Our Vets, Techs and their Pets!
Xavier's Journey by Lizzy, CUVS Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine

“I adopted Xavier from Mount Ida College in 2014. Mount Ida rescues beagles from different laboratory facilities around Massachusetts. The Veterinary Technology program then assigns students a clinical animal to work with and rehabilitate before they are put up for adoption at the end of the year. Well, Xavier was my clinical pet. I picked his name out of a hat for my clinical 1 class and the second I met him I was sold!” says Lizzy.

“Xavier and I spent the next year together working towards bringing him out of his shell and showing him what real love is. Hours of practicing stairs, walking on a leash, learning to walk on grass, overcoming his fears of metal bowls and loud noises. He went from being a dog that was petrified of life to being my best friend. That following April I was approved to take him home with me. I am proud to be part of Xavier's journey and have him as my best buddy. He amazes me every single day."