University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital

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University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital

The state’s premier veterinary hospital, part of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, offers all kinds of veterinary care for all kinds of animals.
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Level 1 trauma center with round-the-clock service? Specialists that draw patients from miles around? State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities? The Veterinary Teaching Hospital has a lot in common with human medical centers, but our facility is here to help animal patients: anything from alpacas to zebra finches. As part of the University of Illinois and the state’s only College of Ve

terinary Medicine, the hospital also plays an important role in educating the veterinarians of tomorrow and expanding knowledge and treatments to improve animal lives. With more than 80 veterinarians on staff, including more than two dozen specialists as well as interns and residents, the hospital has experts in fields from anesthesia to zoo medicine. There are boarded specialists in both large and small animal internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology, radiology, emergency and critical care, dermatology, oncology, theriogenology (animal reproduction), and more. Each year more than 20,000 animal patients from across Illinois and beyond visit the hospital. Most are referred by their primary care veterinarian for specialty care, but animal owners can also use our services for routine health care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency service and intensive care, or for on-farm animal care provided through an ambulatory service.

09/20/2024

Urgent and Convenient Care or Emergency Room? Dr. Canaan Shores, instructor in Urgent and Convenient Care, helps guide dog and cat owners through the decision of where to go when their pet is in need. 🐶🐱

When your pet needs urgent care, where do you turn? The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital is ready for you.

09/19/2024

researchers are doing exciting work behind the scenes to make everyday life better in Central Illinois.

Discover how! 👉 https://bit.ly/3TzLdOc

09/17/2024

Radar earned an Illini "good boy" scarf during his recent visit to the Dermatology/ Otology Service. Radar received this honor for a being a perfectly well-behaved patient during his allergen screening tests. We also suspect that the selection process was influenced by Radar's adorable face and cuddly demeanor. 🧡

Radar is pictured with his favorite Dermatology Technicians, Miriah and Delaney, who took the very best care of him.

09/11/2024

We are a full-time instructor/lecturer at .

Pursue your passion and join our collegial team focused on delivering outstanding care at our companion animal clinic, educating future veterinarians, & advancing small animal medicine.

Apply by Sept. 15: https://bit.ly/3YX0coS

09/09/2024

Despite feeling under the weather, Chunk made everyone at smile when he came to visit due to an ear infection.

After a thorough ear cleaning and some meds, he was sent home to recuperate. 🤗

09/03/2024

Injury and lameness are not rare occurrences for athletes, both humans as well as horses. 🏇

Read more from Dr. Annette McCoy about chronic and acute injuries that can occur in athletic horses and what can be done to help prevent them.

Equine surgeon Dr. Annette McCoy shares her expertise on how to identify, prevent, and treat common causes of lameness in athletic horses.

08/26/2024

Happy National Dog Day! And, a belated happy 16th birthday to Bing! 🥳

Bing is a regular in the rehabilitation service so they couldn't miss celebrating his big day. Due to some chronic medical concerns he has been visiting twice weekly, with little deviation, since November 2019. We are thrilled to see him living his best life as an aging pet!

08/23/2024

It was all about wellness for Dezi, a four and a half-year-old Irish Wolfhound, during a recent visit to Primary Care. Dezi was so sweet during the annual wellness check and vaccines, and even posed for a picture with Dr. Baratta-Martin and fourth-year student Erin. 🩺

08/20/2024

Jaime Lyke spent the summer with other students and Dr. Matt Allender monitoring the health of free-living turtles for the college's Wildlife Epidemiology Laboratory. 🐢

Read how she worked to "save the world, one turtle at a time":
https://bit.ly/4dMZoqM

Veterinary students at the University of Illinois catch free-living Blanding's and other turtles to collect data on their health.

08/16/2024

Callie visited the dermatology and otology service recently for allergen screening testing to determine which pollens, mold spores, and other environmental components might be triggering her itchy allergic skin. She was an excellent and highly photogenic patient who loved the attention from the dermatology team and the camera.

Callie is pictured with Sara, a fourth-year veterinary student. The other photo is Callie's intradermal (skin) test demonstrating her positive and negative results. The results of this test will be used to begin immunotherapy treatment, i.e. "allergy injections," that are custom-made for Callie.

Callie earned her bright orange Illini scarf for being an exemplary dermatology patient! 🤗

08/13/2024

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Meet Dr. Stephanie Bruner, a clinical assistant professor in the dermatology and otology service.

"I think of myself as a skin detective. Even though I may be seeing my fifth allergic cat of the day or my third dog with pemphigus this month, each one of them will have a nuance to their condition that I need to discover and address."

Find out more about Dr. Bruner: https://bit.ly/3YFbyO3

08/09/2024

"We always can do better." Dr. Joanna Schmit, boarded specialist in veterinary oncology, sat down with to discuss the open clinical trials in oncology, including three that can only be found at .

Watch the interview: https://bit.ly/3LXv7tr

Learn more about all clinical trials: https://bit.ly/3vU4yLZ

Champaign, Ill. (WCIA) Dr. Joanna Schmit is a boarded specialist in veterinary oncology at the University of Illinois. As part of the clinical trials team, she works with referring veterinarians an…

08/07/2024

. Sometimes it takes just a bit of creativity to make rehab fun for our patients. This has been fondly coined as the "squeeze cheese" tactic, and it's a fan favorite. 😁🧀

07/30/2024

Hope is taking her name seriously and spreading inspiration to other patients. The four and a half-year-old ferret finished her last round of radiation.

