How one pet’s donation can help save another’s life
As demand continues to rise, the blood donor program needs more canine and feline donors.
Celebrating Janice Inman Leflet’s lasting impact at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories
After two decades of dedicated service to Colorado State University, Janice Inman Leflet begins a well‑earned retirement at the end of this month.
Linda Hutson’s legacy of excellence and compassion
Linda Hutson, the finance director for the veterinary hospitals, is retiring later this month after working at CSU for 26 years.
Charting new paths in veterinary cardiology: A profile of Dr. Brian A. Scansen
Dr. Brian Scansen’s journey into veterinary cardiology wasn’t a straightforward path. If his career were charted like an ECG, the rhythm would look irregular, full of pauses, pivots, and unexpected turns that ultimately shaped his path far more than any long-term plan would. Scansen grew up on an island in Washington state, between Everett and Snohomish, where, as he put it, life […]
How CSU students and veterinarians support service dogs in training
A CSU student club called Collar Scholars is preparing dogs to provide critical support for people with disabilities nationwide.
A life’s purpose caring for animals
The Spalding family has donated to CSU to support multiple programs and projects, including the University’s new state-of-the-art Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex, or VHEC.
Dr. Josh Daniels wins national award for diagnostic excellence
Dr. Josh Daniels, associate professor at CSU, received the 2025 AAVLD Award for Excellence in Diagnostic Veterinary Microbiology, honoring his impactful career in bacteriology, committee leadership, and dedication to veterinary diagnostic service.
Who cares for the caregivers? CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital makes mental health a priority
Veterinary house officers at CSU face intense emotional and professional challenges as they care for complex cases while pursuing advanced training. The Specialist in Training Gratitude Fund supports their mental health and well-being through on-site counseling, emergency financial aid, and wellness events.
CSU’s Alysha Ducharme named Veterinary Technician of the Year
Alysha Ducharme, technician manager for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, was named Technician of the Year by the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians.
The pathogen hunter: Next-Generation Sequencing tracks down genetic mutations
Jessica Henley leads CSU’s Next-Generation Sequencing core, using advanced Illumina technology to uncover genetic clues behind disease, support public health, and empower researchers with cutting-edge genomic tools.
Looking into the future with experimental pathology
The CSU Experimental Pathology Facility is shaping the future of pathology by helping researchers evaluate samples and design studies that advance medical knowledge, offering clinical, anatomic, and molecular pathological expertise.
The heart of the hospital: Patti Clark retires after nearly 40 years as veterinary technician
Operating room manager Patti Clark, who rarely sits still, is retiring from the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital after nearly four decades of dedicated service.
Completing the cycle: Equine rehab service provides customized recovery for injured horses
CSU’s Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation provides personalized recovery for injured horses using advanced treatments and a dedicated team.
Dr. Kristy Pabilonia named the 2024 recipient of the AAVLD E.P. Pope Award
Kristy Pabilonia, executive director of Clinical Diagnostics for CSU’s Veterinary Health System (VHS), was named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians’ E.P. Pope Award.
Small Animal Rehabilitation: Restoring mobility and hope
The CSU Small Animal Small Animal Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy service works with companion animals and their owners to treat joint, muscle, and tendon injuries and diseases, including arthritis and canine cruciate ligament injury.