Two gowned surgeons in hold surgical instruments in over a patient on an operating table.

Meet the Service: Small Animal Surgery

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

Casey, a black shorthair cat, lays on carpet in a home.

Family medicine

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.

A gray cat standing in green grass looking to the right of the camera

An unexpected gift of care

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. 

Bernard the black-and-white Boston terrier chews on a ball in his foster family's yard.

Uncharted surgical territory

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. 

Jessica Byrne and Lauren Ienello each hold an award standing together in front of a maroon background.

Wishing them well

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

Two black Labradors share an orange chew toy

Giving back, looking forward

When their beloved Labradors needed surgical care, the Stasneys turned to the Veterinary Medical Center time and time again. Now, they’re giving back in hopes of saving lives and advancing the field. 

Tiramisu

The dream team

Collaboration across care services at the Veterinary Medical Center helps Tiramisu the Shih Tzu overcome a series of health challenges

Hattie the French bulldog

‘A perfect storm’

Cross-hospital collaboration helps a young French bulldog overcome a barrage of severe gastrointestinal problems that nearly turned deadly