Veterinary Innovation Hub

We lead bold change across the animal health industry.

Led by Faculty. Driven by Students. Powered by Innovation.

The Veterinary Innovation Hub at the University of Illinois is dedicated to enhancing care delivery efficiency, seamlessly integrating technology, and fostering research and development partnerships.

More About VIH

The hub is designed to be the embodiment of a Land Grant university for the 21^st century. It will both develop new ways to use technology in the delivery of veterinary care and veterinary education and at the same time build on the college’s world-class educational programs for veterinarians, allied industry, and animal owners.

Dr. Jim Lowe, Associate Dean

Mission

We actively support innovation in animal health, well-being, and food security initiatives.

Vision

We continually strive to combine innovation and collaboration to make a lasting impact.

Projects

We challenge the status quo in veterinary medicine by leveraging today’s technology

Turning Animal Health Challenges into Solutions

At the Veterinary Innovation Hub (VIH), we help animal health businesses harness the power of data—not just to gather it, but to use it.

We are a cross-campus consulting group built around one core capability: data science. With deep expertise in AI, analytics, and database architecture, we work alongside veterinary and animal health partners to solve high-impact problems using tailored, actionable insights.

What is Data Science?

Data science is the art and science of making sense of data. It uses statistics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) to reveal patterns, trends, and opportunities hidden within complex information. In the animal health industry, this means smarter decisions, optimized operations, and better outcomes—for animals, people, and businesses.

How Can We Help?

We don’t just offer tools. We offer tailored strategies that solve the right problems, grounded in a deep understanding of both animal health and emerging technologies.

Apply AI Strategically

We help identify the best AI models based on your goals—whether that’s predicting outcomes, automating tasks, or spotting trends you didn’t know existed.

Build Smarter Databases

Your data is only as good as your system. We guide you in constructing organized, actionable databases that unlock real-time insights and improve your workflows.

Optimize What You Already Have

Whether you’re coding algorithms, building a dashboard, or mapping out a client strategy, you’ll gain tangible skills in data science, problem-solving, and client communication.

Cross-Disciplinary Expertise

Our secret sauce is collaboration. We pull in talent from across the university—from veterinary science and engineering to data science and business—delivering insights that go beyond surface-level solutions.

Join Our Student Innovation Team

We have hands-on opportunities to work on real-world business problems while building your resume with high-value, interdisciplinary experience.

Join Our Student Team

Ready to Make Your Data Work for You?

Let’s start a conversation. The Veterinary Innovation Hub is here to help you solve, optimize, and innovate—with data as your competitive edge.

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