Andrew M. Hoffman reappointed dean of Penn Vet

    Dean Andrew Hoffman
    Penn School of Veterinary Medicine Dean Andrew Hoffman. (Image: Lisa Godfrey)

    Andrew M. Hoffman’s service as dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has been extended to June 30, 2030.

    His reappointment as the Gilbert S. Kahn Dean was announced by Interim President J. Larry Jameson and Provost John L. Jackson Jr. and is subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

    “Dean Hoffman is an empathetic, visionary, and effective leader who will steer the School to continued success,” Jameson said. “His first term has been marked by substantial enhancements to the educational, clinical, and research strengths of the Penn Vet community.”

    In March 2024, the Consultative Review Committee began work on a comprehensive review of Hoffman’s major first-term accomplishments. The charge further required the Committee to identify emerging challenges and opportunities facing the School and to review carefully the aims of In Principle and Practice, the University’s strategic framework.

    Read more about Dean Hoffman’s accomplishments on Penn Today.

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    About Penn Vet

    Ranked among the top ten veterinary schools worldwide, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) is a global leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical care. Founded in 1884, Penn Vet is the first veterinary school developed in association with a medical school. The school is a proud member of the One Health initiative, linking human, animal, and environmental health.

    Penn Vet serves a diverse population of animals at its two campuses, which include extensive diagnostic and research laboratories. Ryan Hospital in Philadelphia provides care for dogs, cats, and other domestic/companion animals, handling more than 30,000 patient visits a year. New Bolton Center, Penn Vet’s large-animal hospital on nearly 700 acres in rural Kennett Square, PA, cares for horses and livestock/farm animals. The hospital handles more than 6,300 patient visits a year, while our Field Services have gone out on more than 5,500 farm service calls, treating some 22,400 patients at local farms. In addition, New Bolton Center’s campus includes a swine center, working dairy, and poultry unit that provide valuable research for the agriculture industry.