Summary
The College of Veterinary Medicine has the knowledge and determination to improve the health of people and animals on this planet. Our faculty’s expertise spans life forms and tackles problems such as infertility, infectious disease, cancer, and genetic factors in health and disease. More than 20,000 animal patients receive advanced diagnostics and treatment at our facilities each year, and thousands more benefit from our outreach programs. Through clinical discoveries shared with veterinary professionals around the world, our work touches millions of animal lives.
Students at the College of Veterinary Medicine have opportunities for immersion in research projects, international study, and concomitant PhD and master’s in public health degrees, in addition to a hands-on curriculum and 24/7 access to the nation’s most comprehensive facility containing large and small animal models and a communications skills center. With Illinois, we are committed to generating world-changing health discoveries, delivering superior and compassionate care to animal patients, and equipping the next generation of veterinary scientists to meet the health challenges of the future.
Priorities
Exceptional Student Experiences
Donor support will allow us to attract and retain bright students by reducing the burden of educational debt through scholarships, opening new avenues for student research and study, and allowing Illinois to continually refine its innovative curriculum.
Outstanding Animal Care
With private support, our clinics continue to provide best-in-class animal care with state-of-the-art facilities, diagnostic equipment and treatment modalities, and unparalleled clinician and student training.
Advancing Medicine
Private funding allows us to promote outstanding tertiary-level care, conduct clinical trials relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in humans and animals, and facilitate translational research on campus.
Contact
2001 South Lincoln Avenue
Urbana, Illinois 61802
217-333-2761