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Michael Schaer, D.V.M., a professor of small animal medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, will soon assume a new administrative role as special assistant to the dean.

Schaer has been a member of UF's veterinary college faculty since 1979. He served as associate chief of staff of UF's Small Animal Hospital from 1996 to 2009 and as chief of the small animal medicine service from 1979 to the present.

In his new post, Schaer, a board-certified specialist in both internal medicine and veterinary emergency and critical care, will work closely with the college's Office for Students and Instruction by helping to advise and orient veterinary students. He will also work with the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs and will remain involved in programs for interns and residents.

"Dr. Schaer has a distinguished record as a faculty member and clinician," said the college's dean, Glen Hoffsis, D.V.M. "He will bring his extensive experience and knowledge to the administration, which will yield great benefits, but at the same time he will be able to continue the important teaching and clinical roles that have always been his passion."

Schaer's new role will become effective later this summer.