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Article Item2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards , article
The college announced the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards. The Lifetime Achievement Alumni Award, the Outstanding Recent Alumni Award and an additional award, the Outstanding Faculty Alumni Award, given to a faculty member for their contributions to student and alumni education and mentorship.
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Article ItemClass of 2026 receives support—and a surprise—during White Coat Ceremony , article
Last Friday, 127 aspiring veterinarians, wearing their newly bestowed white coats, rose from their seats at the Moss Arts Center and took the veterinary student's oath. With that, the students were officially welcomed into the profession as the Class of 2026, the 43rd class of veterinarians to be educated at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Article ItemVeterinary college alumna publishes two books recalling colorful tales of caring for animals , article
Veterinarians collect many interesting real-life stories as they work with animals and clients. Melinda G. McCall, DVM ’04 has put some of her experiences as a veterinarian into writing, with two books currently on the market, released in early August.
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Article ItemAlumna goes for purple and gold at the Westminster Master's Agility Championship , article
Samantha Perry DVM '19, attended the Westminster Master Agility Championship earlier this year with her 10-year-old golden retriever, Dallas. More than 350 dogs competed in the 10th Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster with the event held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Dogs must have an AKC agility championship to qualify - being selected to compete is very prestigious in the dog world.
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Article ItemVeterinary college alumni at forefront of effort to contain avian flu and its impacts , article
From personally escorting a sample on a flight from Virginia to Iowa for testing, to joining a delegation on a trans-Pacific flight to Japan to convince trading partners the U.S. poultry supply is safe, alumni from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) are on the front lines in the battle to control the impacts of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak.
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Article ItemHere, doc: Dr. Lisa Aumiller (DVM ’99) comes to pets’ pads , article
Lisa Aumiller has been a lover of animals since she was a child. “I was always bringing things home in my pocket, and my dad would say, ‘No, you can’t have that one,’ ” she recalls with a smile. “I’ve always loved our fur babies.”
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Article ItemLisa Carter (DVM ’87): Alumni Society president is committed to service, leadership, and the blues. , article
Lisa Glasscock Carter graduated with her doctor of veterinary medicine degree in 1987 with the fourth graduating class from the veterinary college, quickly becoming an integral member of the Virginia veterinary community. Throughout her career, she has served as president of the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA), the Virginia Delegate to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and received the Virginia Distinguished Veterinarian of the Year Award in 2008.
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Article ItemCynthia Courtney (DVM ’11) earns Next Generation Award , article
Missouri veterinarian Cynthia Courtney, DVM, will receive the Hill’s Pet Nutrition Next Generation Veterinary Award in recognition of her work to improve the well-being of veterinary professionals.
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Article ItemMichael Davis (MS ’95): Exercise physiologist draws from experience with sled racing dogs , article
While studying ski asthma, an asthma-like disease common in elite winter athletes, as part of his Ph.D. research at Johns Hopkins University, Michael Davis approached the Iditarod head veterinarian for a possible collaboration opportunity. Davis hoped that the Iditarod, a 1,000-mile dog sled race from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska, would provide a unique opportunity to study this phenomenon in sled dogs.
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Article ItemDiane D’Orazio (DVM ’85): Roanoke veterinarian shares her passion for wildlife rescue with students , article
Since her graduation from the veterinary school with the Class of 1985, Diane D'Orazio's career has taken many paths. She's worked with dairy goats in Maryland, at an emergency veterinary clinic in Clearwater, and with Veterinarians to Cats, a Roanoke-based cat clinic run by D'Orazio's former classmate, Connie Canode. Throughout her career, however, she's always made time for volunteer wildlife rescue work.
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Article ItemKarla Frazier (DVM '94): North Carolina canine officers have alumna to thank for bulletproof vests profile , article
When Dr. Karla Frazier (DVM ’94) saw the news reports about Gorky, a K-9 officer who lost his life in the line of duty, she knew that she had to help. Back in January, German shepherd Gorky joined Davie County sheriff’s deputies in serving an arrest warrant to a man who first tried to get away and then took hostages. The situation escalated and both Gorky and his handler, Deputy Chris Fleming, were shot. Fleming recovered, but 5-year-old Gorky died from his injuries the next morning.
