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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 Item32nd Annual Graduate Research Symposium , article
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine hosts an annual research symposium both to support the college’s mission of educating a diverse population of professional and post-graduate students preparing for careers in veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences, and public health and to showcase the research of its graduate and training programs.
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Article ItemVeterinary college 2023 'Tracks' calendars ready for delivery, available for a donation , article
A different kind of “Tracks” will be showing up in veterinary college supporters’ mailboxes this holiday season. Instead of offering a winter edition of its biannual “Tracks” magazine, the Office of Advancement at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has developed a 2023 calendar containing photographs and short vignettes illustrating college programs, animal care, and donor support.
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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 Item“This is your space”: LGBTQ+ students forge community at veterinary college , article
LGBTQ+ students at the veterinary college have created a place for community and camaraderie — the college is now home to an official chapter of PrideSVMC. PrideSVMC is the student arm of PrideVMC, a national organization of LGBTQ+ veterinary professionals.
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Article ItemMid-Atlantic regional workshop at Virginia Tech highlights value of T32 research training program for veterinarians , article
The scientific community needs more veterinarian scientists for biomedical research. A federal grant program administered at Virginia Tech is helping fulfill that need.
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Article ItemA study in maroon and orange , article
On the very eve of the introduction of a new program at the veterinary college, a valuable shipment of stethoscopes had vanished, as if into thin air. Can Furlock Holmes, the legendary feline detective, unravel this formidable mystery?
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Article ItemAcademic Affairs promotes Jacquelyn Pelzer to new strategic role at the college and promotes longtime student support specialist Shelby Stegall , article
Shelby Stegall and Jacquelyn Pelzer have been promoted to new leadership positions within the Office of Academic Affairs at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Article ItemGolden retriever’s cancer treatment gives veterinary student perspective as pet owner , article
A dog owner, a veterinary clinic assistant and a veterinary college student might see advanced radiation treatment of a pet from somewhat different perspectives. But Taylor Layton sees it from all three at once.
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Article ItemFighting cancer: Longtime Virginia Tech donor gives generously to veterinary college’s cancer research center , article
The ACCRC is committed to taking clinical research for animals and translating that into improved treatment options for humans as well. For Steve Michael ‘73, the clinical trial for glioblastoma, a rare and deadly brain cancer, is the focus of his support. Having lost his wife to glioblastoma, he is dedicated to help cure this disease and sees the amazing potential this trial poses for the future.
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Article ItemOncology internship at ACCRC helps guide journey from RVT to DVM for Maryland community college student , article
As I stepped through the double doors into the bright hallway, hearing cheerful morning greetings and seeing the wagging tail of an alert German shepherd, I knew I was about to open up a new world of opportunity in my journey to becoming a veterinarian.
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Article ItemPet owners join forces with veterinary oncologists to unravel cancer mysteries through clinical trials , article
The Animal Cancer Care and Research Center(ACCRC) is increasing its clinical trials as it seeks to develop better treatments for several types of cancer. Clinical trials are essential for modern medicine, enabling research and development of new therapies, drugs, and techniques to fight diseases. But these advances can only happen with the support of pet owners and their participating pets.
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Article ItemFor Bambi, the border collie, oral cancer clinical trial offers hope , article
Bambi is enrolled in a clinical trial at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center (ACCRC) in Roanoke. In the clinical trial, veterinary radiation oncologist Ilektra Athanasiadi aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of treating oral cancers with a device that delivers chemotherapy directly to the tumor.
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Article ItemHelen the Cane Corso helps humans and animals through osteosarcoma clinical trial , article
Helen is an 8½-year old gentle giant who’s fighting osteosarcoma and, through participation in a clinical trial through the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center (ACCRC), is helping develop a new cancer treatment.
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Article ItemResearch program ‘exceeds expectations’ in first two years of Animal Cancer Care and Research Center at Roanoke , article
The Animal Cancer Care and Research Center (ACCRC) recently celebrated two years since its opening in Roanoke beside Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) in the Riverside Center for Research and Technology.
