Cummings Veterinary Medical Center

A Voice for the Unsung Heroes

Wednesday, May 5th, 2021

As a vet tech, Michael Santasieri enjoyed teaching. When a new tech training job at the Foster Hospital for Small Animals was created, he knew it was the perfect fit.

First MA Bald Eagle Rat Poisoning Death Highlights Wider Problem

Wednesday, May 5th, 2021

Clinical associate professor Maureen Murray comments in Patch.com on the death of an eagle from rodenticide poisoning, the first recorded in the species in MA.

Pile of rat poison on white background -Wheat, corn and sunflower mixed with poison

A Tale of Two Tapirs

Tuesday, April 6th, 2021

When a Baird’s tapir at Franklin Park Zoo gave birth to twins, Cummings Veterinary Medical Center stepped up to provide emergency neonatal care

Face masks pose a danger to animals and wildlife, according to veterinarians

Monday, February 1st, 2021

Small-animal surgery resident Catherine Stecyk spoke with The Grafton News about a new hazard she’s been seeing during the pandemic—pets ingesting face masks.

x-ray of 2 medical face masks in dog's stomach and small intestine

Seeing Further

Tuesday, December 1st, 2020

As a veterinary technician working in nuclear medicine and CT, Josh Peters has the unique capability to help reveal health issues in animals of all sizes

Joshua Peters, Diagnostic Imaging Technician, poses for a photo outside the Large Animal Hospital on campus at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University on November 17, 2020.

Vets urge dog owners to keep masks out of reach after several emergencies

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020

Boston 25 News reports on risks related to pets ingesting face masks, following an emergency surgery at Foster Hospital performed by resident and alumna Catherine Stecyk.

Lovable, chocolate colored dog holding surgical mask in his mouth.

For the Love of Horses

Saturday, October 10th, 2020

Bridget Hatch planned on being a professional rider, but when a vet tech job opened at the large-animal hospital, she couldn’t pass up the opportunity.