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Article ItemMichaela Fry (DVM '08): Central Pennsylvania veterinarian is in high demand , article
When a farmer calls Michaela Fry, the situation at the farm is almost always a serious one. It’s those calls in the middle of the night, when a farmer is struggling to get a breeched calf to emerge, that they call Fry, the “lady veterinarian,” who shows up on a regular basis for routine checks on those same animals.
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Article ItemRichard “Chip” Godine (DVM ’87) leads the way with veterinary laser therapy , article
Dr. Richard “Chip” Godine might not have become a leading proponent of laser therapy in veterinary medicine had he not injured his shoulder in 2007. When Godine went to his family doctor to treat the injury, his physician recommended laser light therapy to reduce pain and inflammation. Amazed at the treatment’s effectiveness, he went to an international laser therapy conference in Toronto to learn more about this emerging modality.
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Article ItemJohn Herrity (DVM '86): Outside the box: Dr. Herrity has success with innovative treatments at Northern Virginia practice , article
Dr. John Herrity (DVM '86) never considered his graduation from VA-MD Vet Med to be the end of his education. Herrity, a practice owner at Burke Animal Clinic located 20 miles south of Washington, D.C., has been taking care of pets in Northern Virginia for more than 25 years. In recent years, he has introduced alternative and holistic therapies into his practice so that his patients have access to the latest advances in veterinary medicine.
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Article ItemLauren Howard (DVM '00) — Every Day at Work is a Real “Zoo” , article
Even when she was a veterinary student, Dr. Lauren Howard knew that she wanted to provide care for animals both big and small after graduation. Today, the Class of 2000 graduate from VA-MD Vet Med does just that as an associate veterinarian at the Houston Zoo. Howard treats a range of species, from an endangered toad population in the greater Houston area to the zoo's Asian elephants.
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Article ItemA Marriage Made in Vet School , article
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we share the story of love and romance between two alumni who met as classmates at the college and left as engaged sweethearts. Dr. Bart Kite (DVM ’07), Chief of Staff at the Banfield Hospital in Chesapeake, Va., and Dr. Stacie Crain Kite (DVM '07), Chief of Staff at the Banfield Hospital in Virginia Beach, Va., were married a year after graduating from the college.
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Article ItemJoshua Louis Lachowicz (DVM '02) — Pursuing Dual Passions , article
While it’s commonly accepted that you should focus your talents and interests on one specific career path, who says you can’t choose two? Born and raised in Roanoke, Va., Dr. Joshua Louis Lachowicz (DVM '02) grew up in the country, where his love for animals and a desire to care for them began at a young age. Around the same time, he learned to play the piano and started singing and writing his own songs.
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Article ItemJessica Landa (DVM ’10) brings hands-on horse healing to central Florida , article
Jessica Landa, DVM, ran her hands over a horse’s hip, trailing the anatomy carefully before inserting a thin needle. The horse didn’t flinch. She placed another. And another. Acupuncture for horses.
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Article ItemCarmen Ledesma-Feliciano (DVM '12) returns to alma mater for virology meeting , article
Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Carmen Ledesma-Feliciano began her undergraduate career at the University of Puerto Rico before transferring to the University of Maryland at College Park, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in pre-professional animal sciences in 2006. After graduating, Ledesma-Feliciano worked with research animal care company Priority One Services at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland before applying to the veterinary college.
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Article ItemKrista Magnifico (DVM '05) harnesses the power of social media , article
A merchant marine, a veterinarian, and now a social media pioneer, Dr. Krista Magnifico (DVM ’05) wears many hats. Magnifico is the owner of Jarrettsville Veterinary Center, a large, busy small animal practice in Jarrettsville, Maryland, about 30 miles north of Baltimore. Three years ago, she launched Pawbly, a free social network for people who are passionate about pets so they could get answers to pet-related questions and connect with local and national animal health experts.
