UW School of Veterinary Medicine cardiologists are learning a new, lifesaving technique thanks to support from UW Veterinary Care client Jerry Falci. Falci found out his labradoodle, Jet, had severe pulmonic stenosis after he got …
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Enacting Positive Change in Veterinary Medicine
Posted onLike most veterinarians, Ruthanne Chun DVM’91 knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from childhood. “You know the cliche of ‘I’ve always loved animals.’ As a kid, I wanted to be a veterinarian, and when …
Leading, Learning, and Loving
Posted onThe Renk Learning Center in the UW School of Veterinary Medicine looks a little different these days and a lot more colorful. In October, the school unveiled a new mural from Milwaukee muralist Tia Richardson. …
Ask a UW Veterinarian: Tips for Choosing Tick Protection
Posted onThis expert response comes from Amy Nichelason and Maria Verbrugge, clinical assistant professor and clinical instructor, respectively, of primary care services at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine. Question: Many types of tick prevention products …
Meet Tomorrow’s Veterinarians
Posted onRead or watch the news these days, and you’ll likely hear of a veterinarian shortage. Throughout America, the number of pet owners is growing. More households are learning the power and benefits of the human-animal …
Client Support Helps Find Cause of Common Dog Disease
Posted onWhen Allison Smith and Tom McManus noticed their Labrador Retriever, Beau, was breathing noisily more often and walking differently, they knew something was wrong. After taking Beau to the veterinarian, they discovered he had laryngeal …
Support Network: Veterinary Medical Social Worker Serves Hospital Team and Clients
Posted onWhen Kevin Kasza entered his oncology clinical rounds as a fourth-year student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, he knew it would have some challenges. Oncology, the study and treatment of cancer, …
Place for Practice: Gifts Enhance Educational Spaces and Learning Tools
Posted onWilliam and Shirley Maeck’s impact on the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine continues to live on in the Maeck Clinical Skills Training Center. This bright and inviting state-of-the-art teaching space, which opened five …
27 Years of Dedication and Love
Posted onIt takes a lot of love and dedication to keep up with something for 27 years. Ramona Widick sure knows this. For each of the past 27 years, she has made a donation to the …
Against All Odds: Subliminal’s Journey to Star of the Breed
Posted onTom and Kelli Cull knew Subliminal would be an excellent cow when they saw her exhibited as a three-year-old at a Holstein show in 2012. For the ten years the Culls have had her on …