UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

What UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine does

The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (renamed the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine in January 2026 following a $120 million gift from the Weill Family Foundation) is a public, top-ranked veterinary medical school within the University of California, Davis system, founded in 1948 and the only UC campus authorized to confer the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. It is ranked #1 nationally (U.S. News & World Report, 2025) and #2 globally (QS World University Rankings, 2025). The school delivers a vertically integrated stack: DVM, MPVM, and Ph.D. education for ~720 students and 140 house officers; AAHA-accredited clinical services through the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital plus satellite specialty/emergency clinics in San Diego (Hobbs Vet Med Center) and Tulare, treating 50,000+ patients annually across 45+ disciplines; specialized centers including the All Species Imaging Center (CT/MRI/PET-CT), Advanced Veterinary Surgery Center, Meadowview Foundation Dentistry and Oral Surgery Center, and Small Animal Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Service; the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS), a four-lab diagnostic network partnered with the California Department of Food and Agriculture; and federally-funded research centers including the NSF Center for Pandemic Insights, NIH CounterACT Center of Excellence, and the DoD-funded Bird Flight Research Center.

Revenue is generated from a diversified mix: recurring tuition and fees (DVM program and visiting professionals), transaction-fee clinical services from VMTH and satellite hospitals, federal/state research grants and contracts (NSF, NIH, USDA, prior USAID PREDICT program in 30+ countries), CAHFS diagnostic fees under state partnership, and philanthropic donations — with FY2025–26 philanthropic giving reaching a record $261.4 million, anchored by the $120M Weill gift. A $750 million Veterinary Medical Complex expansion is underway, with $80M earmarked for a new small animal teaching hospital. Operations span Davis, San Diego, Tulare, Turlock, and San Bernardino, with global reach through the One Health Institute and pandemic surveillance programs.

The school's customer base is multi-sided: individual pet owners (consumers) and referring veterinarians on the clinical side; DVM candidates and house officers on the education side; state and federal agencies (CDFA, USDA, NSF, NIH, DoD, USAID) on the research/regulatory side; and a small number of transformational philanthropists (Weill Family Foundation, Janice K. Hobbs, Meadowview Foundation) on the development side. Notable validated outcomes include 99% graduate employment in veterinary-related fields within one year of graduation, $84,994 mean DVM debt (below national average), $144,598 mean private-practice starting salary, $60M+ annual research expenditure with 1,000+ published papers, and $11M in annual savings to California dairy producers from the school-developed J-5 mastitis vaccine.

Name

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

Legal name

The Regents of the University of California, Davis campus

Website

https://vetmed.ucdavis.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Public, top-ranked veterinary school (UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine) delivering DVM education, AAHA-accredited clinical care across 50,000+ patients/year, diagnostic labs, and federally-funded research to students, pet owners, referring veterinarians, and government agencies in California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Education and Clinical Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Veterinary Services (54194), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Medicine Universities (EDAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB), Veterinary Specialty Imaging Centers (CT/MRI/Advanced Imaging) (HLAMACAL), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Veterinary Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy Centers (HLAMACAK), Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD)

Keywords

• Veterinary medical education
• Veterinary clinical services
• Animal healthcare research
• Veterinary teaching hospital
• Comparative medicine programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Davis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic Donations: Major gifts from philanthropists including the $120 million Weill Family Foundation gift for constructing new small animal teaching hospital and advancing comparative medicine research
2. Clinical Services Revenue: Revenue from veterinary medical teaching hospital services including emergency care, specialty services, and diagnostic imaging serving over 50,000 patients annually
3. Tuition and Fees: DVM program tuition and fees for professional veterinary education, with supplemental application processing fee of $100
4. Visiting Student and Veterinarian Fees: Fees charged to visiting students ($798/week for non-AVMA accredited schools) and veterinarians ($250/day for non-academic DVM visitors) for clinical training opportunities
5. Research Grants and Contracts: External funding from agencies including NSF ($18M for Center for Pandemic Insights), NIH (CounterACT Center), USDA, and other federal/state sources supporting research operations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine provides Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) professional education, graduate research programs (MPVM, Ph.D.), internships, and residencies, while operating the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital which delivers 24/7 emergency, specialty, and advanced diagnostic veterinary care across 45+ medical disciplines for small animals, large animals, and exotic species. The school also operates the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System providing state-level diagnostic services and conducts comparative medicine research through multiple centers and institutes.

