ZimmVet, a veterinary clinic owned by UW School of Veterinary Medicine alumna Maria Krenz DVM’06, has been named the 2021 AAHA-Accredited Practice of the Year by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). AAHA is the …
Alumni News
An Alumna’s Journey to the Tokyo Olympics
Posted onIn July, Lisa Borzynski, a 1993 DVM graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, traveled to Tokyo, Japan as a Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) veterinarian for the Tokyo Olympics equestrian events. Originally …
A Home Fit for the School of Veterinary Medicine
Posted onBy Meghan Lepisto Where space limits once constrained the caseload and scheduling capacity for UW Veterinary Care’s high-demand specialty services, now there will be room to grow as clinicians deliver compassionate, pioneering care to thousands …
The Gift of Time and Training
Posted onAdam Lepold DVM’21, the first person awarded the Zoe and Lexi Wells Primary Care Internship at UW Veterinary Care, speaks with newfound confidence about his first few months as a veterinary intern. Having started in …
Supporting the Future Generation of Veterinarians
Posted onEmma Sweet DVMx’22, the inaugural recipient of the Veterinary Medicine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship, believes that substantial, meaningful progress comes from purposeful action, and action is needed to increase access to the profession. “People …
Four Honored With School of Veterinary Medicine 2021 Alumni Awards
Posted onThe University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) Alumni Advisory Board has recognized four graduates with 2021 alumni awards for achievements in advancing the veterinary medical profession, animal health and humanity. The awards were …
Steve Dale’s Pet World: Zoonosis
Posted on WGN Radio 720
Dr. Douglas Kratt, immediate past president American Veterinary Medical Association talks about zoonosis (illness we can get from animals) when visiting state fairs or other events. And emergency response and your pets; Dr. Kratt offers tips on disaster preparation. And we discuss dogs who may get sick from mushrooms or algae blooms in ponds or streams.
Bringing Pets on Vacation: What You Need To Know
Posted on Good Morning America
Dr. Marie Bucko, a veterinarian, said it's important to first ask yourself if bringing your pet on your next trip is what's best for them.
"Your pets are part of the family so it's understandable that you would want to bring them on a family trip," Bucko said in an interview with ABC News. "Sometimes it's not so simple and there's a lot to think about before bringing pets on vacation with us."
Data Shows Mink Fur Production Plummeted From Pandemic and Economy
Posted on WAOW
"We know that mink can become infected with that virus. We know that in the family mink belong to, Mustelids, are quite susceptible to that virus and we know that mink can transmit the virus at least to each other," State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene Konkle said.
Local to Global Disease Detection: Alumni in Public Health Address COVID-19 Crisis
Posted onOn two different sides of the world, two alumnae of the UW School of Veterinary Medicine were just getting settled into new professional roles when the novel coronavirus struck. They rolled up their sleeves, called …