The University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (German: Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien - in short: VUW) was founded in 1767 as the world's third school for veterinary medicine (after Lyon and Alfort) by Milan's Ludovico Scotti, originally named k. k. Pferde-Curen- und Operationsschule (literally, "Imperial-Royal School for the Cure and Surgery of Horses"). At the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, topics that are important for society are researched. Her focus is on animal health as well as preventive veterinary medicine, public health and food safety. The research interests include the creation of a scientific basis for the well-being of animals, issues of animal husbandry, animal welfare and animal ethics.

School Director: Univ.-Prof. dr Petra Winter

Population: 3300

Population of Teaching Staff: 700

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