Make a Match!

UW Veterinary Care will match funds for the following items:

Siemens Fluoroscopy Unit (~150K total/~75K match)
Fluoroscopy is used extensively for urinary, neurologic, and gastrointestinal studies, as well as for making x-rays of large dogs or other animals such as sheep, llamas, foals and calves. Because of the age of our current fluoroscopy unit image quality has deteriorated and replacement parts for the unit are no longer available. A new fluoroscopy unit would improve the interface with our digital radiography system, enhance image retrieval, presentations, and long-term archiving.

Vitek Automated Microbiology System (~$60K/~$30K match)
Our current microbiology system will no longer be serviceable after December 2011 because of its age.. The improved microbial identification technology that a Vitek Automated System instrument offers will increase our ability to accurately identify bacteria that cause disease in a variety of animal species.

Thromboelastograph Hemostasis Analyzer (~$35K/~$17.5K match)
Successful treatment of diseases involving abnormal blood clotting relies on accurate and timely diagnosis. This instrument provides a systemic view of clotting and would enhance our diagnostic capability by offering a sophisticated method of analyzing blood to guide diagnosis and management of serious bleeding and clotting disorders.

Diagnostic Stago STA Compact Coagulation Analyzer (~$38K/~$19K match)
State of the art coagulation testing now includes the evaluation of several individual blood clotting proteins to permit accurate diagnosis and prognosis, as well as to help manage serious disorders of blood clotting.

Three Autoclaves (~$100K each/$~$50K each match)
Autoclaves sterilize surgical and other medical instruments and thus are essential items for patient care. All UW Veterinary Care’s current autoclaves are older units (25+ years) that malfunction frequently and are difficult to service. Upgrades in autoclave technology would allow for faster surgical pack processing as well as rapid sterilization of items that may need to be used multiple times in any one day.

ER Triage Room Refurbishment (~$35K/~$17.5K match)
UW Veterinary Care is currently remodeling all small animal examination rooms, as well as a new small animal emergency room. The ER department is expanding an has acquired a much needed space for incoming triage. This process includes upgrading counter tops, cabinets, and examination tables as well as installing better lighting.