Discovery

For 2023, UTIA is presenting its Meritorious Service Award to Dr. Robert Barry (Bob) Coley, a veterinarian and beef cattle producer from New Market, Tennessee.

Congratulations! – Faculty Receive National Awards

UTCVM Faculty Receive Awards in 2024 and 2023.

Two students looking through a scope in a class room.

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Veterinary students who participate in UTCVM Summer Scholar Research Program.

VOLVet Discovery in Action – Summer Scholar Research Program

During the program, students work with faculty mentors to engage in research projects that suit their interests.

Dr. Mike Jones, professor emeritus, keeps Challenger calm while the surgical team prepares for his cataract surgery.

Up to the Challenge 

Twenty-five years after UTCVM performed the first cataract surgery on a bald eagle, the Nation’s most famous bald eagle educational ambassador, underwent eye surgery.

David Brian professor, researcher at UT College of Veterinary Medicine.

Foundational Impacts – David Brian

David Brian, an inspirational professor, mentor, imaginative cook and researcher, joined the UT College of Veterinary Medicine as its first faculty member in 1976.

Dr. Armistead teaches the proper pronunciation of “veterinarian” and “veterinary” to students in the early years of UTCVM.

Armistead the Architect 

“He shaped our profession and guided our college.”

Professor Emeritus Dennis Geiser, leads horse into UTCVM.

Faculty Spotlight – Dennis Geiser

Q&A With Professor Emeritus Dennis Geiser

Dean Plummer in the courtyard outside of building ANR.

From the Dean, September 2025

UTCVM is unique among veterinary colleges as the only one housed within an Institute of Agriculture

Puppy hugs during a heath check and vaccine appointment with our CAIT team.

UTCVM: Through the Lens

A Visual Celebration of our People, Animals, and Purpose that Inspire

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