The VTH, more commonly referred to as OVUD, is the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Opened on 19 May 2010 as part of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Padua, it is now part of the University’s Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health (MAPS).

OVUD is the leading centre in the Triveneto region for the clinical care of companion animals, including unconventional pets, wildlife, farm animals and equines, thanks to the wide range of services it provides. Its beneficiaries are therefore pet owners, veterinary surgeons and students of the School of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, who undertake their clinical training here in preparation for their future professional careers.

The facility includes a 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Care, specialised clinics and diagnostic laboratories, which make OVUD a centre of excellence capable of treating a wide range of animal conditions.

OVUD is for the veterinary surgeon, the pet owner, the livestock farmer and the student.

The Hospital offers a range of solutions to each of these stakeholders. OVUD is therefore designed for veterinary surgeons and veterinary professionals. The presence of highly specialised operational units across the various disciplines of veterinary medicine enables professionals to work alongside the hospital to ensure the best possible care for their patients. The continuing education offered by OVUD is made possible by the strong collaborative relationship established with various private organisations in the area, including clinics and veterinary surgeons.

OVUD is for pet owners. The Emergency care department, consultation rooms, laboratories and operating rooms, as well as the option of hospitalisation, are just some of the many services the Hospital offers its patients. Pet owners can therefore bring their animals in for a consultation, and they will be treated as soon as possible by specialist staff.

OVUD is for students. As part of the MAPS Department at the University of Padua, OVUD provides practical training: the hands-on practical training for the veterinary surgeons of tomorrow. A university hospital means that students can carry out practical clinical work within the facility under the supervision of qualified vets, lecturers and expert researchers.

Dr Michele Berlanda has been the Hospital’s Medical Director since 1 January 2023.