UC Davis Veterinary Blood Bank

10/31/2025

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The Canine Blood Donor Program and one of our blood donor dogs was featured in this month's "Minute with Mark" where Dean Stetter takes us on a behind the scenes look at the goings-on at the UC Davis School of veterinary Medicine.

Happy Halloween! This is one of Dean Stetter's favorite holidays. Not only because he gets to costume up, but also because our faculty, staff, and students h...

09/19/2025

Blood Bank booth is set up at the Doberman Pinscher Club of Sacramento specialty shows this weekend at the Yolo County fairgrounds in Woodland.
Come learn more about how your dog can be a hero, and catch the action in the conformation ring.

09/06/2025

Catch us today at Blue Note Brewing for their Walks and Wags event!! Can’t beat the weather we are having!

10/28/2024

Muah-ha-ha
There’s vampires lurking around the blood bank!🩸

10/18/2024

Veterinary technicians are often referred to as the “backbone” of veterinary medicine. We like to refer to ours as the “heart and soul” of veterinary medicine.

Huge shoutout to our three amazing techs: Amy, Dyne, and Sasha. Happy National Veterinary Technicians Week!🐾

10/16/2024

After donating 31 times and helping 52 patients - Bear Blasczynski has retired from his position as Super Hero K9 Blood Donor!
Thank you Bear, Sarah, and Jason for being part of our blood donor family! 💚

Fun Fact: Sarah is one of amazing managers for our Large Animal Clinic!

10/06/2024

And it’s a wrap!
Long day for Dyne, Linda, and Julie - but perhaps not as long as Cade’s (who needed a nap before we ended the day)! 😴
Thank you Placer SPCA for a great doggie-filled day!

10/05/2024

Needs plans for today? Stop by and see us at Barktober Fest!
1030a - 4p
Johnson-Springview Park | 5480 5th Street, Rocklin
🐾🐕🐾🦮🐾🐩🐾🐕‍🦺

08/14/2024

“Batman” heard the UCD Veterinary Blood Bank was the place to be for super heroes! We had nothing to do with this. *wink, wink*

05/26/2024

Dyne, Erick, and Cade spent yesterday at “The Fun Dog Show” with the Pre-Vet Students Supporting Diversity (PSSD) group. Perfect day to be outside supporting a good cause while getting the word out about the Blood Bank! 🌞

05/08/2024

It’s a beautiful night to thank STAFF! Dyne, Stephanie, and Cade are out at the Thank Goodness For Staff (TGFS) night event to talk about the blood donor program! Could not ask for a better view or weather! 💛💙

04/22/2024

Our very own Dr. Kate Farrell was on CapRadio today to talk about the UCD Veterinary Blood Bank and transfusion medicine!🩸

Listen here:

Sac State offers guaranteed admission to graduating seniors at Elk Grove Unified. Also, the UC Davis Veterinary school has an animal blood bank for pets and livestock. Finally, U.S. Poet Laureate Emeritus Juan Felipe Herrera at Sac City College.