With more than 40 years of service to the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine as a small animal surgeon, Dr. Betty Kramek has had a profound influence on an uncounted number of students, interns, residents, and faculty. Her dedication to patient care is unparalleled. 

Here is what clients and others on Facebook had to say about Kramek’s legacy:

“Terrific person and surgeon! Several of my pets have benefited from those amazing skills over the years. Thank you and best wishes.”

“Dr. Kramek performed LarPar on my 13 yr old Brittany. He had another quality 2 1/2 yrs. I remember her telling me how remarkable dogs were and how beautiful her sutures were. Best wishes for a wonderful retirement.”

“Oh, Dr. Betty finally did it!!! Super happy for her AND bummed for me. What an amazing surgeon and vet!”

“Enjoy your retirement. Thank you for helping one of my dogs back in 1994!”

“Best wishes on your retirement Dr Kramek! Thank you for all you did for our Newfie, Horatio. He always loved coming to see you.”

“She saved my little girl, Maddie from a mast cell tumor that was in her ear canal. Gave me an additional 7 years with my doggie daughter! Bless you Dr. Kramek!”

“Thank you Dr. Betty Kramek! Loving it your holding Frannie, the neatest kindest sheltie ever. You improved her quality of life for many years”

“Thank you Dr. Kramek for your mentoring of Dr. Blackford on Pixel's Pes Varus procedure a few years ago! Enjoy retirement!”

Congratulations on your retirement, Dr. Kramek!