Veterinary college professor named vice president of key national equine association
Margo Macpherson, D.V.M., a professor of equine reproduction at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, will serve as the 2016 vice president…
Sarah Carey
Public Relations Director, College of Veterinary Medicine
Sarah Carey, M.A., A.P.R., is director of communications at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, a job she has held since 1990. Sarah holds a master’s degree in English with a concentration in creative writing from Florida State University and worked in journalism and for a citrus trade magazine prior to coming to UF. She received her accreditation in public relations from the Florida Public Relations Association in 1995. A Salisbury, North Carolina native, Sarah grew up in Tallahassee and has lived in Florida most of her life. Creative writing and storytelling are her passion. A published poet, her work has appeared in numerous national literary journals. She also is the author of two poetry chapbooks. A board member of the Gainesville Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, Sarah has received numerous FPRA Image Awards and other awards for her PR efforts on behalf of the college.​ She received the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges' Excellence in Communications Award in 2017.
Stories by Sarah
World-class dressage horse back in competition after successful treatment at UF
A world-class dressage horse treated successfully at the University of Florida for an irregular heartbeat has rediscovered his rhythm and returned to…
New online course on the horse launches at UF
A new online, undergraduate course focusing on everything horse — from common health issues and anatomy to history of the species and an understanding of…
Owner’s diligence leads to dog’s treatment for rare disease at UF
When Efram Goldberg’s dog, Darwin, developed an ulcer near his tail in late July, Goldberg first sought help from his veterinarian, who diagnosed a bacterial…
Course aims to supplement veterinary students’ primary care experience
A new course at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine aims to meet veterinary students’ longtime desire for more primary care experience by…
New laboratory will help UF veterinary students hone patient-care techniques
A new clinical skills laboratory at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine will provide added space and technology to help veterinary…
UF Small Animal Hospital gains accreditation from national group
The University of Florida Small Animal Hospital has gained accreditation in both traditional and specialty areas from a national group following a rigorous…
Patricia Wlasuk named director of scholarship giving for College of Veterinary Medicine
Patricia Wlasuk, a six-year employee of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named director of the college’s new UF Veterinary…
Veterinary student receives national award for research on knee surgery in dogs
Geoffrey Zann, a third-year student at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has received the highly competitive national 2015 Merial…
Veterinary college professor honored with key teaching, research awards
Richard Johnson, Ph.D., a professor of anatomy and neuroscience at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has received the college’s top…
Beloved bovine recovering at home after surgery at UF
An 11-year-old Jersey cow named Penny is back to eating apples and helping to educate children about farm life thanks to surgery performed recently at the…
Ocala’s UF Pet Emergency Treatment Services certified as Level 3 facility
The University of Florida’s Pet Emergency Treatment Services facility in Ocala, UF PETS, was certified as a Level 3 veterinary emergency and critical care…