Test Your Knowledge!
Small Animal Case Challenge
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Harnessing Antibodies as Pathogen Hunters
Tufts researcher finds combining the right antibody with the right delivery system may prevent many diseases before they wreak havoc in the body Source: https://now.tufts.edu/articles/harnessing-antibodies-pathogen-hunters... Read more -
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... Read more -
How Covid-19 Jumps From Humans to Animals, Worrying Scientists
Postdoctoral scholar Kaitlin Sawatzki was featured in a Wall Street Journal video story on concerns around COVID transmission between humans and animals.... Read more
Large Animal Case Challenge
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7 Facts About Strangles You Need to Know
Recognized most for its signature symptom, strangles is a bacterial infection in horses similar to strep throat in humans. Are you familiar with how to spot less-obvious symptoms, treat, and prevent its spread?... Read more -
Equine Clinical Case Challenge: A Case of Hoof Abscesses and Limb Lameness
History A 21 year- old Thoroughbred mare presented to Tufts Equine Center at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center with a history of lameness and repeated hoof abscessation of her left front foot. The recurrent abscesses were… Read More... Read more -
Equine Clinical Case Challenge – Clinical Signs of EOTRH
History A 22-year old Thoroughbred gelding was evaluated for gradual weight loss and decreased appetite that had slowly gotten worse over a two-month duration. The owner reports that the gelding has otherwise been acting normal,… Read More... Read more
COVID-19 Veterinary Conversations: Navigating the Pandemic Together
An interactive, online program co-sponsored by MVMA and Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
The COVID-19 pandemic means we are all living and working in unprecedented times. Like many human healthcare facilities, veterinary practices have made difficult decisions and quickly adopted policy changes to minimize risks to our staff and clients.
To this end, the MVMA and Cummings School are partnering to offer COVID-19 Veterinary Conversations: Navigating the Pandemic Together. This bi-weekly interactive webinar series will share relevant and current advice and best practices for responding to the challenges created by the pandemic.
All veterinary professionals are welcome. Please pre-register to participate.
The webinars will be held on Zoom After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The second session on May 20th at noon will address “Implementing Telehealth During the COVID-19 Crisis.” Dr. Deborah Linder, Chair of Cummings Veterinary Medicine Center Telehealth Taskforce, will lead the session with community Q&A to follow.
Referring a Client
Referring a Client to Foster Hospital for Small Animals
Referring a client to Foster Hospital is easy with this form and tips for owners.
Referring a Client to the Hospital for Large Animals
You can feel confident in knowing clients will receive first-class care when you refer to the Hospital for Large Animals.
Find Faculty at Cummings School
Veterinarians CARE
Commemorate your clients’ animals after they have died, while at the same time helping other animals in need.
Visit the Veterinarians CARE website for more information
Library
We welcome you to utilize our collection of literature and resources at the Webster Family Library.
Pet Loss Support Hotline
The Pet Loss Support Hotline helps pet owners who have lost an animal companion. First and second-year veterinary students, trained by a licensed psychologist, are available Monday through Friday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at (508) 839-7966.
Find Clinical Trials
Our veterinarians explore the value of promising new tests or treatments in a series of patients through clinical studies.
Helpful Numbers
- Referring DVM Hotline
- Foster Hospital for Small Animals
- 24-hour Emergency Foster Hospital
- Fax Number for Referrals
- Tufts Veterinary Emergency and Treatment Specialties
- Pet Loss Hotline
- Hospital for Large Animals
- Wildlife Clinic
- Tufts Veterinary Field Service, Woodstock, CT
- Tufts Veterinary Field Service Emergency Service
- Tufts @ Tech, Worcester, MA
Continuing Education
Cummings School offers top-of-the-line continuing education (CE) opportunities for DVMs and technicians.
Visit the Continuing Education website for all the latest information
Materials for Your Clients
What to Expect
Help your clients prepare for their upcoming appointment with these helpful guidelines.