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Over 100 years of expertise, 32 state-of-the-art laboratories, 13 world-renowned research centers, and 2 teaching hospitals.

Ranked among the top 10 veterinary schools worldwide, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) is a global leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical care. Founded in 1884, it is the first veterinary school developed in association with a medical school. Connections to Penn’s expansive research network and twelve top-rated schools have allowed Penn Vet to become a pioneer in unique dual degree programs and carve a distinctive niche in infectious disease research. Penn Vet serves a diverse population of animals through its two teaching hospitals, which both feature diagnostic and research laboratories. Ryan Hospital in Philadelphia provides care for dogs, cats, and other companion animals. Penn Vet New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, PA, offers on-site veterinary services for farm animals and horses and farm visits through its Field Service unit. Situated on 700 acres, New Bolton Center is also home to Penn Vet’s agricultural research centers and wildlife health program. For more information, visit www.vet.upenn.edu.

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10/27/2026

Over the summer, Cabre Capalongo, V’29, spent 18 days in South Africa taking part in the SYMCO international wildlife veterinary symposium. 🐘🦒🐊🐆🦓

Cabre, alongside 50 students from around the world, got hands-on experience working with an array of wildlife including lions, rhinos, and elephants. “Every day brought a new experience, a different species, and another reason to fall more in love with veterinary medicine,” she said.

🔗 Read more about her trip: https://bit.ly/4yJiWX0

10/23/2026

Thank you notes, appreciation lunches, and matching wigs – here is a look at some of our festivities! It's always a delight to celebrate these rockstar teams. ❤️💙

10/23/2026

From everyone at Penn Vet, including those with four legs, THANK YOU to our wonderful team of veterinary nurses and techs! ❤️🐾🩺

Leave your thank you message in the comments below 👇

10/20/2026

Happy Veterinary Technician Week to our extraordinary teams of nursing professionals! 🩺❤️🐾

Behind every patient, there is a tech – tracking vitals, collecting samples, administering treatments, scrubbing in, and giving belly rubs. Thank you for the hard work, compassion, and expertise you bring to Penn Vet’s small and large animal hospitals! 🥰✨

10/20/2026

Nicola Mason, canine cancer therapy pioneer, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. 🎉

Recognized as one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine, Dr. Mason was honored for her comparative research within the One Health initiative, which seeks to develop new immunotherapies for pet dogs and humans with cancer. Her work has involved vaccines, cellular and gene therapies, and monoclonal antibodies, leading to therapeutic advances in both veterinary and human medicine.

🌟 Congratulations, Dr. Mason!

Penn Vet's Nicola Mason earns election to the National Academy of Medicine for research advancing treatments for dogs and humans.

10/19/2026

Hot off the press 📚

The Book of Bob, the story of visionary leader and 9th Penn Vet dean Dr. Robert Marshak, as told by his colleagues, is finally here! To celebrate the book’s launch, its authors, many of them Penn Vet Deans and faculty members past and present, held a signing at Hill Pavilion today. Volunteers shared fond memories and funny anecdotes about the late Marshak, whose tenure as dean shaped the School into the world-class institution it is today.

🔗 Learn more about the book: https://bit.ly/4whbbXq

10/19/2026

Today for National Fetch Day, we wanted to highlight ball-safety. One of the biggest risks during play is using a ball that's too small for your dog, which poses a serious choking hazard! Check out the infographic to help you determine the correct ball size for your dog and keep fetch safe!

10/14/2026

Check out this free workshop happening next week featuring two members of Penn Vet's Social Work Team!

We invite you to join us for the next Parent/Caregiver Workshop: Little Hands, Big Hearts: Helping Kids Build Safe, Positive Relationships with Pets with Penn Vet on October 20, 2026 at 12PM.

This workshop is presented by Alea Cummings, LCSW, Director of Wellbeing & Veterinary Social Worker and Ella Chasan, CVT, LSW, Fellow at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital.

Pets can bring joy, comfort, and companionship, while teaching children empathy and responsibility.

In this session, we will explore consent and respectful interactions, setting clear and realistic household expectations, supervising kids and pets, safely approaching unfamiliar animals, and creating boundaries that help prevent common injuries. We’ll also discuss how caregivers can support children’s growing independence while making sure pets’ needs are consistently met. Whether you already have pets in your family or you’re thinking about it, this will be a great session for you!

THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE and available to everyone, although pre-registration is required. Most CCTC workshops can be used for one hour of Parenting Education credits.

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KSoEWnsXRuevLSuLQHbFZQ

10/12/2026

10/07/2026

📣 Applications are now OPEN for Penn Vet’s online Animal Welfare and Behavior programs!

🚀 Take your career to the next level with a Graduate Certificate or a Masters of Science in a fully online curriculum built for working professionals. Graduates apply their training across diverse professional contexts, including animal welfare, biomedical research, advocacy, and social work.

🤔 Interested in learning more? Attend one of the upcoming information sessions for an in-depth look at the program from program directors and faculty.

Information sessions will take place on October 15, November 12, and January 21.

🔗 Learn more or apply today: https://bit.ly/4ANTTo1

Address

3800 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA
19104

Telephone

Phila 215.898.4680, New Bolton Center 610.444.5800

Website

http://www.vet.upenn.edu/

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