facility dog Archive
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July 10, 2025
Velour Vanderbilt is just what the doctor ordered
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt facility dog “transforms tears to giggles on a daily basis,” said her handler. -
February 28, 2025
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt welcomes new facility dog Velour
With only a few months on the job, “Vee Vee” as she is affectionately called, is already in high demand and quickly adapting to her work environment. -
February 16, 2024
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s facility dog Squid to appear on “Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala,” airing Feb. 21
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August 26, 2022
Vanderbilt experts offer tips for good eye health
Vanderbilt experts offer tips for good vision health during Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month. -
November 11, 2020
Happy Birthday, Squid
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recently held a birthday party for its new facility dog, Squid. -
August 13, 2020
Facility dog Squid makes Children’s Hospital debut
Every day, thousands of highly trained and dedicated employees enter the doors of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. All are part of a team that supports, comforts and provides care to patients and families. -
April 11, 2019
Facility dog helps rehabilitate patients with neurologic diagnoses
The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences’ newest employee is a physical therapist — but he also has a wet nose and wagging tail.