Carrie Schroeder, section head of Anesthesiology at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, wants clinicians in both human and veterinary medicine to know they hold a lot more in common than they might think. An …
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An Inspired Leader: Kate Meurs DVM’90
Posted onIn April, Kate Meurs DVM’90 was named dean of North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. A strong leader, researcher, and teacher, Meurs joined NC State in 2011 as associate dean for research and …
Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Students Lead the Way
Posted onSAVMA President Tooley All About Building Community Zachary Tooley DVMx’23, the newest Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) president, says his first passion in life wasn’t veterinary medicine but wrestling. He began the sport …
Ask a UW Veterinarian: Treating Mast Cell Tumors
Posted onThis expert response comes from David Vail, professor and Barbara A. Suran Chair in Comparative Oncology at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine. Question: Is it still the best to have mast cells in dogs …
Hustle, Bustle, Compassion and Know-How: Behind the Scenes with UW Veterinary Care Staff
Posted onWhen clients bring their animal to UW Veterinary Care, they often speak with a receptionist, veterinarian, fourth-year DVM student, veterinary technician, or some combination. But between the handoff of a patient and the pickup of …
Grant Promoting Clinician-Scientist Training Propels SVM as Leader in Field
Posted onThe University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine is bolstering the veterinary clinician-scientist workforce through a five-year, $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Clinician scientists are those with training in clinical …
Veterinary Students Launch Software Startup to Serve Clinics
Posted onAnnie Pankowski, a student at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, never expected to add co-founder of a tech startup to her list of accomplishments. However, in a partnership with her sister, Ali …
Alumna Envisions, and Builds, a More Inclusive Veterinary Community
Posted onCara Williams has found a perfect fit as a veterinary medical officer at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but she faced numerous hurdles on the way to her dream career. Feelings …
Patient Profile: Police Horse Cooper Pulls Through
Posted onUpdate: In April 2022, Friends of Madison Mounted Horse Patrol reported that Cooper has recovered well in the off-season, was ridden in the mounted officer academy, and will be back to work for 2022. On …
Ask a UW Veterinarian: Protecting Pets from Insect Pests
Posted onThis expert response comes from Amy Nichelason, a veterinarian with UW Veterinary Care’s Primary Care service. Question: As the weather warms and more time is spent outdoors, how can we best protect our animal companions …