Organisational background

As the UK’s newest School of Veterinary Medicine, we are creating a vet school that is different. While embracing the traditional values of professionalism, scientific curiosity and clinical excellence, we are also developing a school with broad horizons.

Our extensive network of partners in clinical practice, industry and research opens up unique learning opportunities for our students and for industry-relevant research.

Our global outlook ensures an international perspective on all aspects of veterinary science.

Our mission is to inspire and educate veterinary professionals who will advance veterinary medicine to meet the needs of a changing world.

Our vision is to educate confident and compassionate veterinarians committed to animal welfare, who through clinical and scientific excellence contribute significantly to society with professionalism and integrity. We will deliver world-leading, multi-disciplinary, translational research and innovative education through local and global partnerships to benefit veterinary and human medicine.

1. Collaboration: Through local, national and international collaborations we promote the generation and sharing of knowledge amongst scientific communities, the veterinary profession and the animal-owning public.
2. Innovation: We are focused on an innovative approach to education and translational, multi-disciplinary research aimed at the prevention and treatment of disease in animals and humans.
3. Openness: We are open and honest advocates for all animals, respectful of our fellow professionals and dedicated to upholding the reputation of the veterinary profession in all our actions and communications.
4. Passion: We are passionate leaders and role models dedicating our professional lives with confidence, compassion and empathy to the protection of animal health and welfare and the promotion of public health.
5. Curiosity: As enquiring, creative educators and researchers who value student-focused education, we instil professional curiosity and a passion for life-long learning.

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The University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine has a supportive, multidisciplinary teaching team, who are dedicated to inspiring and equipping the next generation of vets to engage with the challenges of the 21st Century through our innovative curriculum design. We embrace the traditional values of professionalism, scientific curiosity and clinical excellence, while developing graduates with broad horizons. Surrey works with a wide partner network and has strong industry links, giving students a unique insight into the Veterinary profession.

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