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Client Learning and Lending Center

What is the Client Learning and Lending Center?

The Client Learning and Lending Center (CLLC) provides UWVC clients with hands-on training for at-home care recommended by veterinarians. Our goal is to increase confidence with at-home medical care abilities and strengthen the human-animal bond.

Want to support the CLLC? Contact us at cllc@vetmed.wisc.edu to learn how!

Who is Eligible?

The CLLC is currently open to all UW Veterinary Care clients. This means that if your pet is receiving care through UWVC, you are eligible to take advantage of our training services and resources. At this time, we are not open to clients outside of UWVC, but we hope to expand our services in the future.

If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact us for more information.

TRAININGS offered

The CLLC provides hands-on training to help pet owners confidently manage at-home veterinary care. Our trainings include:

Basic Pet Care

  • Nail trimming
  • Tooth brushing
  • Ear cleaning

Medication Administration

  • Giving oral medications (liquid & pills)
  • Administering injections (e.g., insulin)
  • Checking blood sugar & ketone levels
  • Creating and managing medication schedules

Medical & Assistive Care

  • Tube feeding
  • Expressing bladders
  • Changing bandages

Pet Handling & Safety

  • Proper harnessing techniques

Upcoming Group Trainings

If you would like to sign up for our mailing list to be alerted when our group session sign-ups open, please email us and let us know by emailing us at cllc@vetmed.wisc.edu.

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 5:30PM-6:30PM

Paws and Pulse: Learning Pet Vitals

  • Learn how to assess heart rate, breathing, hydration, temperature, and other vitals.
  • Gain hands-on practice in assessing pet vital signs.
  • Build confidence in recognizing important changes and when veterinary care may be needed.

Click Here To Sign up Now!

Sunday, July 26th 2026 10AM-12PM

Click, Treat, Repeat

  •  Learn how positive reinforcement techniques can help your pet become an active participant in their care
  • Build trust and communication between you and your pet
  • Understand the basics of operant conditioning and reward-based learning
  • Strengthen the human-animal bond through cooperative interactions

Sign-up will open on June 23rd, 2026!

Hours

The Client Learning and Lending Center currently operates by appointment only.

We also offer monthly classes on various at-home pet care skills.

Location

The CLLC is housed in the UW School of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Skills Laboratory.

Parking is available for a nominal fee in the Linden Dr. Ramp (Lot 67).

Questions or want to reach out to learn how you can support our growth? Contact us.