UC Davis receives $75M gift for new teaching hospital and more
The University of California, Davis, received a $75 million gift from philanthropists Kathy Chiao and Kenneth Hao to support the new small animal teaching hospital and programs in animal-human translational medicine. The gift will also fund scholarships and aid programs to make veterinary care more accessible.
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) Weill School of Veterinary Medicine received a $75 million gift from philanthropists Kathy Chiao and Kenneth Hao. The gift supports the school's new small animal hospital, animal-human translational medicine, scholarships, and programs for individuals unable to afford veterinary care. The new teaching hospital, scheduled to open in 2030, will be named in recognition of Chiao and Hao. It is designed to care for up to 25,000 animals in various specialties and will feature expanded spaces for veterinary clinicians and training. The gift is part of UC Davis' $750 million planned expansion for the veterinary medicine complex. The donation will also support aid programs, including student-led clinics and shelter medicine programs, and expand the school's scholarship endowment.
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