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Article ItemLindsey McCrickard (DVM ’11) pursues career in global public health , article
“I realized that I love interacting with people and working on problems that are cross-cutting between humans and animals,” McCrickard said. “Thinking about the movement of disease within a population rather than an individual animal really spoke to me, and I felt that I could make a much greater impact focusing on public health.”
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Article ItemJennifer McQuiston (DVM ’97, MS ’98): Infectious disease and romance: Unlikely duo works for Dr. McQuiston , article
Raised in a family of educators, Dr. Jennifer McQuiston (DVM ’97, MS ’98) appreciated both English and science in high school but decided to focus on the latter in college. Today, McQuiston works as an epidemiologist for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). She is also a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of two romance novels — with a third set for publication next year.
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Article ItemDonna McWilliams (DVM ’02): Florida veterinarian brings Ut Prosim to life , article
At an early age, Donna McWilliams knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. From the time she was in grade school, she was bringing home snakes and all sorts of animals. As an elementary student in Texas, she was paid to maintain a salt lick and water trough for a small herd of cattle. Her parents observed her natural interest in animals and were supportive. Her father was in the Navy, and she moved from Northern Virginia to Charlottesville to San Antonio as a young child.
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Article Item“Becoming the Beach Boys” author Jim Murphy hails from the DVM Class of 1997 , article
At age 36, looking for a career change, Jim Murphy decided to apply to veterinary school. He had “always admired the profession of veterinary medicine as providing a unique opportunity to combine science, medicine, and communication/people skills to help people protect and preserve the bond they share with their companion animals,” but had spent most of his career working in Washington, D.C. at the Postal Service Headquarters as a writer, congressional liaison, ceremony coordinator, and speechwriter.
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Article ItemLaura Beth Payne (PhD '16): American Heart Association postdoctoral fellow searches ‘secret molecular world’ for clues underlying vascular disease , article
Laura Beth Payne, a postdoctoral associate at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has received a two-year American Heart Association postdoctoral fellowship to examine how two microvasculature cell types, pericytes and endothelial cells, communicate through specific molecular signals.
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Article ItemRobert Ratcliffe (DVM '01): Veterinarian offers pet care and house calls at new Pennsylvania clinic , article
Dogs and cats are important members of many families, said veterinarian Dr. Robert Ratcliffe (DVM ’01), and his goal is to support his clients’ special relationship with their pets by offering compassionate and quality health care in his new clinic or by house calls.
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Article ItemChris Runde (DVM ’85): Maryland veterinarian advances the profession through legislative efforts , article
Veterinary law and its application are now an important part of Runde’s professional life as president of the Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and a board of directors member for the American Association of Veterinary State Boards.
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Article ItemKathy Simmons (DVM '84): National Cattlemen’s chief veterinarian hails from college’s charter class , article
Dr. Kathy Simmons has worked in an animal hospital, on her family’s West Virginia farm, and on Capitol Hill. For the past two years, she has been a leading voice for animal care and health regulatory issues in her role as chief veterinarian for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Simmons is also a proud graduate of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s founding Class of 1984.
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Article ItemBill Tyrrell (DVM '92) is making service his business , article
He’s a practicing veterinarian specializing in cardiology, a grantee of Diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, a co-owner of the booming CVCA: Cardiac Care for Pets (formerly Chesapeake Veterinary Cardiology Associates), a past president of the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, and an active alumnus of Virginia Tech and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Article ItemDr. Susan VandeWoude (DVM ’86) named to the National Academy of Sciences , article
Dr. Susan VandeWoude learned the news at Dulles Airport while returning from Washington, D.C., on April 30, 2019: She had been elected to join the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors for scientists in recognition of distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
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Article ItemAmanda Weakley (DVM '14): Madison County’s newest large animal vet is no stranger to the area , article
While other little girls were focused on dolls and dresses, Amanda Weakley was focused on animals. What was once a childhood interest is now a vocation as Dr. Weakley has recently joined Virginia Herd Health Management as a large animal veterinarian. Even before her fifth birthday, Weakley, who was born and raised on a farm in Brightwood, had decided she wanted to be a veterinarian.
