(September 17, 2009 Stillwater, OK) – The Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) Center for Veterinary Health Sciences dedicated its new Small Animal Critical Care Unit on Sept. 16, 2009, at the Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital on the Stillwater campus.

“Thanks to generous donors, we were able to completely renovate our Small Animal ICU,” explains Dr. Mark Neer, veterinary hospital director. “We enlarged the main treatment room, built four large runs for large/giant dog breeds, a separate feline ward, and a “quiet room” for patients recovering from anesthesia.”

The veterinary center hosted an appreciation reception for all donors to the Kirkpatrick Foundation Small Animal Critical Care Unit followed by tours of the facility where donors were able to see the benefits of their generosity.

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“We couldn’t have done this without our donors,” smiles Neer. “The entire project was accomplished with private donations. No state dollars were used for this renovation project. We operate a 24/7 Small Animal Critical Care Unit 365 days a year and we serve clients in Oklahoma and adjacent states including southern Kansas. Our case load was steadily increasing and therefore, we were in much need of these upgrades. A special ‘thank you’ goes out to all of those who made this dream a reality. We know our patients and our clients will be equally as grateful.”

The Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences is one of 28 veterinary colleges in the United States and is fully accredited by the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association. The center’s Boren Veterinary Medial Teaching Hospital is open to the public and provides routine and specialized care for small and large animals. It also offers 24 hour emergency care and is certified by the American Animal Hospital Association. For more information, visit www.cvhs.okstate.edu or call (405) 744-7000.

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