The University of Wisconsin is located in Madison, the state capital, which has a population of about 260,000. The School of Veterinary Medicine facility has a modern veterinary medical teaching hospital, an expanded Clinical Skills Training Center, and high-quality lab space for teaching and research. The curriculum provides a broad education in veterinary medicine with learning experiences in food animal medicine and other specialty areas. The school has an outstanding research program and many faculty members have joint appointments with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the School of Medicine and Public Health, the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, the National Wildlife Health Laboratory, and the North Central Dairy Forage Center. These connections provide robust educational opportunities for students. The School of Veterinary Medicine is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty.