The University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine is the state’s only veterinary medical college. Employees and staff are committed to advancing the health and welfare of animals, humans, and the veterinary medical profession through world-class education, innovative research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. Following the graduation of its first class in 1980, the college has built on the university’s reputation for excellence. Today we claim approximately 3,600 graduates of our professional (DVM) degree program. Visit our Office for Academic and Student Affairs for more information about the DVM program at the University of Florida. Our veterinary medical alumni are active throughout Florida, the United States, and overseas in areas ranging from in-depth scientific research to traditional small and large animal practice, zoological and aquatic medicine, public health, epidemiology, and the military. For more information about alumni events and activities, visit the Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs web page. We pride ourselves in our commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. More than 900 individuals have completed either master of science (MS) or doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Veterinary Medical Sciences through our graduate studies program. These individuals are working in academia, in the biomedical sciences, in government, and in the industry to advance animal, human and environmental health.