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Article ItemJessica Wootton (DVM ‘13) , article
Although Jessica Wootton always hoped to be a veterinarian at some point in her career, she credits a less traditional route for helping her actually realize that goal. Originally from Blackstone, Virginia, Wootton grew up working on a beef farm before attending Hollins University in Roanoke as an English and theatre major. After graduation, Wootton ended up working as a veterinary assistant at the NOVA Cat Clinic in Arlington and from there decided to attend the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine to get her doctor of veterinary medicine degree, first attending George Mason University to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology for her prerequisite courses.
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Article ItemHerb Yee (DVM '10): From veteran to veterinarian, alumnus Dr. Yee follows his passion , article
A Los Angeles native with a decorated military career, Herb Yee’s entrance into veterinary school was not the traditional path most students take to become a veterinarian.
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Article ItemKendall Taney among fewer than 20 recognized as American Veterinary Dental College Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fellows , article
Kendall Taney ’97, DVM ’02, owner of the Center for Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is now one of the most highly recognized experts in how to help animals suffering from dental pain.
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Article ItemUniquely prepared for a pandemic , article
From public health veterinarians and pathologists to veterinary epidemiologists and disease surveillance experts, VA-MD Vet Med's One Health-trained alumni have their boots on the ground in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Article ItemVeterinary college alum Bruce Bowman carries serving others to new heights around the world , article
Bruce Bowman (B.S. '83, DVM '87) has made a life and a living serving veterinary clients in his native Shenandoah Valley and citizens of the commonwealth of Virginia, but his Ut Prosim (“That I may serve”) commitment has also overflowed across the oceans to the highest mountain passes on Earth.
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Article ItemAlumni Spotlight: Jaclyn Clement (DVM '11) , article
Jaclyn Clement is proud to be a VMCVM alum! This incredible journey equipped her with more than just clinical skills. She learned the art of resilience, embracing life's challenges, and turning them into stepping stones for success.
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Article ItemAlumni Spotlight: Andrew Gorman DVM '11 , article
Andrew Gorman DVM '11, currently serves as the Deputy Chief of the Comparative Medicine Branch at the National Institute of Environmental Health Science/NIH. With a foundation from the veterinary college, his well-rounded veterinary expertise extends from hands-on practical experience to advocating for staff development, emphasizing empathy in professional interactions, and dispelling misconceptions about lab animal medicine.
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Article ItemAlumni Spotlight: Bom Harris (DVM '08) , article
Bom Harris has been practicing in Virginia since graduating from the college in 2008. Harris hails from Birmingham, Alabama, and now resides in Beaverdam, Virginia. She is active in her community, focusing on producer and 4H education.
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Article ItemAlumni Spotlight: Tanya LeRoith (DVM '99) , article
For this month's alum profile, a "double dose" as Tanya LeRoith is both an alumna (DVM '99) and a clinical professor of anatomic pathology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the college.
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Article ItemAlumni Spotlight: Lorentzen (B.S. '00, DVM '04) , article
Dr. Jesper Lorentzen started working at Hanover Green Veterinary Clinic as a relief doctor in 2013. Quickly growing to love the hospital as well as the staff, he purchased the hospital in February 2014. Prior to owning Hanover Green, Dr. Lorentzen spent eight years at Virginia Tech, where he earned a DVM, and worked in emergency medicine for 10 years. Dr. Lorentzen served on the VMCVM Alumni Board of Directers from 2015 until 2023 and was President from 2020-2022.
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Article ItemAlumni Spotlight: Marianne Martinson '87, DVM '92 , article
Marianne Martinson fondly reflects on how VMCVM prepared her for the 'real world' through enhanced communication, collaboration, and resourcefulness. And as an unexpected bonus, those all-nighters seemed to have readied her for the challenges of motherhood!
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Article ItemAlumni Spotlight: Lauren Maxey '08 DVM '13 , article
Lauren Maxey credits VMCVM for equipping her with the knowledge and tools she needed to fulfill her dream of becoming a veterinarian. She remains closely connected to her alma mater through events and the vibrant alumni community.
