School of Veterinary Medicine

At the School of Veterinary Medicine, we aim to inspire and educate veterinary professionals who will advance veterinary medicine to meet the needs of a changing world.

About us

Trainee vet, Dan Letch, crouching behind a dog

Study with us

We embrace the traditional values of professionalism, scientific curiosity and clinical excellence, while developing graduates with broad horizons.

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Discover our research

Our research aims to advance knowledge in all aspects of veterinary medicine and education.

Facilities

We’re home to world-class facilities, including our Veterinary Clinical Skills Centre and our Veterinary Pathology Centre.

Veterinary Health Innovation Engine (vHive)

We are home to the Veterinary Health Innovation Engine (vHive), a research centre, startup and incubator supported by a co-investment of £8.5 million in resources, dedicated to the development and adoption of new digital technologies in animal health.

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Head of School

Professor Kamalan Jeevaratnam

Head of School of Veterinary Medicine, Professor in Clinical Physiology

Dr. Kamalan Jeevaratnam was previously the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, Lead in Physiology at the School of Medicine, PU-RCSI based in Kuala Lumpur. As an academician, he has previously delivered anatomy and physiology lectures and practical session to both medical and veterinary students at the International Medical University, University Putra Malaysia and the University...

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By working together we can train and inspire the veterinary leaders of the future and fund pioneering research programmes that aim to advance animal health, care and wellbeing.

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