The University of Veterinary Medicine provides opportunities for continuing education. Systematic and periodic courses transmit the most recent research results and experiences to practitioners, and the University also provides opportunities for veterinarians to specialise in a variety of fields. Continuing education also is a means of maintaining contact with graduates. Practitioners and the University have a mutual interest in a regular exchange of ideas and opinions. The objective of research is to promote the development of the disciplines of veterinary science.
Basic research provides a broad foundation for applied research.
The research capacity of the University of Veterinary Medicine is internationally recognised, and it pays special attention to educating a new generation of researchers who are internationally recognised. Institutes and clinics are centres of teaching and research and open to the public. They develop new methods of treatment and are the most competent partners in Austria. They are above all responsible for handling referrals. Routine activities should be limited to those compatible with a centre of research and teaching.