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.
Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
As scientists, we know that issues of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion have not always been prioritized in our fields. We also know that we cannot address the challenges of our world if we do not prioritize them.
We are committed to increasing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion among students, staff, faculty, and our community so that the college is a welcoming and supportive place for all.
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.
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
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion: Build a diverse and inclusive community with equitable pathways to success for all
Our Values
Transparency, Accountability, Collaboration, Respect, Innovation