A stray dog’s journey led to a historic medical first at the University of Minnesota—and a new horizon for canine and human cancer care.

The annual House Officer Completion Ceremony celebrates the achievements and contributions of outgoing residents and interns.

Whether repairing broken bones, removing tumors, or healing athletic injuries, a combination of ingenuity and collaboration is vital for this Veterinary Medical Center team

The award is given to students who demonstrate exceptional aptitude through initiative, diagnostic skill, dexterity, and perioperative care of animals undergoing surgery.

A fractured pelvis put the life of a cat in question, but help from veterinary surgeons, a rescue foster home and a donor-funded grant gave her and her kittens a second chance.

When medical bills for both her own cancer diagnosis and her cat’s long-term ear issues piled up, one owner got a helping hand from generous strangers. 

Born with six legs and a host of complex medical abnormalities, life looked bleak for Bernard the Boston terrier puppy. Then, a dog rescue and experts at the UMN Veterinary Medical Center gave him a second chance. 

Residents and interns wrapping up their time at CVM are honored for their contributions at annual House Officer Completion Ceremony