Dean Peltoniemi leads the Faculty and is responsible for, among other things, Faculty development, the effectiveness and efficiency of Faculty operations as well as the implementation of the University’s strategic plan at the Faculty.
Vice-Dean Keto-Timonen is responsible for academic affairs and digitalisation, and also veterinary specialization education.
Vice-Dean Mykkänen is responsible for public engagement, bilingual affairs and fund-raising.
Vice-Dean Simojoki is responsible for research and teaching infrastructures as well as the clinical operating environment.
When the Dean is not available and it’s necessary, Vice-Dean Heli Simojoki will deputise the Dean.
Vice-Dean Sironen is responsible for research affairs and doctoral education. She is also responsible on sustainability and responsibility, incl. One Health.
The Faculty Council consists of the Dean and 12 other members. The members and their deputies are elected for a four-year term (student members for two years). The professors and assistant professors elect eight members amongst themselves. The other personnel and the students both elect three members amongst themselves.
The agendas and minutes of the Faculty Council are posted in Finnish on the University's
Services Coordinator Kati Mukkula
(Head of administration Marko Niemi)
Information for directors of the departments and Veterinary Teaching Hospital, please see the contact details.