Harnessing Empathy in the Face of Emergencies
After the attacks of 9/11, Michelle Emmott decided to pursue her true passion. She’s now a veterinary technician in the Foster Hospital ER, nursing pets and teaching those around her.
Emergency Medicine & Critical Care
Face Masks Pose a Health Risk to Animals
Veterinarians warn pet owners to keep dogs away from masks—and urge all to properly dispose of used face coverings
Vets urge dog owners to keep masks out of reach after several emergencies
Boston 25 News reports on risks related to pets ingesting face masks, following emergency surgery at Foster Hospital performed by resident and alumna Catherine Stecyk
Face masks pose a danger to animals and wildlife, according to veterinarians
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
A Tale of Two Tapirs
When a Baird’s tapir at Franklin Park Zoo gave birth to twins, Cummings Veterinary Medical Center stepped up to provide emergency neonatal care
A Voice for the Unsung Heroes
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.
Nationwide Blood Shortage Impacting Pets Throughout The Commonwealth
Veterinarians south of Boston are in need of blood donors for dogs and cats.
Staying Power
For Clare Timothy, BVSc, ACVECC, caring for veterinary emergency and critical care patients is one of the most rewarding aspects of her job.
Worth the Whistle
The ZCAM team pulled out all the stops to care for service intern Lucyanne Megan’s guinea pig