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Article ItemAlumni Spotlight: Patrick McGlone (DVM '10) , article
Patrick McGlone currently lives in Charlotte, NC, with my wife Alida (his VMCVM classmate) and their two kids. He has been working for Banfield for the past 13 years, starting as an associate DVM, then a Chief of Staff, then Director, and now Vice President.
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Article ItemAlumni Spotlight: John McQuiston (MS '92) , article
John McQuiston currently lives in Atlanta, GA, and works for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a team lead in the Special Bacteriology Reference Laboratory.
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Article ItemAlumni Spotlight: Donald Prater (DVM '96) , article
A conversation with Donald Prater (DVM '96), Acting Director of the Office of Food Policy and Response (OFPR) and the Associate Commissioner for Imported Food Safety at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Article ItemAlumni Spotlight: Nina Miller Prill DVM '91 , article
Meet Nina Miller Prill DVM '91 whose advice to current DVM students is to "believe in your dreams. Follow your passion. Be indispensable in your first jobs and learn as much as you can. Don't be afraid to try new procedures. Do your best."
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Article ItemAlumni Spotlight: Viner (DVM '98) , article
Tabitha Viner has been at the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory since 2010. She is part of the pathology section at the lab and works with other Fish and Wildlife Service scientists in the fields of genetics, morphology, and criminalistics on crimes involving birds and endangered species.
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Article ItemAccomplished alum guides veterinary students in surgical techniques , article
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus Justin Ganjei, an accomplished veterinary surgeon in Maryland, offers his expertise to help today’s veterinary students learn proper surgery techniques.
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Article ItemVeterinary college experts pen definitive book on dog breeding , article
Julie Cecere, clinical associate professor of theriogenology, and Phillip Sponenberg, recently retired professor of pathology and genetics, have co-authored "Breeding Better Dogs: Canine Breeding Management.”
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General ItemResident Megan Lowman, DVM to present a retrospective study on next generation sequencing (NGS) in equine sinusitis
On Saturday, October 15, Equine Medical Center surgery resident, Megan Lowman, DVM will present a retrospective study on next generation sequencing (NGS) in equine sinusitis at the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) Surgery Summit in Portland, Oregon.
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Article ItemConnect 2022 brings alumni, students together for weekend of networking and fun , article
More than 600 registered attendees came to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Connect 2022, Oct. 20-22. Apparently the largest veterinarian gathering in the state of Virginia this year.
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Article ItemConnect 2023 Photo Recap , article
During the weekend of October 6-7, 2023, we celebrated a series of mentorship events, reunions, and continuing education sessions. A big thank you to all mentors, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and sponsors for their contributions and efforts in ensuring the success of this memorable weekend.
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Article ItemDistinguished Alumni Awards to be presented at Connect 2023 , article
Two alumni and a faculty member of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have been chosen to receive prestigious awards at the Alumni Awards Ceremony during Connect 2023.
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Article ItemVeterinary college, Department of Corrections continue to benefit from two-decade partnership , article
Aligned by the common goal of improving Virginia agriculture, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) and the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) continue to reap the benefits of a partnership now more than two decades old.
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Article ItemTwo veterinary college faculty members author textbook to guide education of next generation of veterinarians , article
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members have written a much-needed textbook designed to provide practical advice and guidance for educators teaching the next generation of veterinarians.
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Article ItemThe Equine Medical Center sports medicine complex will be complete in late fall with the addition of a new indoor arena , article
Demonstrating the power of philanthropy – coupled with a lot of persistence – the newest addition to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) hospital complex is finally underway.
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Article ItemEquine Veterinary Crisis - sustaining emergency and critical care services in an ever-changing landscape , article
There is a crisis silently brewing in the equine veterinary world. The combination of older veterinarians leaving the field, current equine veterinarians leaving for better pay and work/life balance, and fewer numbers of veterinary students choosing equine as their elective field of specialty have seriously affected the availability of primary and emergency care for horses throughout the United States and beyond. And, if nothing is done now this could be greatly problematic for horse owners who need to seek medical care for their horses in the coming years.
