Veterinary Medicine

The Koret School of Veterinary Medicine

The Koret School of Veterinary Medicine is Israel’s first and only veterinary school and the foremost center of  humanitarian veterinary medicine in the Middle East.  Bridging animal research and teaching clinical care, scientists work individually and on an interdisciplinary basis on research related to pressing health and environmental challenges including those in underdeveloped countries.  Watch a video about The Koret School on YouTube.

The Koret School’s many accomplishments include:

• Practical contributions in treatment and eradication of mad cow, the avian flu, leishmaniasis (common in the Middle East), and other diseases
• Pioneering brain surgery by Israel’s only board-certified veterinary neurologist (a Koret graduate) 
• Furthering the assistance of animals in human therapy and special education
• Sustaining formal and informal partnerships with top U.S. veterinary schools
• Attaining lead positions in Israel’s ministries and key industries
• Mirroring the Jewish moral value, tza’ar ba’alei chayim – prevention of cruelty to animals

Download pictures of animals at the Koret School! 

In the News

"Shrunken Head DNA Proves Horrific Folklore True"- DiscoveryNews, June 14, 2011

"Bark if You're Having Fun" - April 21, 2011 Washington Jewish Week photo coverage of AFHU's April 10, 2011 Mardi Paws for a Cause dog friendly event to benefit the Koret School

"Toothpaste" Helps Israeli Kangaroos Bounce Back to Health - December 10, 2010

Between the Dog Parties and E-mail Propositions, It's Been a Fun Two Years  - A jweekly.com reporter counts AFHU's "Tails of Love" event among her most memorable assignments.

Roberta and Stanley Bogen to Receive Honor From American Friends of The Hebrew University

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Mardi Paws-for-a-Cause

'Toothpaste' Helps Israeli Kangaroos Bounce Back to Health

Innovative medicinal application developed fights gum diseases in kangaroos

Hebrew University Mourns Passing of Dedicated Leader, Philanthropist Robert H. Smith

Long-time Friend Fostered the Strength of Hebrew University, Israel and the American Jewish Community

BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION GRANTS $5 MILLION FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH AT THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM

Grant to Advance Treatment of Deadly Visceral Leishmaniasis Disease Spread by Sand Flies, Which Infects 500,000 Annually

Robert H. Smith "Feeding the Future" with $15 Million Gift to HU

Challenge Grant from Noted Real Estate Developer’s Foundation to Lead the Way in Ending Global Hunger, Improving Nutrition