About UF Veterinary Hospitals
Our Patients Each year, we provide exceptional treatment to more than 65,000 animals across our various locations, including specialized care at our main hospitals in Gainesville, as well as our Pet Emergency Treatment Services and the UF Veterinary Hospital at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.
Our Caseload With one of the highest caseloads among academic veterinary hospitals nationwide, veterinarians throughout the Southeast rely on us to provide top-quality care for their patients.
Our Research Our groundbreaking clinical trials in areas like cancer, allergies, and heart disease not only advance animal health, but also contribute vital data to human medical research.
UF Veterinary Hospitals
UF Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal Hospital
Offering medical and surgical care for dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets. Sophisticated diagnostic imaging capabilities and cutting-edge technologies assist our clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of difficult and complex diseases in your pet.
UF Veterinary Hospital
Large Animal Hospital
Located at the main campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville, the Large Animal Hospital, built in 1994, provides advanced diagnostics and veterinary care to horses, cattle, alpacas, llamas, goats, pigs, and other large farm or food animals.
After-Hours Emergency care
Pet Emergency Treatment Services
Offering care by our emergency and critical care specialists after hours, weekends and holidays to pets in need of immediate care in the Marion County area.
UF Veterinary Hospital
The UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC
Providing leading-edge patient care in a 40,000 square-foot hospital facility located in Ocala, Florida, at the World Equestrian Center. Veterinarians from the University of Florida offer world-class veterinary care and advanced diagnostics and treatment for horses, dogs and cats.
Patient Care
Success Stories
Young ram back on his feet after spinal injury following months of care at UF
The ram, a member of the UF-IFAS sheep unit, sustained spinal injuries after an altercation with another ram in early December.
Emergency colic surgery at UF during hurricane saves horse’s life
When the 1,800-pound Irish Sport Horse arrived at UF’s Large Animal Hospital, a large team of veterinarians and technicians were ready.
Alligator patient diagnosed with ear infection
This alligator, owned by the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, came to the UF Veterinary Hospital for a full diagnostic work-up on July 25.
Young goat survives rare bone infection thanks to treatment at UF
Daisy Mae received a combination of antibiotic and extensive physical therapy over six-and-a-half weeks.
