School of Veterinary Medicine
Modern veterinary medicine was born at the School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet). Today, bolstered by The Power of Penn Campaign, we are advancing boundary-breaking research, providing innovative education and clinical care, and helping to shape the future of the veterinary profession. The Campaign has galvanized our purpose to elevate the profession’s role in solving global challenges. With new and expanded spaces, Penn Vet has advanced its capacity for teaching, research, and practice, while new resources have helped establish multidisciplinary, forward-looking degree programs. Our extraordinary faculty are redefining veterinary medicine, and we are attracting diverse, bright, and curious students, destined to create a healthier, more sustainable world for all species.
13,064
Donors
$148
Million Raised
Highlighted Accomplishments
Enhanced clinical care by opening the Richard Lichter Emergency Room at Ryan Hospital, the small animal hospital in Philadelphia. Enhanced skills-based learning by raising support for the Advanced Imaging and Translational Center and the Gail P. Riepe Center for Advanced Veterinary Education, both to be built at the New Bolton Center campus in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
Established four new endowed professorships to attract and retain exceptional clinicians and scientists who are changing the face of veterinary medicine and bringing innovative teaching methods to the classroom.
Increased access and opportunity for current and future Penn Vet students, including those in our new dual-degree programs, by raising more than $16 million in scholarship funds.
Expanded outreach to Philadelphia’s animal shelters by completing Shelter Medicine’s Mobile Unit, a state-of-the-art mobile clinic that has increased Penn Vet’s capacity to provide preventative, surgical, and medical care to pets in underserved communities.
Strengthened the alumni community by launching the Penn Vet Alumni Board, which advances critical work in alumni engagement and giving, professional networking, entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, and lifelong learning.
“The Power of Penn Vet is true to our roots. Our layered relationship between animals and people makes us both compassionate and unique. The generous support of our alumni and donors has afforded us an extraordinary foundation—a compelling platform—from which our students, veterinarians, and scientists are transforming the veterinary profession and reimagining the world.”