By Alisyn Amant Michelle* swears she will never forget Feb. 19, 2021. It was her birthday, so she decided to take the day off to take Buster, the family’s Bouvier de Flandres, to their veterinarian …
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Grant Provides Lifesaving Pet Cancer Treatments at UW School of Veterinary Medicine
Posted onWhen Kiki, a daring 11-year-old black cat, became less bold and outgoing this January and started repeatedly sneezing, his family knew something was the matter. “For some cats, you might know they do not feel …
Companion Animal Fund Grant Program Supports 18 New Studies
Posted onThanks to the Companion Animal Fund Grant Program, faculty at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) will pursue 18 new research projects — seven more than in 2020 — aimed at improving animal health …
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 …
Making a Difference With Donor Support
Posted onHospital clients, clinic sponsors, alumni, community members, industry partners, and more — the UW School of Veterinary Medicine receives the gracious support of donors from all walks of life with gifts of every size, all …
Providing Lifesaving Treatments to More Pets
Posted onWhile some cats might startle or hide when they hear a loud noise, Kiki runs to the source to investigate. “Kiki has always been very strong-willed and even a bit aggressive. I have never had …
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 …
Laying the Foundation for Faculty Excellence
Posted onIn 2015, UW–Madison launched the All Ways Forward comprehensive fundraising campaign to move the university and its mission forward. As the campaign concludes this December, it has collectively inspired a sweeping surge of generosity and …
A Lifetime and Beyond of Giving Back
Posted onIn 2015, UW–Madison launched the All Ways Forward comprehensive fundraising campaign to move the university and its mission forward. As the campaign concludes this December, it has collectively inspired a sweeping surge of generosity and …