Our Dean I invite you to explore the site and learn about our tradition of excellence in teaching, healing and discovery, our plans for the future and our many successes. Our News In The News Listen to Assistant Professor of Surgery Dr. Dottie Brown on KYW; . Listen to Ryan Chief of Surgery, Dr. David Holt, on KYW;, Our New Services & Staff - Now Open, The Rosenthal Imaging and Treatment Center. - a new eye clinic specializing in inherited diseases of the eye in animals. Our Mission The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine exists to better the health and welfare of animals and humans by providing innovative, multi-disciplinary educational programs to train veterinarians and biomedical scientists; conducting pioneering research aimed at the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge in the basic and applied sciences; contributing to the prevention and control of human and animal disease; and administering and maintaining a strong commitment to specialized veterinary medical care and service. Thank you for your thoughts and messages. If you would like to help, please browse through the links below: Discovery at Penn Vet