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The University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center has been providing veterinary care to the region for over 120 years.
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The University of Minnesota’s Lewis Small Animal Hospital provides the area's most comprehensive care for companion animals including specialty, emergency, urgent, and primary care. Our small animal hospital provides patients with access to expert veterinarians with an extended network of specialists and technology. A not-for-profit teaching hospital, our clinic provides cutting-edge services and is proud to help shape the future of veterinary medicine.

06/11/2026

A rare skull tumor threatened Carma the St. Bernard’s future, but advanced imaging, 3D surgical planning, and a dedicated care team gave her a second act 🐾

Carma’s tumor was so rare that the pathology cited essentially one prior case report in dogs at our hospital. To prepare for an orbitectomy, Dr. Jennifer Kelley, a veterinary dentist and oral surgeon and a College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor, and her team produced a 3D-printed replica of Carma’s skull, which she used for surgical planning and kept at her side during the four-hour procedure.

For Carma’s owner, Carissa Wyant, the diagnosis was terrifying, but seeing the 3D-printed skull before surgery gave her a new insight into the procedure. “When people are telling you things and showing you X-rays, it’s hard to visualize,” Wyant says. “But to hold it in your hands and see where the lump is and see what they’re going to do helped.”

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05/29/2026

Meet the Small Animal Surgery Team 🐾 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 Small Animal Surgery team performs hundreds of procedures each year that save and improve patient lives. The service is split into three speciality areas: orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, and sports medicine and rehabilitation, also known as medical orthopedics. Together, they tackle issues that span the entire body, from mending broken bones to removing tumors to preventing injuries to joints, limbs, and muscles.

05/27/2026

Veterinary researchers are analyzing how puppies move in hopes of using that data to create guidelines for development and exercise—and potentially earlier detection of diseases 🐾

With each step they take, puppies participating in a clinical study at the University of Minnesota are building a knowledge base that researchers hope will not only safely guide their growth and fitness but also allow earlier intervention in cases of disease.

The study is led by Dr. Wanda Gordon-Evans, professor of surgery at the College of Veterinary Medicine and head of the Small Animal Surgery and Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation services at the college’s Veterinary Medical Center.

Read more: https://profiles-vetmed.umn.edu/article/step-right-direction

04/30/2026

As a university teaching hospital, our deep commitment to quality at the Lewis Small Animal Hospital is founded upon our role in teaching the next generation of veterinarians 🐾🥼

This dedication to excellence is reflected in our accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), a distinction held by only 15% of small animal veterinary practices in North America. This distinction means we voluntarily meet or exceed more than 900 rigorous standards in areas such as surgery, patient care, diagnostic testing and emergency services.

Whether you are here for primary care or specialty referral services, our role as a teaching facility ensures that our patients benefit from a community of professionals who hold themselves to the highest standards of excellence and compassionate care.

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$At the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, "family medicine" takes on a whole new meaning 🐱 A fract...$

04/29/2026

At the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, "family medicine" takes on a whole new meaning 🐱

A fractured pelvis put the life of a cat named Casey in question, but help from veterinary surgeons, a rescue foster home and a donor-funded grant gave her and her kittens a second chance. “As soon as I heard that there was a mama with medical needs and babies in need of a place to land, I immediately agreed to bring them home,” says Danielle Muller, a veterinary assistant who brought Casey and her kittens home to foster.

Casey is back to running, jumping, pouncing, and playing just like any other cat and remains available for adoption through Last Hope in Farmington, MN.

Read more: https://profiles-vetmed.umn.edu/article/family-medicine

04/23/2026

Everyone give a 🫶 for our Clinical Pathology team!

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04/20/2026

Happy National Lab Week 🧪🥼 This week, we're learning more about how the Clinical Pathology team helps you and your pet!

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04/17/2026

How brain surgery and an innovative vaccine treatment gave one family two more years with their beloved dog, Izzy 🐾

When Nancy Baker heard the rhythmic jingling of Izzy’s collar in the darkness, she instantly knew what was happening. Their 10-year-old dog was having a seizure and suffering from brain cancer.

Through the incredible work of the Canine Brain Tumor Program, Izzy underwent a complex brain surgery performed to remove a meningioma. The surgery was followed by an innovative vaccine protocol, using Izzy’s tumor tissue to create a tailored vaccine. It’s one of the only anti-brain tumor vaccines still used today.

📰 Read more: https://profiles-vetmed.umn.edu/article/gift-time

04/07/2026

Did you learn something new about your pet's nutrition? 🤔🐾

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03/24/2026

Finn, a 6-year-old Devon Rex, has beaten the odds more than once, first surviving a potentially fatal infectious disease and then facing a rare, painful case of dry eye that traditional treatments couldn’t fix 👁️ 🐾

When standard therapies for dry eye disease failed to provide relief for Finn, the Ophthalmology Service at UMN Veterinary Medical Center turned to a procedure rarely documented in feline literature: Parotid Duct Transposition.

By rerouting the salivary duct to bathe the eye, Dr. Jordan Roberts was able to alleviate Finn's chronic discomfort and prevent potential blindness. Cases like Finn’s help raise awareness for surgical options that can significantly improve patient outcomes when medical management options are exhausted.

Today, Finn is running, jumping, and checking out everything in his path! Read more: https://profiles-vetmed.umn.edu/article/chronically-uncomfortable

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1365 Gortner Avenue
Saint Paul, MN
55108

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http://www.vmc.umn.edu/

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