This is Our Calling. Our Care. Our Community.
Over the last 50 years, the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine has educated over 3,000 veterinarians who improve the lives of animals, the people who care
for them, and communities across Tennessee and beyond. As veterinary medicine, higher education, and society evolve rapidly, our College is committed to remaining at the forefront of education, clinical care, and discovery.
Our Missio​​n
Improve the lives of animals, those who care for them, and the communities we serve.
- educating students in the art and science of veterinary medicine and related biomedical sciences;
- providing exceptional veterinary care as a trusted resource to our communities;
- discovering and disseminating new knowledge that improves animal and human health.
Our Visi​on
We transform the future of animal, human, and environmental health through Knowledge, Compassion, and Discovery— inspiring stakeholders worldwide through our far‑reaching impact..
Our Values
- Cooperation and Collaboration
- Creativity and Discovery
- Quality (Programs and Services)
- Accountability and Integrity
- Transparent Communication
- Develop and Empower Others
Our Priorities
To achieve our Vision, our College must adapt to constantly shifting environments to further advance our Mission to support fellow Tennesseans and stakeholders. Intentionally advancing the following priorities will position our College to shape a community of educators that will support a healthy community.
- Develop practice-ready veterinarians
- Ensure access to high-quality veterinary medicine
- Drive innovation that benefits animal, human, and environmental health
- Support Tennessee farmers and allied agricultural industries
Our Strategic Initiatives
The College’s Strategic Vision Planning Committee collected thousands of data points through surveys of faculty, staff, students, donors, alumni, peer veterinary medicine colleges, as well as industry and business stakeholders. The surveys identified the trends that our College must adapt to and prepare for to continue to provide an excellent veterinary education and clinical practice. We enthusiastically embrace these challenges and commit to aggressively pursuing these stakeholder-informed initiatives.
- Share the excellence of our college
- Be a national leader in innovative research
- Invest in the wellbeing and success of people
- Expand access to exceptional clinical care
