Many of our graduates contribute to academics and research in the veterinary profession. Others are on the front line providing clinical care to a variety of species. Some Penn Vet alumni contribute financially to annual giving, the Pet Memorial Program, and our Opportunity Scholarship Program.

The October veterinary trip was one of the most successful trips in the history of Native American Veterinary Services (NAVS). There were 34 participants: 5 large animal veterinarians, 8 small animal veterinarians, 8 veterinarian technicians, 3 students from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and 10 helpers

Parasites, porcupine quills and tooth infections were the focus of one area veterinarian’s recent trip to New Mexico. Last month, Dr. Andrew Nebzydoski of the Wallenpaupack Veterinary Clinic, spent three days addressing the healthcare needs of animals at three Native American reservations. Nebzydoski was one of several veterinarians, along with vet technicians and volunteers who assisted animals that would otherwise not receive the necessary treatment, that includes vaccinations, spays and neutering. Sponsored by the Native American Veterinary Services (NAVS), twice a year volunteers travel to reservations, where they treat residents’ animals at no cost.