About The College
Improving the health of animals, people, and the planet has been central to our land-grant mission since 1883, when the first veterinary classes began at Colorado Agricultural College.
Today, that vision remains at the heart of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, where we empower the next generation of leaders to change the world.
Mission
We improve the health of animals, people, and the planet through innovative and dedicated teaching, research, outreach, and clinical service. Through our actions, we inspire the next generation of leaders.
Academic Departments
Four academic departments contribute to faculty expertise and teaching. All dedicated to improving the health of animals, people, and the planet.
Culture, community, and collaboration
We strive to break down barriers to healthcare and the biomedical sciences for people, animals, and the planet.
In the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, we are committed to creating and sustaining a culture and climate where everyone can thrive as their whole selves.
Veterinary Health System
The Veterinary Health System broadens our expertise and skill to deliver the highest levels of customer service, employee satisfaction, and advancements in medicine through clinical service, research, and innovation.
Veterinary Health and Education Complex
The Veterinary Health and Education Complex lays the foundation for the next century of compassionate care, groundbreaking research in animal and human health, and continuing our legacy of exceptional veterinary education.
Looking to the future
Our Vision
To lead the world in education, research, and service that transforms animal and human health.
Our Mission
We improve the health of animals, people, and the planet through innovative and dedicated teaching, research, outreach, and clinical service. Through our actions, we inspire the next generation of leaders.
Our Strategic Initiatives
- Undergraduate education: Pioneer innovative approaches to educating undergraduate students in biomedical health sciences
- D.V.M. curriculum: Adapt the D.V.M. Program and space to facilitate student-directed discovery and collaboration
- Research and graduate education: Enhance and align research and graduate education
- Veterinary Health System: Develop a unified veterinary health system of staff, facilities and services to support and grow the programs of excellence in medical education, clinical service and research
- Medical school: Create a human medical education program in partnership with the University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Community, culture, and collaboration: Create and sustain a culture and climate where everyone can thrive as their whole selves.
Our Values
Transparency, Accountability, Collaboration, Respect, Innovation