This weekend, I had the privilege of participating in the
College's largest, student-led community event of the year: Vet
School Open House. For 18 years, the College of Veterinary Medicine
& Biomedical Sciences has opened its doors for the public to
experience what veterinary medicine is all about. Hundreds of
students and volunteers come together on this special day to
dedicate their time to educate and entertain nearly 15,000 guests
with a vast array of animal exhibits and demonstrations. This year,
I had the honor to serve as a co-chair and surgeon for the famous
Teddy Bear Surgery.
Teddy Bear Surgery is a child's dream. Boys and girls of all
ages are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal to the
small animal hospital for "surgical repair". Tattered and torn from
years of love (or, an unfortunate run-in with the family dog),
these fuzzy friends often arrive with frayed stitching, broken
arms, missing eyes, and some even requi...
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