The College of Veterinary Medicine was established by an act of the Tennessee Legislature in 1974. The College is part of the University of Tennessee statewide system and is located on the Agricultural Campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
UTCVM is one of only 30 veterinary colleges in the nation, providing opportunities for Tennessee students, while serving pet owners and the livestock industry as well as protecting public health, enhancing medical knowledge and generating economic benefits to the state and nation.
The UTCVM mission is focused on advancing animal, human, and environmental health. Our full mission, vision, and values are detailed in the link above.
Medical Services
Community Services
Public Health
Healthy Herds
- Improving Tennessee's animal agriculture economy
- Teaching herd health management skills to future veterinarians
Research Benefits