Product overview

UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine operates as a comprehensive academic veterinary medical center with the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital as its core clinical facility. The institution offers a broad portfolio of clinical services organized around the main hospital and multiple specialized centers including the Meadowview Foundation Dentistry and Oral Surgery Center, All Species Imaging Center, Advanced Veterinary Surgery Center, Small Animal Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, and Emergency Services available 24/7. The school operates satellite facilities in San Diego (Hobbs Vet Med Center) and Tulare (Veterinary Medicine Teaching & Research Center). Beyond clinical care, the institution provides educational programs (DVM, MPVM, Ph.D.), clinical trials, research centers, and philanthropy/development services including donor advised funds and planned giving options. The school recently underwent a major expansion with the $120M Weill gift supporting a $750 million Veterinary Medical Complex expansion including a new small animal teaching hospital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital The primary teaching hospital of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, providing comprehensive veterinary care across 45+ specialties while training DVM students, interns, residents, and fellows. AAHA-accredited, it treats more than 50,000 patients annually and offers 24/7 emergency services for cats, dogs, horses, and livestock.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Professional Program Four-year professional degree program educating veterinary students through rigorous coursework, clinical training at the teaching hospital, and hands-on experience across 45+ medical disciplines. Approximately 720 students enrolled. Requires VMCAS application and $100 supplemental application fee.
• Graduate Programs (MPVM and Ph.D.) Graduate-level academic programs including the Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine (MPVM) and doctoral (Ph.D.) research training in comparative medicine, supported by the school's graduate groups and research enterprise.
• Internships and Residencies Program Postgraduate clinical training positions offering more than 30 house officer (intern, resident, fellow) training positions annually across specialty disciplines at the teaching hospital. Visited by students from AVMA-accredited and non-accredited schools.
• UC Veterinary Medical Center - San Diego (Hobbs Vet Med Center Southern California) Specialty clinic in Southern California expanding to an all-new veterinary center with more specialties and 24/7 emergency and critical care service, enabled by a transformational gift from Janice K. Hobbs.
• Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center - Tulare (VMTRC) Large animal and agricultural clinical and research facility serving Central Valley clients, including dairy and livestock producers. Site of the FarmVet2B high school internship program addressing rural veterinary shortages.
• California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS) State-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory system operated in partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture across four locations (Davis, Turlock, Tulare, San Bernardino), providing diagnostic testing, food safety services, and outbreak investigation for the State of California.
• Veterinary Emergency Services 24/7 emergency care for cats, dogs, horses, and livestock at the main hospital in Davis and satellite facilities, available every day including holidays.
• Continuing and Professional Education Continuing education programs for practicing veterinarians including courses such as the Small Animal Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist course and Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Course, plus visiting professional externships at $250/day.
• Veterinary Medicine Extension Outreach and extension services providing veterinary expertise, continuing education, and consultation to California's agricultural producers, including the Western Institute for Food Safety and Security and Center for Food Animal Health.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of graduates employed in veterinary-related field within one year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Travis Air Force Base (60th Dental Squadron)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Two-day canine dentistry symposium providing Air Force dental residents hands-on training in military working dog oral health care. Training covered canine dental radiography, surgical extractions, root canal therapy, and endodontic procedures to expand military dentists' capability to treat oral conditions impacting MWD operational readiness.
• ScribbleVetcoreTechnology or Integration · 11 December 2025Adoption of ScribbleVet's AI veterinary scribe solution across UC Davis clinical facilities to improve record-keeping and operational efficiency. Platform streamlines medical documentation during patient exams, reducing time and enhancing accuracy. Provides trainees exposure to modern clinical tools.
• California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CDFA for the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System providing state-of-the-art diagnostic services for the State of California across four laboratory locations.
• UC Davis School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint programs including R38 grant from National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) Program supporting clinician scientists in pulmonary, hematology and cardiovascular medicine. Also collaborative on One Health initiatives.
• UC Davis College of EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership in NSF Center for Pandemic Insights and Bird Flight Research Center studying bird flight to inform aircraft design through nearly $3 million DoD grant.
• blendVET FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partnership hosting Believe & Belong in Veterinary Medicine Youth Pathways events for underrepresented middle and high school students to discover career paths within veterinary profession.
• UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in NSF Center for Pandemic Insights and collaborative research in agricultural and food safety programs.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine: Public veterinary school offering DVM training plus a teaching hospital with specialty referral services and a research portfolio spanning infectious disease and comparative biomedical sciences.
• North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine: Public veterinary school with a tertiary referral teaching hospital and specialty services across all species. Comparable in academic structure, clinical caseload, and research intensity.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet): Ivy League veterinary school with Ryan Hospital and New Bolton Center providing 24/7 specialty/emergency care and DVM training. Closely comparable in scope: clinical referral hospital, research enterprise, and donor-funded capital projects.
• Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: Top-ranked U.S. veterinary school operating a comparable teaching hospital with multi-specialty referral services, DVM/PhD education, and a translational research portfolio. Direct competitor for applicants, faculty, and federal grants.
• Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine: Comprehensive veterinary medical center with the Veterinary Medical Center providing 24/7 emergency and specialty care plus DVM/graduate programs. Peer in size, scope, and ranking-tier competitiveness.
• Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Large public veterinary school with extensive teaching hospital, large-animal referral services, and food safety diagnostic laboratories. Comparable in scale, public-university funding model, and focus on production-animal and food-safety medicine.
• Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine: Public veterinary college with a teaching hospital (VTH) providing specialty and emergency care, plus translational research programs. Comparable as a public university vet school competing for applicants and federal funding.
• University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine: Public veterinary school with a large teaching hospital and specialty/emergency services. Comparable as a peer public veterinary medical center with research and clinical programs across small, large, and exotic species.
• Colorado State University College of Veterinary Health and Biomedical Sciences: Veterinary medical center with a large teaching hospital (James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital) offering multi-specialty referral and emergency services, plus substantial research in oncology and infectious disease — directly comparable to UC Davis's clinical and research mix.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Veterinary College: Veterinary school and clinical institution in the UK offering veterinary education, referral hospital services, and biomedical research. Comparable globally as a top-ranked (QS) veterinary institution serving as both educator and clinical provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries10 records

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