Twenty-five years after it was established in 1983, the School of Veterinary Medicine is still the youngest school on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. And it is the second-youngest veterinary medical school in the nation.

But don’t let its youth fool you. Wisconsin’s veterinary medical school has accomplished a lot in a short amount of time.

From ground-breaking research discoveries to innovative methods of teaching to state-of-the-art treatments and caring services for hospital clientele, its faculty have excelled. And they continue to break new ground, despite the challenges of limited space.

"Our success has been driven by the passion, intellect, and work ethic of our faculty, staff, and students," says Dr. Daryl Buss, dean of the school. "From success in competing for research grants to commitment to extraordinary teaching and patient care, they’ve made our school remarkable