Way to go, Hope! 🎉

07/25/2024

Welcome Olive!🤗 The two-month-old Labrador Retriever stopped by Primary Care for her first puppy exam with Dr. Baratta-Martin and fourth-year DVM student Katie (pictured).

07/22/2024

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Meet Dr. Joseph Bruner, a clinical assistant professor in the small animal internal medicine service.

"... my academic and research interests are mostly centered on diseases of the respiratory tract and pulmonology. Brachiocephalic Airway Disease is a special interest due to my own dogs and the multifactorial nature of the condition. I especially enjoy my interactions with students, interns, residents, and clients. I find that teaching clients about their pets and educating our future veterinarians provides me a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment as I perform my second act in a profession that I truly love."

Find out more about Dr. Bruner: https://bit.ly/4bPC6Px

07/19/2024

Join Dr. Sulagna Chakraborty, Postdoctoral Research Associate at , for a presentation on how human behavior can impact risks associated with ticks. Attendees will learn about tick-borne disease and tips on how to protect themselves while enjoying nature.

📅 Wednesday, July 31, 12 - 1 p.m.
📍 Virtual

Register 👉 https://bit.ly/3Sb9QQI

07/17/2024

Bird flu, swine flu, and other animal influenzas have taken media coverage by storm, but what impacts do they have on human and pet health?

Dr. Jim Lowe, associate dean for online programs and extension at , answers those very important questions.

👉 https://bit.ly/3LqRDe7

Avian influenza has sickened cows and a few people. Dr. Jim Lowe at the College of Veterinary Medicine explains how influenza viruses work.

07/15/2024

Today is , and while we hope for the best, it's a good idea to plan for unexpected events. Here are a few helpful tips to keep your pets safe. 🚒

07/12/2024

In honor of , learn more about Tobias Ellis and the art of being a farrier, as host Justin Brauer takes you behind-the-scenes. 🐴

👉 https://storied.illinois.edu/farrier/

Tobias Ellis, a farrier with the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, practices an age-old tradition on a very modern campus.

07/11/2024

Happy National Pet Photo Day! 📷 Pets come in all shapes and sizes. Share your favorite pet photos in the comments!

07/09/2024

Dr. Alex Gochenauer, Pharmacist at , has been named as the Vice President of the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists Board of Directors. 👏

Read more about this prestigious honor: https://bit.ly/4cXfVYV

07/05/2024

Summer temperatures are here to stay 🥵 Make sure your pet is summer ready!

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Avoid heat stroke and other summer hazards for your pet with these tips from Dr. Canaan Shores at the University of Illinois.

07/03/2024

Ellie's hard work looks a bit different than some of our other patients, but we cheer for her just as hard. 🧡

Sometimes you have to meet your patients where they are, not where you want them to be. Slow progress is still progress! Way to go Ellie! 😁

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Videos

4th of July is Coming - Call Your Veterinarian

Independence Day celebrations are quickly approaching! Learn how to help reduce stress in your pets 🐶🐱: https://www.medicaldistrictvet.com/blog/tips-for-pets-and-fireworks/ Most veterinary clinics are closed on July 4, so plan ahead if in need of medications.

Rocky Goes Home

Rocky is done conducting neurology rounds and headed home with some new wheels. 👨‍🦽 He will be getting his new permanent set soon. Way to go, Rocky! 🧡

Celebrating with our Vet Med family today!

We love celebrating final chemotherapy visits by ringing a bell. 🛎 Today, our hearts extend to someone in the #IllinoisVetMed family as they celebrate the same with their young child after three long years of treatment for leukemia. 🎉 In celebration, here are a few of our bell ringing ceremonies over the years in honor of him and his strength.

2023 was filled with friendly faces, new and returning. Take a walk down memory lane with a look at the top ten posts from this year. Happy New Year! We look forward to being there for you in 2024! 🎆

We are here for you! The Veterinary Teaching Hospital emergency service is available 24/7/365 to stabilize patients with emergent and critical care needs. 🧡

Stevie Licks eating during recovery

A bite to the face did not keep Stevie Licks, a bearded dragon, down! Stevie came to see us in mid-April because another pet in the home bit her. With care from Dr. Amanda Wong and the Zoo Med team, including several days in the hospital, Stevie went home where she got additional special care, such as eye soaks, antibiotics, and extra time under an infrared lamp. Her family was thrilled that she was doing well: "She has her stubborn attitude back. Which is a really great thing to see." By mid-May, Stevie was opening both eyes again and eating on her own, prompting Stevie's mom to tell her, "You really are a rock star!"🤩 #VetMedIllinois

DCM Repair Study - Seeking

Clinical Trial For DCM Dogs: This study aims to investigate if a new treatment, rapamycin, can reduce heart size and improve function during the occult/preclinical stage of dilated cardiomyopathy (ODCM) in dogs already receiving pimobendan. Dogs that pass the echocardiographic and full screening tests are eligible to enroll in this 6-month study. Video courtesy of WCIA3/ciLiving: https://bit.ly/3leoZDo More information about the study: https://bit.ly/3Ls3Z6S

Thank You Pharmacy Technicians!

It's National Veterinary Technician Week! 🎉 Cue the 'Thank You Note' writing music... Dr. Forsythe and her team want to give a big shoutout to their awesome pharmacy technicians during National Veterinary Technician Week. Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed! 🧡

A Big Thanks from Dr. Barger and Dr. Whittington

It's National Veterinary Technician Week! 🎉 Dr. Barger and Dr. Whittington want to give a special thanks to all the veterinary technicians at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital for their hard work and dedication to keeping their patients happy and healthy! 🧡 💙