession, animal and human health, and humanity. The UW …
Educational Excellence, Innovation and Expanded Facilities Highlight Markel’s 12-year Tenure as Dean
2024 New Residents and Interns Join UW Veterinary Care, School of Veterinary Medicine
Each year, the UW School of Veterinary Medicine and UW Veterinary Care welcome a new group of interns and residents — graduate veterinarians who come here to learn from our exceptional specialists while providing top-notch …
Training Future Veterinarians & Biomedical Researchers
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
The school offers a four-year professional program leading to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, which offers graduates career opportunities within private practice, academics, research, industry, government services, and more.
MS/PhD Graduate Program
The UW School of Veterinary Medicine’s Comparative Biomedical Sciences graduate program provides a path to an M.S. or Ph.D. degree through exceptional graduate research training in core areas of animal and human health.
2.5 MStudent aid awarded in 2022-23
38.4 MTotal research and extramural awards (2022-23)
28.9 KTotal patient visits seen at the UW Veterinary Care teaching hospital (2022-23)
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation.
One of the School of Veterinary Medicine’s fundamental principles is to foster a welcoming and inclusive community that is infused with high ethical standards, professionalism, and compassion. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
Vet Med Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources Creating community on campus
Saving Lives & Serving Wisconsin
In our endeavors to improve both animal and human lives, our discoveries have advanced cancer treatments; created new ways to fight the flu; and we’re a world leader when it comes to figuring out what keeps cows healthy and happy.
