Spring 2026 3 PHOTOS BY KARL MAASDAM, ’93 PHOTO ESSAY wall. “Zeus is part of my family, just my guy,” said his owner, Axel Rivera. The service treats about 300 new patients each year. Part of the Gary R. Carlson, MD, College of Veterinary Medicine, it includes medical oncologists, residents, certified veterinary technicians and fourthyear veterinary students on clinical rotations. “As a teaching hospital, we give students vital experience in cancer care,” Leeper said. Photos of graduates like Zeus line office walls — daily reminders of hope. medical oncologist. “They honor the pet’s bravery, recognize the family’s support and acknowledge the entire veterinary team’s role in the journey.” On this day, the team celebrated a Doberman named Zeus as he posed near the “I Kicked Cancer’s Butt”
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