UF Pet Emergency Treatment Services

10/08/2024

Here are the UF College of Veterinary Medicine's hospital updates for Hurricane , which are also on our website: https://bit.ly/4dDar5h

UF Veterinary Hospitals Operations:

*UF Pet Emergency Treatment Services (UF PETS) in Ocala will be closed Wednesday night , Oct. 9 (5 p.m.) and will open Thursday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m.
*The UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center in Ocala will operate normally until 5 p.m. UF PETS staff and doctors will take over emergency operations at WEC from 5 p.m. - 8.am. Thursday morning for small animal urgent care. WEC equine staff will be onsite overnight Oct. 9 to provide care for any horses in need stabled onsite at WEC.

UFVH Gainesville:

*Will remain open 24-7 for emergency admissions throughout.
*Wednesday, Oct. 9: The hospital will remain open for normal business.
* Thursday, Oct. 10: Drop-off and outpatient appointments will be delayed until 10 a.m. but otherwise the hospital will remain open for normal business.

Updates about college and hospital patient care schedules related to Hurricane Milton.

09/25/2024

Hours of Operation Update for UF Veterinary Hospitals:

Update: 9/26/24 at 5:45 p.m.

UF Veterinary Hospitals Operations:

*The UF Veterinary Hospitals Gainesville and the UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center will be open for normal business on Friday, 9/27/24.

*The UF Pet Emergency Treatment Services will be open Friday at 5 p.m.

Update: 9/25/24 at 1 p.m.

*UF Veterinary Hospitals Gainesville will be open for normal business hours until 11 a.m. Thursday, 9/26/24 and will move to emergency operations only starting at 3 p.m. through Friday morning.

*UF Pet Emergency Treatment Services will close Thursday, 9/26 and will reopen Friday, 9/27 at 5 p.m. pending facility status.

*UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center will be open for normal business hours until 11 a.m. Thursday, 9/26/24 and will move to urgent and emergency small animal patients starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday through 7 a.m. Friday. The equine hospital will also provide urgent treatment for horses and other large animals sheltered at WEC during that time.

Please stay safe everyone!

Here are the UF College of Veterinary Medicine's updates regarding Hurricane , which are also on our website. Please stay safe, everyone! https://bit.ly/47WQAx3

Final Update: September 30, 2024 at 7 a.m.

*All college and hospital operations have returned to normal.

Update: September 26, 2024 at 5:45 p.m.

DVM and Graduate Students:

*Classes are cancelled on Friday.
*Clinical students should report to clinics Saturday morning by 7am.
*Campus will be closed on Friday. Only essential employees should report to work.

UF Veterinary Hospitals Operations:

*The UF Veterinary Hospitals Gainesville and the UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center will be open for normal business on Friday.
*The UF Pet Emergency Treatment Services will be open Friday at 5 p.m.

Update: September 25, 2024 at 1 p.m.

DVM and Graduate Students:

*Campus has cancelled all classes on Thursday, 9/26/24.
Our Office for Academic and Student Affairs will be rescheduling exams.
*Clinical students are dismissed on Thursday at 12 a.m. and will be off clinical duty until 7 a.m. Friday morning.
*Graduate students are dismissed on Thursday.

UF Veterinary Hospital Operations:

*UF Veterinary Hospitals Gainesville will be open for normal business hours until 11 a.m. Thursday, 9/26/24 and will move to emergency operations only starting at 3 p.m. through Friday morning.
*UF Pet Emergency Treatment Services will close Thursday, 9/26 and will reopen Friday, 9/27 at 5 p.m. pending facility status.
*UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center will be open for normal business hours until 11 a.m. Thursday, 9/26/24 and will move to urgent and emergency small animal patients starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday through 8 a.m. Friday. The equine hospital will also provide urgent treatment for horses and other large animals sheltered at WEC during that time.

College:

*All non-essential employees are released for Thursday 9/26/24.

02/07/2024

Join UF's dynamic ECC team! We're seeking an emergency veterinarian passionate about growth and patient care. Work alongside 18 faculty members in our state-of-the-art facilities in Gainesville and Ocala, Florida. If you've considered academia, now's the time to make the leap! Be involved in patient care, mentorship, and clinical instruction.

Apply now at https://go.ufl.edu/5il6zp4!

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01/09/2024

Attention everyone! 🌧️ Due to the weather conditions, we'll be opening at 6:30 p.m. on January 9, 2024, to ensure the safety of our staff, clients, and patients. Remember, the UF Small Animal Hospital in Gainesville is available 24/7 for emergency services.
We appreciate your understanding! 🙏

08/30/2023

Here is our latest Hurricane Idalia update:
*All operations at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine and the UF Veterinary Hospitals (including UF PETS) have returned to normal as of 5 p.m. Aug. 30.
*Campus will reopen Thursday, Aug. 31. All first, second and fourth-year DVM students will resume their didactic courses and labs.
*Clinical students will resume duty at the start of the clinical day on Aug. 31.
*All other students and college employees are expected to return to work on Aug. 31.

Updates about college and hospital patient care schedules related to Hurricane Idalia.

08/28/2023

UF Veterinary Hospitals update for Hurricane Idalia:

• UF Pet Emergency Treatment Services will close Tuesday, Aug. 29 and will reopen Wednesday, 8/30 at 5 p.m. (pending facility status)

• UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center will be open for urgent and emergency small animal patients starting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 8/29 through Wednesday, 8/30. The equine hospital will also provide urgent treatment for horses and other large animals sheltered at WEC during that time.

• UF Veterinary Hospitals Gainesville will move to emergency operations only starting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 8/29 through Wednesday, 8/30.

Please follow our website for updates. https://bit.ly/45JxiJ2

06/20/2023

Join the UF Small Animal Hospital as a Service Representative! Be the communication point person for clients, veterinarians and hospital departments, ensuring exceptional service. If you're a motivated, organized individual with a passion for veterinary medicine, apply now and make a difference in the lives of our furry friends! 🐾 Check us out at https://go.ufl.edu/vetmedjobs

06/15/2023

🐎Just a month away! All horse enthusiasts can register for our annual 2023 Healthy Horses Conference. Topics this year include endocrine, toxic plants, physical therapy for your horse, anhidrosis, colic surgery, emergency management, and more! Sign up at https://go.ufl.edu/2023hhc

06/02/2023

Learn more about our Ocala hospitals at the Ocala Pet Palooza June 3-4 at the World Equestrian Center - Ocala! Our UF PETS and UF WEC teams look forward to seeing you this weekend.

05/18/2023

🐴 Time to register! Our 15th Annual Healthy Horses Conference is scheduled for July 14, 2023. This fun, educational day with a focus on successful equine health care is open to equine enthusiasts everywhere. The event includes lectures, lunch and live equine demonstrations. Space is limited. Register at https://go.ufl.edu/2023hhc

05/17/2023

Veterinary assistants are key members of our patient care team and provide essential support for our veterinary technicians and veterinarians. We are honored to recognize our staff on National Veterinary Assistant Day!
🍪: Brother Cookie

05/12/2023

Certain heart conditions, or defects, may be present at birth in some dogs and cats. Known as congenital heart diseases, these ailments have the potential to lead to serious consequences over time, if not diagnosed and treated properly. Today on Animal Airwaves-Live Dr. Michael Aherne, a clinical assistant professor and cardiology specialist, will discuss common types of congenital heart seen in puppies and kittens and how veterinarians diagnose and treat these diseases in their patients. The show airs from 1-2 p.m. on WUFT-FM, 89.1. Don't miss it! http://bit.ly/2SBInsQ