UC Davis Needs Pets For Surgery Training

DAVIS (CBS13) — UC Davis is looking for pets to help teach graduating veterinarian students standard surgical procedures.
Right now, students perform around 20 surgeries a week when really they could be doing up to 50.
The cats and dogs primarily come from regional shelter and rescue groups but are hoping to reach out to the community too.
Cost is often a factor in pet owners being able to afford surgery for their animals.
“It plays a big role in a lot of our patients, unfortunately,