News & Events

Support UC Davis on Giving Tuesday

• November 28, 2023

• News & Events

Celebrated this year on November 28, Giving Tuesday is the global movement that reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and radical generosity. We hope you'll consider donating to our people and programs—your contribution goes toward supporting the animals and ecosystems that we cherish and rely on for our shared health.

Evening of Gratitude

• by Carolyn Sawai
• November 16, 2023

• News & Events

The school celebrated its annual Evening of Gratitude on November 8—honoring our dedicated benefactors and extraordinary students pursuing their dreams of becoming veterinarians.

Dr. Michael Kent Wins National Radiology Award

• by Rob Warren
• November 08, 2023

• News & Events

Dr. Michael Kent received the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) 2023 Distinguished Service Award, presented recently at the annual ACVR conference held in New Orleans.

The California Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) lab in Tulare reopens

• by Erin Kelley
• November 01, 2023

• News & Events
• Food & Agriculture

The California Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) lab in Tulare has resumed their necropsy services in the nearby Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center (VMTRC).

John Pascoe Honored with the Vice Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award from the University of Queensland

• by Trina J Wood
• October 31, 2023

• News & Events

Professor John Pascoe was recently honored with the Vice Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award from the University of Queensland.

2023 Fall Faculty Awards and Reception

• by Trina J Wood
• October 31, 2023

• News & Events

During the annual Fall Faculty Reception, the school honored faculty members with awards for excellence in teaching and research, along with others honored for their service.

Julie Dechant Recognized With the 2023 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award

• by Trina J Wood
• October 31, 2023

• News & Events

Dr. Julie Dechant was recognized with the 2023 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award for excellence in teaching in the classroom and the clinic. 

Hugues Beaufrere Honored With the School’s 2023 SVM Innovation in Teaching Award

• by Trina J Wood
• October 31, 2023

• News & Events

Dr. Hugues Beaufrere, associate professor in the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, was recognized with the school’s 2023 SVM Innovation in Teaching Award.

Heather Knych Recognized With the School’s 2023 Faculty Distinguished Teaching Award

• by Trina J Wood
• October 31, 2023

• News & Events

Dr. Heather Knych was recognized with the school’s 2023 Faculty Distinguished Teaching Award for excellence in teaching pharmacology at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

Lynelle Johnson Honored With the 2023 Boehringer-Ingelheim Research Mentoring Award

• by Trina J Wood
• October 31, 2023

• News & Events

Dr. Lynelle Johnson, professor in the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, was honored with the 2023 Boehringer-Ingelheim Research Mentoring Award.

As Featured in Comstock's

• October 31, 2023

• News & Events

A special Comstocks Magazine supplement highlighting the school’s rich heritage and bright future as a leader in veterinary medicine. Featured stories: 75 Years of Excellence, Transforming the Future, Innovative Care, Our Philanthropic Supporters, Local Impact and more!

Stephen McSorley Honored with Zoetis Research Award

• by Trina J Wood
• October 31, 2023

• News & Events
• Research

Dr. Stephen McSorley, professor in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Cell Biology, was honored with the 2023 Zoetis Award for Research Excellence

Dentistry Team Receives National Awards

• by Rob Warren
• October 31, 2023

• News & Events
• Small Animal

Faculty and residents from the Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service received several awards and certificates at the Veterinary Dental Forum.

UC Davis Named Among Top 100 Universities for Hispanic and Latino Students

• by Julia Ann Easley, UC Davis News
• October 19, 2023

• News & Events

UC Davis, which is pursuing designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, or HSI, has been recognized as a top 100 university for Hispanic and Latino students in annual lists compiled by the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine.

Oncology Residents Win National Research Awards

• by Rob Warren
• October 16, 2023

• News & Events
• Small Animal

Two oncology residents won research awards at the 2023 Veterinary Cancer Society annual conference, held recently in Reno.