Campus & Facilities
The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine provides students with a comprehensive educational experience across multiple state-of-the-art facilities strategically located throughout the greater Tucson area in Arizona's stunning Sonoran Desert. This distinctive Southwest setting offers veterinary students an exceptional quality of life, complete with year-round sunshine, world-class hiking trails, and endless outdoor recreation opportunities, all just minutes from campus. This creates the perfect balance between rigorous academic study and an active, healthy lifestyle. Our facilities range from the scenic Oro Valley campus, nestled against the Santa Catalina Mountains, to specialized centers on the main University campus. Each is thoughtfully designed to support different aspects of veterinary education, taking full advantage of the region's natural beauty and outdoor accessibility. This multi-site approach, situated in one of the Southwest's most desirable locations, ensures that students can thrive both academically and personally, progressing seamlessly from foundational classroom learning to advanced clinical practice in a setting that supports wellness, adventure, and professional growth.
Oro Valley Campus
Nestled at the base of the scenic Santa Catalina Mountains, our Oro Valley campus offers veterinary students an inspiring learning environment, just 20 minutes from the main University of Arizona campus. Students complete their first two years of preclinical coursework in the Hanley Building, which features state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories designed to support didactic education and hands-on laboratory instruction. The adjacent Stallard Building complements the academic experience by offering dedicated spaces for student recreation, collaborative study, and wellness activities, ensuring students have the resources they need to succeed both academically and personally in this beautiful desert setting.
Campus Agricultural Center
The Campus Agricultural Center serves as a comprehensive hands-on learning hub, housing both the Equine Learning Center and the Bovine Education Extension Facility, where Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students develop essential clinical skills with canine, equine, and food animals. Through interaction with our carefully maintained teaching herds, students master the fundamental techniques of animal handling, safe restraint procedures, and basic veterinary care in real-world settings. The facility also serves as the primary home for our Mobile Surgical Unit, further expanding students' exposure to diverse clinical experiences and community outreach opportunities.
Health Sciences Innovation Building
Located on the main University campus, the Health Sciences Innovation Building provides veterinary students with advanced clinical simulation training and standardized client interaction practice. This cutting-edge facility offers access to the latest innovations in clinical simulation model development and healthcare education technology.
Clinical Affiliate Sites
During the clinical year, students complete rotations through our extensive network of clinical affiliates, gaining hands-on experience with both healthy and diseased animals across diverse clinical settings. These rotations provide comprehensive training in all aspects of patient care and client communication within both general practice and specialty veterinary facilities.
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