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Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Jacquelyn Pelzer DVM '97 , article
Jacquelyn Pelzer, a VMCVM alum and committed faculty member since 2009, delights in nurturing veterinary students through their transformative journey. A former professional surfer turned veterinarian, she effortlessly balances diverse roles with style.
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Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Erin Phoenix '11, DVM '17 , article
Erin Phoenix, a VMCVM alum and faculty member who is excited for the opportunity to grow and support future veterinarians to give back to her profession and alma mater.
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Article ItemMemorial scholarship honors much-loved rural veterinarian, will assist veterinary students from rural areas , article
The Dr. Bill W. (Doc) Fuller Veterinary Scholarship has been established by Barbara Blevins and her husband Marty, with an initial gift of $100,000, which includes contributions from friends, family, clients, and colleagues.
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Article ItemMargie Lee honored with national poultry research award , article
Margie Lee ’82 DVM ‘86, associate dean for research and graduate studies at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Phibro Animal Health Excellence in Poultry Research Award.
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Article ItemMeet the New Alumni Board of Directors President, Jeff Alexander , article
Earlier this year, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Alumni Board of Directors elected its next president, Jeff Alexander.
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Article ItemVeterinary alumna returns as faculty to work with students, shelter dogs , article
Erin Phoenix (B.S ‘11, DVM ’17) recently joined the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as a veterinary instructor with the Animal Care for Education team in the small animal clinical sciences department.
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Article ItemLaura Parkhurst joins veterinary college amid national shelter crisis , article
Laura Parkhurst has taken on the role of clinical instructor in shelter medicine and surgery clerkship at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine amidst a critical time for animal shelters nationwide.
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Article ItemVeterinary alumna Rebecca Persons joins college as clinical instructor , article
Rebecca Persons has joined the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as a clinical instructor at the Small Animal Community Practice. The Small Animal Community Practice is part of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, one of the college’s three animal hospitals. The Community Practice provides preventative care to small animals within a 35-mile radius of Blacksburg.
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Article ItemWilliam “Bill” Pierson, professor emeritus at the veterinary college honored with national avian disease award , article
Bill Pierson was recently honored with a national award for a career devoted to mentorship, avian disease research and biosecurity. Pierson was named the 2022 recipient of the Bruce W. Calnek Applied Poultry Research Achievement Award, given by the American Association of Avian Pathologists.
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Article ItemVeterinary and public health alumna wins United States Public Health Service’s Excellence in Public Health Award , article
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine alumna Ella Rak has won the 2023 Excellence in Public Health Award. This award, issued by the United States Public Health Service, recognizes outstanding work done during veterinary school.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Maria Paz Buman Ruiz Diaz , article
This month's student spotlight is Maria Paz Buman Ruiz Diaz, a Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences Master's student and a 2022 DVM alum.
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Article ItemSustaining emergency and critical care services while an equine veterinary crisis rages on , article
It has been widely known in the equine community in recent years that students in veterinary colleges throughout the country are choosing to steer away from equine veterinary medicine. In 2021, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) highlighted this plight by sharing that only a small percentage of veterinary graduates were entering the equine profession. Even more disturbing is the news that 50 percent of these graduates will leave the equine profession within five years. This phenomenon has caused some serious “outside-the-box” thinking, not only by the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine but also by other veterinary colleges and private equine practices throughout the country that wish to sustain emergency and elective services that they currently offer to their clients.
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Article ItemThe long-lasting tradition of philanthropy , article
Matt Iager (DVM '96) endows a scholarship supporting food animal veterinary students.
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Article ItemVeterinarian Career Expo matches students with internships and job opportunities , article
The Veterinary Expo Career Fair, hosted by the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, featured a diverse array of 180 exhibitors. These exhibitors were present to engage with students, offering opportunities for associate veterinarians and externship placements.
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Article ItemBryant returns to veterinary college as alumni director , article
Jasmine Bryant ’12 DVM ’17 has returned to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) as the director of alumni and referring practitioners relations, starting her new position this week in the Office of Advancement.