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New University veterinary clinic encourages learning through leading

Students take the reins on patient care at the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Companion Animal Teaching Clinic

Current research

Laura Bruner holds a young pig while standing in a swine barn.

Laura Bruner named 2026 Science in Practice Award winner by University of Minnesota Swine Group

The annual award recognizes swine practitioners who use science to solve critical health and production problems for pork producers.

Services

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Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Serves veterinarians, scientists, educators, companion animal owners, and the livestock and poultry industry by identifying and monitoring emerging diseases and developing new diagnostic methods. Submissions from a licensed veterinarian increases quality and integrity of the submission and allows for the veterinarian to provide interpretations when necessary.

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Veterinary Medical Center

With the largest team of board-certified specialists in the Upper Midwest, animals benefit from our collaborative, complete-care approach and latest research and technologies. VMC’s hospitals provide quality care in cutting-edge facilities, delivering veterinary services in a teaching environment that is continuously shaping the future of veterinary medicine.

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Raptor Center

The Raptor Center's specialized hospital admits around 1,000 birds of prey each year - its goal is to rehabilitate and release them back to the wild. The Raptor Center also trains future generations of veterinarians and wildlife rehabilitators, conducts ground-breaking research, and educates thousands of people each year through unique educational programming.

#16
Veterinary School in the World - Shanghai Rankings
#15
Veterinary School in the World - QS World University Rankings
91%
North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) pass rate, class of 2025