Madison Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care

09/27/2026

If ‘Gregory Garbanzo Bean, CPA’ applied at MVS, he’d be a shoo-in. We don’t think he even needed to go to college to earn his credentials - he’s just that good.

09/26/2026

Our hearts go out to Dr. Hogberg and Dr. Cook for their devastating loss. We’re all doing our best to surround them with as much love and support as possible. Thank you to all who shared, the Madison (and all of Wisconsin) pet community is so special. ❤️

Forever in Our Hearts ~ Marshmallow the German Shepherd Dog from Madison in Dane County.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Marshmallow's family. Marshmallow went missing on September 18th, 2026. We are so sorry. Marshmallow was obviously loved very much and will be deeply missed. Please know that Marshmallow will forever be in all of our hearts. 816560

09/23/2026

Samael’s family sent us a photo after his first blood donation this week! We are immensely grateful. Words cannot convey how important his donation is for our team to be able to perform live-saving procedures for other cats. If you think your kitty has what it takes to be a hero, visit us at mvsvets.com and click on the blood bank button to learn more! 🩸❤️

09/22/2026

In the last few weeks, the neurology team has had some fantastic updates. Tito came back for a 3 week check up feeling like a new pup and Emmet’s family sent us 1 year update photos of him back out doing his thing in the fields. Both originally came in to MVS unable to use 3/4 limbs with spinal compressions in their neck that required surgery. Miss Sally in the last photo is also doing swell after experiencing the same issue, just lower in her spinal column. While results are never guaranteed and prognosis is highly dependent on many factors, these cases can be so rewarding. It is so good to see them back on their feet. ❤️🐾

09/20/2026

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09/14/2026

We had a blast! Thank you for having us, Fetch Wisconsin Rescue!

We had a wonderful time at yesterday’s 5K, and it wouldn’t have been possible without our amazing sponsors!!

Thank you to these businesses who offer great services & have big hearts. We are so grateful to have you all make Fetch happen 🫶
🐶 Madison Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care
🐶 Kingfisher Yoga Studio
🐶 Steven Penn - Northwestern Mutual
🐶 VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center
🐶 The Resistance 106.7
🐶 ANiU Salon
🐶 The Boneyard
🐶 Sasha's Pawlz
🐶 Reporting For Doody
🐶 The Puppy Den The Dog Den
🐶 Central Bark Madison Southeast
🐶 Teacher's Pet Training Academy
🐶 Hickory Hills Kennel
🐶 Kayser Ford Madison
🐶 Madison Boats

09/01/2026

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our very own Dr. Joanna Finstad, DVM, MS, DACVECC, who has been named dvm360’s 2026 Veterinary Hero in Emergency Medicine! 🏆🐾

The annual Veterinary Heroes Awards recognize extraordinary veterinary professionals whose leadership, expertise, and dedication have advanced veterinary medicine and made a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them.

Since joining Madison Veterinary Specialists as a board-certified Critical Care Specialist, Dr. Finstad has brought an extraordinary level of expertise, compassion, and innovation to our hospital and our community. She helped establish Wisconsin’s only active veterinary dialysis program, expanding access to advanced treatment options that were previously unavailable to pets in our region.

Those of us fortunate enough to work alongside Dr. Finstad see every day what makes this recognition so well deserved — her commitment to her patients, her willingness to take on the most challenging cases, and her dedication to continually advancing the level of care we can provide.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Joanna Finstad on this incredible and well-deserved honor! We are so proud to have her as part of the MVS team. 💙

07/28/2026

Did you know dogs can have strokes, too?

When Sadie suddenly became unable to walk and developed significant weakness on the left side of her body, our Neurology team performed an MRI, which revealed a stroke affecting the right side of her forebrain.

The good news? With supportive care and time, many pets can make remarkable recoveries - and Sadie was one of them. Just two weeks later, Sadie returned for her recheck walking normally, with a normal neurologic exam.

Swipe to see Sadie’s MRI and the area of her brain affected by the stroke. ➡️➡️

Neurologic emergencies can be frightening, but advanced imaging like MRI allows us to quickly identify the cause and guide the best treatment plan for our patients. ❤️🐾

07/23/2026

All of these faces are unique with adorably different personalities. But, they have a lot in common, too – they’re sweet, special, wonderful companions and back on their feet after spinal surgery with the neurology team.

We welcome you to celebrate with us a great milestone in recovery for Minnie, Archie, Ringo, and Lux! We are so happy for them and their families. 🥰🐾