People Profiles

An inside look at Veterinary Health System employees and teams.

A German Shepherd using a blue and black rear-support wheelchair stands on grass beside a sidewalk. The dog has shaved areas on the front legs and a large shaved patch across the back and hips, indicating recent medical treatment. The dog is panting with its mouth open, and a person standing behind holds the leash.

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.

A group of eight people stand together outdoors in front of large red metal doors. They are dressed in winter clothing such as heavy coats, hats, gloves, and boots, and snow is visible on the ground around them. One person near the right side of the group is holding a small black animal wrapped in their arms. The scene appears cold, with light snow on the individuals’ clothing and footwear.

Equine Reproduction Laboratory delivers future talent

Pioneering techniques such as semen freezing and embryo transfer have originated from the renowned Equine Reproduction Laboratory, where a dedicated team works tirelessly to support successful foaling seasons and advance the science of equine reproduction.

A group of six individuals wearing white laboratory coats stand together inside a research lab. Shelving with boxed supplies, a biosafety cabinet, microscopes, and various laboratory equipment surround them. Large windows in the background reveal an exterior building with a grid-like structure. Several members of the group wear gloves or ID badges, and they are positioned closely in the center of the lab workspace.

The art + science of bacteriology

In a building filled with scientists, the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories’ Bacteriology Laboratory team operates at the intersection of art and science.

A group of six individuals gather in a clinical room with three dogs. Two dogs sit together on a padded exam table covered with a green towel and surrounded by medical equipment, while another dog stands on the floor at the front of the group. Several individuals are wearing blue medical scrubs, and others are dressed in casual or athletic clothing. In the foreground, an orange training cone, a balance disc, and a white-and-blue exercise bar are visible, suggesting a rehabilitation or therapy setting.

VHS Community: Rehab team works across vet hospital to treat mobility issues

“Another thing that makes us unique is that we offer three legs of a stool – a combination of orthopedic medicine, clinical trials, and rehabilitation. We work together – veterinary specialists in sports medicine and our clinical trials team evaluating treatments to see if they improve quality of life, and we’re here to complete treatments. -Sasha Foster

Two individuals wearing white laboratory coats and protective gloves stand inside a research laboratory. Behind them is a large window with a view of an outdoor area featuring concrete structures and metal railings. The laboratory contains equipment such as shelving with boxed supplies, a microscope, a fume extraction hood, and various instruments on countertops.

VHS Community: Serious fun in the Chemistry and Toxicology Lab

Diagnosing disease is a serious business, but the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory’s Chemistry and Toxicology Lab team finds ways to make the workday fun. The lighthearted group includes Lab Manager Kevin Daniels, part-time Lab Technician and part-time Quality Technician Alex Briggs, and section head and Clinical Diagnostics Associate Director Dr. Gary Mason.

A person wearing a long‑sleeved patterned shirt stands beside a brown horse inside a wooden stable. One of the person’s hands rests on the horse’s neck while the horse’s head, fitted with a dark halter, is positioned close to the person. Soft natural light enters the stable, illuminating the wooden walls and partially visible outdoor area in the background.

There’s no such thing as a “bad” horse

Melinda Story, the inaugural Leslie A. Malone Presidential Chair in Equine Sports Medicine, investigates the equine axial skeleton – which includes the neck, back and pelvis – and nerve pain.