Welcome to the University of the Philippines College of Veterinary Medicine (UPCVM), the Center of Excellence in veterinary education in the Philippines today!

In this website, we have provided you with the basic information about our college, its history, organizational structure, curricular programs, and the activities of our different departments as well as our primary extension arm, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Other pertinent information are also included for your perusal.

Since its establishment as one of the original colleges of UP in June 18, 1908, UPCVM has been devoted to its goal of providing quality veterinary education producing graduates with technical expertise not only in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of animal diseases, but also with a sound understanding of the basic principles of animal breeding, nutrition, care and management of livestock and poultry.

Since then, it has evolved into a research-based and dynamic institution of academic distinction in Veterinary Medicine. It has been and will always embrace the university’s purpose, that is, to continually build strong capabilities to meet the expanding needs of the country for veterinary manpower, and also to generate researches and technologies that can benefit the nation especially at the grassroots level.

We are pleased to be of service to you through our website. If your need more information, please feel free to come and visit us!

CONRADO A. VALDEZ, DVM, MVetMedSc, PhD
Professor VI & Dean, UPLB CVM