Distinguished university leadership, esteemed colleagues, dedicated staff, aspiring students, and valued partners from across the nation and around the world. It is my immense honor and deep sense of responsibility to welcome you to the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology. This department has a rich legacy of excellence and is rooted in our shared dedication to advancing animal health and welfare. Here, we stand as the vital intersection offering the essential window into our patients’ health; granting accurate diagnostics and surgery translates those insights into healing, working in powerful synergy to restore lives.