From the perspective of Richard Barajas, diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial for both the current and long-term success of the School of Veterinary Medicine. “Ultimately, we are preparing students to go out and be …
On Call
Ask a UW Veterinarian: Puzzled by Dog’s Snoring
Posted onThis expert response comes from clinical assistant professor Elizabeth Alvarez and clinical instructor Maria Verbrugge DVM’03 with the UW Veterinary Care Primary Care service. Question: We have an old English mastiff; he has been to …
Patient Profile: A Rare Jem
Posted onWhen Jason Bleedorn first met Jem, he saw that the pup’s front legs “curved inward like a banana.” A young rescue dog from Indiana, Jem had a bone deformity in both front legs, likely stemming …
Showing Devotion Through Drastic Change
Posted onPatient, dedicated, flexible, resilient — these are just a few words to describe the commitment shown by SVM faculty, staff, and students while navigating the new territory of COVID-19. In the face of COVID-19, …
Advancing the Fight Against a Global Pandemic
Posted onBy studying the novel coronavirus from many angles and disciplines, UW–Madison is at the forefront of fighting COVID-19. School of Veterinary Medicine researchers are leading several of these studies, helping to address major challenges of …
From Orthopedic Researcher to Advocate for Health Justice
Posted onFive Questions with Shannon Walsh PhD’20 On Call: What originally brought you to the Comparative Biomedical Sciences (CBMS) graduate program and your area of PhD research? Walsh: My overarching inspiration for pursuing a PhD was …
Companion Animal Fund Grant Program Supports 11 New Studies
Posted onThanks to grants from the school’s Companion Animal Fund, faculty and residents at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) will launch 11 new research projects aimed at improving animal health care. Over $126,000 in …
An Advocate for Pet Health and Perpetual Learning
Posted onOn Nov. 2, 1987, Sandi Sawchuk began her first day with the School of Veterinary Medicine and UW Veterinary Care, helping to establish the hospital’s Primary Care service. This April, she retired after nearly 33 …
Coping Creatively with COVID-19: Sew Grateful
Posted onA playful project where Patience is a patient and a virtue too It took Cindy Pischke over an hour to sew her first golden retriever-themed face mask. She taught herself the technique after watching a …
Ask a UW Veterinarian: Concerns Around Pets and COVID-19
Posted onThis expert response comes from Ruthanne Chun, associate dean for clinical affairs and director of UW Veterinary Care, with additional information from the American Veterinary Medical Association and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Question: …