veterinary technicians

Triumphing over Tetanus

Wednesday, July 29th, 2020

Not many dogs contract this infection—and many of those that do die. However, intensive care at the Foster Hospital saved two pets with severe tetanus in less than a year

Brooklyn, a three-year-old golden retriever, and Jayne Smith pose for a photo, along one of their usual walking paths where Brooklyn contracted tetanus but was successfully treated at Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.

Community Medicine Keeps Pets Out of Shelters

Wednesday, February 12th, 2020

Jane Waterfall, V18, and Kayla Sample were the first two community medicine interns at the Tufts at Tech veterinary clinic in Worcester. Here’s what they learned.

Veterinarians Kayla Sample and Jane Waterfall, V18 posing for camera at Tufts at Tech community medicine clinic

Five Ways to Keep Your Pet’s Teeth Healthy

Tuesday, October 29th, 2019

Kate Zukowski, a certified veterinary technician specializing in dental care, shares tips for improving animals’ oral health

certified veterinary technician Kate Zukowski examing a small dogs teeth

This Veterinary Technician Is Obsessed with Teeth

Tuesday, October 29th, 2019

Kate Zukowski, a certified veterinary technician at Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic, really wants to look inside your pet’s mouth

certified veterinary technician Kate Zukowski posing for camera

A Lot to Chew On

Wednesday, May 1st, 2019

Dental Week helps prepare veterinary students to meet the needs of future patients.

Stock photo of dachshund dog with a toothbrush on a light background

A life lesson in veterinary care

Friday, January 4th, 2019

Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic in Worcester, Mass., is the nation’s first on-the-job veterinary clinic at a high school developed in collaboration with a veterinary school.