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Limitless
A Vision for Transformational Impact

Fall 2025

 

Mark D. Stetter, DVM, Dipl ACZM Dean

 


Message from Dean Mark Stetter

On September 18th we marked a milestone that will shape the future of veterinary medicine. More than 250 people came together to launch the next chapter of our Veterinary Medical Complex—an ambitious expansion that reflects not only our vision, but also the extraordinary generosity of our community.

Thanks to the trust and partnership of our wonderful donors, we have already secured more than $110 million to begin this work. Learn more and see renderings of the planned facilities that will address some of the most pressing needs of our time in our feature story.

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Feature Stories

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Limitless: A Vision for Transformational Impact

Thanks to dedicated donors who share our bold vision, the school recently launched the next phase of its Veterinary Medical Complex expansion.

A group of vets treating wildlife.

Walk on the Wild Side

UC Davis has been a leader in training veterinary professionals to work with free-ranging and captive wildlife for more than 50 years.

A group of students posing outside in evening light.

Rx One Health

Immersive hands-on learning inspires participants to apply a One Health approach to their communities across the globe.

An illustration of a llama next to a dog carrying a pack of supplies and a "go-to" bag.

Before Disaster Strikes

Hope for the best but prepare for the worst when disaster strikes. Tips to help keep all your family members safe.

Dr. Alene Pohly in the lab.

Saving Species, CSI Style

Dr. Alene Pohly loves solving mysteries as a veterinary pathologist and helping to conserve unique species.

Dr. Sean Gadson performing a procedure.

Diverse Voices

Dr. Sean Gadson ’21 discusses some of his formative experiences in veterinary school and his journey since graduation.

Katie Griffen with a horse.

Leader in the Making

Katie Griffin ’24 is creating a career at the intersection of science and service, where discoveries in the lab can improve lives for horses.

Hospital leadership cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony of the All Species Imaging Center.

Expanding Care

Thanks to a decade of leadership vision and philanthropic commitment, the school celebrated the grand opening of the All Species Imaging Center.

An owner and a vet sit with Olaf the dog.

Giving in Action

Thanks to the Grammar Rose Compassionate Care Fund, 10-month-old Olaf is back up on his paws again after surgeries to correct severe luxation.

Departments 

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News Bites

Orphan Kitten Project has been saving tiny lives since 1988; Learning from Lola's cllinical trial success; Accessible Vet Care gives Olympus a second chance; Warning signs of canine cancer.

A woman holding a long haired cat.

Discoveries

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) treatment model useful for studying long COVID in humans; New hope for treating feline cancer; Study shows childhood adversity impacts health professional students.

A horse standing with its head in a CT scanner.

Clinical Updates

All Species Imaging Center opens; Stomatitis clinic now includes dogs; Foraminotomy surgery available for horses; Hospital now offering telemedicine appointments.

A sculpture of a horse made out of metal standing tall on a platform inside a building, looking out the window.

School Notes

Meet our newest "horse"; Welcome to the Class of 2029; SVM receives Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being award and Grand Gold for communications; more awards and honors!

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