Giving to the Veterinary Medical Center
Thank you for your support!
Providing specialty care and innovative research for over a century, the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) is recognized globally for offering the most advanced, cutting-edge care for small animals, large animals, and equine in the region and beyond.
The VMC is a not-for-profit teaching hospital and receives less than 10 percent of its annual operating budget from government funding. The philanthropic support of our clients, alumni, friends, and corporate partners allows us to continue to invest in the technology and resources needed to care for our patients, make new discoveries in veterinary medicine, and train the next generation of veterinarians. You can make a difference in the Veterinary Medical Center by investing in our future.
Where to give
Small Animal
Small Animal
VMC General Fund
This fund supports operations at the Veterinary Medical Center.
VMC Companion Animal Fund
This fund provides financial support for clients who cannot afford necessary veterinary care for their companion animals.
VMC Shelter and Rescue Animal Fund
This fund provides financial support for qualified rescue or shelter companion animals in need of specialty veterinary care.
VMC Oncology Program Fund
This fund support advances in the VMC Oncology Service area.
VMC Nestle Purina Memories Garden Fund
This fund provides a tangible way to celebrate the memories of animals that have touched your life through a brick purchase. Monies raised support the VMC Veterinary Social Work Services area.
Large Animal
Large Animal
Dr. Don and Isy French Large Animal Medicine Fund
The fund provides support to the Large Animal Medicine division in the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Funds will be used to support clinical equipment purchases, research projects pertaining to large animal health, and resident training in areas of Large Animal Medicine.
Large Animal Clinical Sciences Dept Fund
This fund supports the work of large animal researchers and programs in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Equine
Equine
Equine Research Support Fund
This fund provides research graduate fellowships for equine-track students. It supports continued research in equine genetics, lameness and osteoarthritis; expanding our equine sports medicine. Additionally, it provides support for the on-campus teaching herd critical to our equine veterinary program.
Leatherdale Equine Center Fund
This fund supports non-capital expenses at the Equine Center such as program support, clinical support, education, and outreach.
Leatherdale Equine Center Building Fund
This fund expands two critical projects:
UFC Farm Supply Reflection Garden
This funds small equipment purchases and repairs of current equipment as well as the needs of the Leatherdale Equine Reflection Garden.
Strike Zone "Striker" Memorial Equine Scholarship
This fund provides payments to full-time students in the College of Veterinary Medicine for freshman, sophomore, or junior students with a strong interested in equine medicine who have shown dedication to learning and compassion for the horse.
Contact us
To learn more about how you can make a difference please contact:
Small Animal:
Bill Venne
Chief Development Officer
Phone: 612-625-8480
E-mail: venne025@umn.edu
Large Animal/Equine:
Mindy Means
Development Officer
Phone: 612-626-5482
mkmeans@umn.edu
