Tufts University: 175 Years of Innovation

The Cummings School works to support local animals through the Tufts Wildlife Clinic, established in 1983. A leading program across veterinary schools in the U.S., the Wildlife Clinic provides medical care for thousands of orphaned, sick, or injured New England wildlife each year. They work with animal control officers, wildlife rehabilitators, and local fish and wildlife agencies to rescue animals in need and integrate them back into their environment after receiving care.

Students and staff at the Cummings School also bring care to local pets through the Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic, established in 2012. For this project, Cummings partnered with Worcester Technical High School to develop a unique, hands-on learning experience where students assist pets and their owners alongside Cummings School faculty members and fourth-year veterinary students. The program brings veterinary access to underserved communities, using a means test to identify clients qualifying for care. “Our target 10 years ago was to serve 200-300 [pets] a month,” says Tufts at Tech Clinical Director Greg Wolfus, V98, “we see 500-600 monthly.”