Jaw-dropping recovery: UF veterinarians save injured dairy calf using creative 3D solution
A newborn dairy calf that sustained a broken jaw injury soon after birth was successfully treated by a by a team of veterinarians from the University of…
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
New linear accelerator at UF veterinary college enhances cancer treatment for animals
A 9-year-old dog named Lincoln, diagnosed with a tumor deep inside his chest that threatened his heart, is doing well at home in Orlando and back to…
UF veterinary college names new chair of large animal clinical sciences department
Dianne McFarlane, D.V.M., Ph.D., a large animal internal medicine specialist with expertise in equine endocrine diseases, has been named chair of the…
UF to open new veterinary hospital at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center
In an effort to support the owners of equine athletes and other animals visiting Ocala’s new world-class World Equestrian Center, the University of Florida…
UF veterinary college aims to enhance diversity recruitment efforts through mentoring program
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has received a two-year grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to start a mentoring program for…
UF researchers discover new disease fatal to gopher tortoises
University of Florida veterinary researchers have discovered a new bacteria strongly associated with death in gopher tortoises, a crucial species because their…
Professor of large animal medicine named associate dean for academic and student affairs
Amanda M. House, D.V.M., a clinical professor of equine extension and large animal medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has…
First canine total ankle replacement surgery in Florida performed on dog at UF
A 7-year-old Labrador retriever named Leo is back to hiking trails with his owner, five months after successfully recuperating from a total ankle replacement…
Dana Zimmel appointed permanent dean at UF College of Veterinary Medicine
Dana N. Zimmel, D.V.M., has been named permanent dean of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, after having served in the post on an…
UF veterinary college names longtime leader in diversity outreach to new assistant dean position
Michael Bowie, Ph.D., has been named assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. His…
Animal Airwaves celebrates 10 years of public radio broadcast success
Ten years, 1,440 one-minute segments and approximately 400 live episodes later, Animal Airwaves — an award-winning, nationally syndicated public radio program…
Oral health affects all aspects of pet wellness, UF veterinarians say
Pets use their mouths in much the same way humans use their hands̰ — to explore the world. University of Florida veterinarians say a great way to start the new…
