UGA VETMED
Going Beyond the Expected
Our Mission
At the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, we heed the call to go above and beyond for people and animals. Our core mission is to train the future generation of veterinarians and bring world-class education to passionate students.
But we push beyond the expected scope of a college of veterinary medicine -we managed COVID testing for South Georgia, support our students with a network of relentless care and more. When we see an opportunity for our research, educators, facilities and technology to be activated, you know UGA VetMed will be there.
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Latest News
The Summer 2026 Issue of The Aesculapian – Out Now
The Summer 2026 issue of The Aesculapian, the magazine of the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine, is now available in print and online.
Veterinary medicine joins AGL, bringing a new perspective to agricultural leadership
International experience in Italy highlights connections among agriculture and animal health In Italy, the lessons were everywhere. They were in the olive and apple orchards, where agriculture and tradition intersected. They were in the vineyards of the Prosecco Hills and family-owned wineries in Tuscany. They were in an equestrian center […]
UGA VetMed researcher catalogs viral diversity in vulnerable sea turtle populations
Groundbreaking study uses genetic sequencing to ID new viruses For decades, efforts to reverse the decline in sea turtle populations have focused on man-made impacts to their environment. But new research from the University of Georgia has identified previously unknown viruses that may pose a risk to threatened and endangered […]
UGA VetMed, ABAC join forces to build rural Georgia’s veterinary workforce
Incentive program will pair undergrads with large animal faculty mentors Maylee Barnes has long dreamed of being a veterinarian. She began pursuing that dream at the age of 13 when her family relocated to an ailing grandfather’s farm to help manage his herd of beef cattle. Now a rising junior […]
From technician to practice manager: Cynthia Lewis’ veterinary career
For nearly 14 years, Cynthia Lewis has grown alongside the University of Georgia Pet Health Center, a Stanton Spectrum of Care Clinic, taking on roles that have given her a unique perspective on veterinary medicine and clinic operations. Lewis joined the center in 2012 as a licensed veterinary technician and […]
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