Congratulations, Class of 2026
June 2026
This year, we proudly celebrate more than 200 new veterinarians, residency-completing specialists, and Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Ph.D. degree recipients. We also send a fond farewell to our guest commencement speaker and retiring Associate Dean of Professional Education Dr. Joie Watson.
Another Reason to Celebrate
May 2026
The community received another big surprise at the recent event celebrating the historic gift from the Weill Foundation. Philanthropists Kathy Chiao and Ken Hao announced that they are giving $75 million to the school! It was an unforgettable moment for the school to get to know all of these incredible philanthropists (and their pets). In this episode, Dean Mark Stetter interviews Kathy and Ken about what inspired them to make their gift. At the heart of it is their belief in the veterinary community, in UC Davis, and in a better world for our animals.
Having a Cow 🐄
April 2026
It’s springtime at UC Davis, and that means calving season is underway. I had the opportunity to join Dr. Bret McNabb, Director of our Large Animal Hospital, at the UC Davis Beef Barn for a firsthand look at how we train students to manage cow calving.
An Evening of Gratitude
March 2026
Every year at our Evening of Gratitude, something special happens. A student sits down across from the person who helped make their education possible—and their stories unfold. In today’s episode, you’ll meet Noah McNaughton, a student from Bakersfield who overcame significant obstacles to get to veterinary school.
All Species Imaging Center
March 2026
Dr. Ehren Mclarty, a board-certified veterinary radiologist and the chief of our Small Animal Imaging Service, provides a glimpse into the incredible capabilities that we have in the new center for diagnostics and treatment of animals large and small. The center is outfitted with the latest in advanced imaging technology. Learn more about the All Species Imaging Center.
One Historic Moment
January 2026
UC Davis announces a historic $120 million gift from the Weill Family Foundation, led by Joan and Sanford I. Weill—the largest gift ever made to veterinary medicine worldwide. In recognition, the school is now named the University of California, Davis Joan and Sanford I. Weill School of Veterinary Medicine. This historic commitment expands the school’s capacity to deliver care, discovery, and education at a scale with truly limitless impact.
The Spirit of Healing
December 2025
This year has been an important chapter for the school. The support of our larger community has ensured major advancements in our mission as we look to the future, despite the federal and state budget challenges that we face.
For this year’s holiday video, we are honoring our past, present and future. It is our people who have and will continue to make the school a place of wonder during the holidays and throughout the year.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 2025
As we gather with friends and family this Thanksgiving, I want to this 60-second tour featuring faculty, staff and students—and Walter the black Labrador—that highlights some of the incredible new spaces that are elevating animal care, teaching, and discovery at UC Davis.
Happy Halloween!
October 2025
This is one of Dean Stetter's favorite holidays. Not only because he gets to costume up, but also because our faculty, staff, and students have a lot of fun at our annual costume party. This “Thank Goodness it's Friday” (TG) event has become part of our Alumni Weekend, and including our alumni in the celebration is a bonus.
Visit us on IG to see our costume contest video and the annual Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital door decorations. Vet Med is a spirited group! 👻
Together, We Are Limitless
September 2025
Join us in this big day of celebrations as we launch a new era in veterinary medicine with the expansion of the Veterinary Medical Complex and the campaign to support it, “Limitless.”
Meet the Class of 2029
August 2025
Our White Coat Ceremony is always a joyous moment for everyone involved. Alumni speaker, first-generation graduate and student mentor Dr. Sean Gadson asks students about their future plans.
Environmental Toxins
July 2025
We go inside the lab of Dr. Pam Lien to learn more about her research. Pam’s goal is to determine how environmental pollution can influence the risk and severity of complex diseases in people and animals.
Foaling Season
June 2025
Spring is foaling season, and foals are a real delight. So we couldn’t resist when our Equine Critical Care and Neonatology team invited us to meet Ollie, a foal born prematurely and very ill. Join us as we learn about Ollie’s journey as he prepares to head home.
Congratulations Class of 2025!
May 2025
And just like that, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine class of 2025 is off to change the world! 🎓🎉 Dean Stetter caught up with our newest grads to hear what this journey meant to them and where they’re headed next.
SAVMA Symposium 2025
April 2025
UC Davis veterinary students showcased their excellence on a national stage as they hosted the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Symposium for 700 attendees from around the world.
Meet Olive, Your New Favorite Galentine
February 2025
For Heart Health Month, we take a look at our Cardiology Service and introduce you to a French bulldog patient named Olive.
An Abused Dog’s Story
January 2025
Meet Toby at the new Meadowview Foundation Dental and Oral Surgery Center. Toby was an abused doodle whose jaw was broken so badly that it healed abnormally at a perpendicular angle.
Happy Holidays from UC Davis Veterinary Medicine
December 2024
The Dean as Buddy the Elf, celebrates the people and animals of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
Happy Thanksgiving from UC Davis Veterinary Medicine
November 2024
This year, we’re celebrating the spirit of gratitude by sharing a video featuring our esteemed Alumni Award winners.
Equine Reproduction: Sperm Collection
Have you ever wondered how horses are bred without the stallion present? Dr. Pouya Dini walks us through the sperm collection process.
Equine Reproduction: Sperm Injection
Dr. Pouya Dini uses advanced techniques for horse breeding, starting with frozen semen and carefully fertilizing eggs in the lab.
What Do You Know About Bones? Part 1
Dean Stetter delves into Dr. Clare Yellowley's research on bone on formation and how it could help treat diseases like osteoporosis.
What Do You Know About Bones? Part 2
See how we are leveraging advanced technology for total hip replacements (allowing dogs to walk as soon as 24 hours after surgery) at our state-of-the-art Advanced Veterinary Surgery Center.
Saving Homeless Kittens
Dr. Karen Vernau and the student volunteers who run the Orphan Kitten Project at UC Davis help kittens go from being homeless to receiving excellent medical care and socialization until they are adopted.
Congratulations Class of 2024!
Watch as Dean Stetter interviews the Class of 2024 about their post-graduation plans.
Gold Medal-Worthy
At the Kenneth L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Dr. Heather Knych performs drug administration studies on retired sport horses to to determine how drug concentrations change over time in a horse’s system and the physiologic effects of the drugs.
Drug Testing
Dean Mark Stetter gets drug tested at The Kenneth L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Lab is part of the California Animal Health & Food Safety Lab System. Does he pass?
Johnny Cash: Pug in Black
Johnny Cash was attacked by another dog and was nearly euthanized. He received a treatment that was pioneered at UC Davis more than 10 years ago by professors and oral surgeons Drs. Frank Verstraete and Boaz Arzi: using bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) to regrow missing jawbone.
Visit the California Raptor Center
A rescued Swainson’s hawk had a broken leg surgically repaired and was rehabilitated at the California Raptor Center.
Poop Week
About the 💩 Series
This gut-busting video series explores the fascinating science behind feces. This special week is dedicated to all things fecal. From matching feces to species to solving crimes with doggy doo, we're stepping in it all week.
