Note: With the start of the fall semester at UW-Madison you may have seen recent updates or news stories related to campus operations and changes made to reduce the spread of COVID-19. UW Veterinary Care remains open and is operating under continued strict safety protocols in accordance with public health and veterinary medical guidelines to protect the health of our faculty, staff, students and clients. We look forward to continuing to serve you.
A RARE JEM
When UW Veterinary Care orthopedic surgeon 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. Bleedorn used advanced computer-assisted design software to virtually design and plan 3D models for each of Jem's many corrective surgeries, then manufactured 3D-printed bone models to rehearse corrective options and custom cutting guides for use in surgery. Ultimately, after several operations, Jem's bones healed, he started physical therapy, and was adopted soon after.
Each September, National Preparedness Month encourages Americans to be prepared for disasters or emergencies in their homes and communities. As wildfires rage across the West Coast, we're reminded of disasters' tragic impacts on people and animals. The American Veterinary Medical Association offers resources to prepare for the unexpected and ensure that animals are taken care of during emergencies. View information on pets and disasters, large animals and livestock, and wildfire smoke and animals.
The Small Animal Neurology Service is enrolling feline patients with a history of seizures that are receiving end-of-life treatment at UW Veterinary Care in a study evaluating the cause and effect of seizures on the brain in cats. This study will investigate the clinical signs and physical changes to the brain that are caused by seizures. The aim is to confirm that temporal lobe epilepsy, the most common type of epilepsy in humans, occurs in cats. This will advance treatment options for cats with epilepsy.
In anticipation and celebration of National Veterinary Technician Week, October 11-17, we recognize the critical contributions of veterinary technicians at UW Veterinary Care.
Our dedicated veterinary technicians are a key part of your animal's expert care team, supporting veterinarians in the routine, specialty and inpatient care of our patients. They are expertly trained to perform tests, procedures and treatments as ordered by our veterinarians, compassionately caring for your animal throughout their visit.
UW Veterinary Care's technicians are certified by the state and complete required continuing education to maintain certification and learn the latest in patient care. In addition to certified veterinary technicians, we are proud to also have technicians who are nationally recognized as veterinary technician specialists in their areas of expertise. Along with our broad range of board-certified specialists, these important members of the UW Veterinary Care team provide optimal care for animals of all kinds through their increased knowledge base and skills.
Related: UW Veterinary Care currently has several openings available for veterinary technician positions with various services throughout our hospital.