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Article ItemIntegrating ancient art and modern science: Acupuncture in veterinary education , article
For thousands of years, acupuncture has played a crucial role in traditional Chinese medicine, known for promoting healing and balance. Today, this practice is gaining recognition in veterinary medicine as a safe, effective complementary therapy.
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Article ItemGiving a Second Chance: The Importance of Adopting from an Animal Shelter , article
By choosing to adopt from an animal shelter, you give a second chance to a deserving pet and contribute to the welfare of animals in need. But it's not only the deep sense of fulfillment that comes from giving a home to an animal in need. The happiness and bond between a shelter pet and its adopter is truly special.
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Article ItemVeterinary college wins AKC theriogenology grant , article
Thanks to a $125,000 grant from the American Kennel Club, the AKC Canine Health Foundation, and the Theriogenology Foundation, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is welcoming a new theriogenology resident, Gabriela Carneiro de Sousa.
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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 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: Calvin Lau DVM '17 , article
Calvin Lau, a proud VMCVM DVM 2017 alum, reflects on how VMCVM equipped him for the real world by emphasizing continuous learning and problem-solving skills. For him, the best part of being a VMCVM alum lies in the enduring friendships and bonds formed with his graduating class, who continue to support each other.
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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 ItemNo bands, no confetti, but still grand for the region's pets , article
In September, the opening of the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center on the Virginia Tech Carilion Health Sciences Campus in Roanoke, Virginia, finalized the relocation of VA-MD Vet Med's oncology service from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital on the Blacksburg campus.
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Article ItemResearchers to examine Virginia's food system and antimicrobial resistance in sheep and goat populations, a possible surveillance blind spot , article
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)/USDA has granted $150,000 for a three-year study of antimicrobial resistance in small ruminant agrosystems. Patrick Pithua, associate professor of Epidemiology in the Department of Health Sciences at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and Eunice Ndegwa, assistant professor of Agriculture Research at Virginia State University, will lead the research.
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Article ItemAppalachian drinking water quality and health data lacking, Virginia Tech-led study finds , article
Alasdair Cohen, assistant professor of environmental epidemiology in public health, has studied drinking water and health challenges in rural areas internationally and in California. Since arriving at Virginia Tech in 2019, he has been studying similar issues in rural Appalachia.
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Article ItemClass of 2023: Veterinary Graduate Joins US Army , article
Thanks to the United States Army’s Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), DVM class of 2023 member Maddie Nardi has a bright future in the armed forces.
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Article ItemVirginia beef producers' day of learning and connection at Virginia Tech , article
Faculty from both the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine presented topics at the 2024 Beef Cattle Health Conference held on the Virginia Tech campus.
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Article ItemKayla Fowler Wins Bente Flatland Resident Award , article
Kayla Fowler, resident in neurology/neurosurgery at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has won the Bente Flatland Resident Award.
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Article ItemCamille Brassard honored with Bente Flatland Resident Award , article
Camille Brassard, resident in small animal internal medicine at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has won the Bente Flatland Resident Award.
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Article ItemDonor, recipient honor family backgrounds with Berty Mae Scholarship to veterinary college , article
Early life experiences shaped both the scholarship donor and scholarship recipient. For Ron Guilliams, it was the sacrifices his mother, Berty Mae Maxfield, made so he could be successful. For Gianna Novak, it was raising cattle on her father’s farm, and a visit from a veterinarian to help heal a heifer she was raising.
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Article ItemBoard-certification in emergency and critical care is clinician’s pathway to dream job , article
Emily Schaefer has recently moved into her dream position as a clinical assistant professor of equine emergency and critical care after becoming board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC).
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Article ItemTimothy Bolton awarded Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award , article
The Zoetis award is a nationally recognized honor for a faculty member at each veterinary school in the United States. This award is given to a faculty member who has demonstrated leadership and character; teaching ability as demonstrated by the caliber of instruction and responsiveness to the needs of students. Faculty members are nominated by their students.
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Article ItemBoard of Visitors recognizes college faculty , article
Many congratulations to veterinary college faculty recognized by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors at the June 6 meeting.
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Article ItemVeterinary student is commissioned into the U.S. Public Health Service and wins elite internship in a nationwide competition , article
William Boyd, a fourth-year public and corporate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student also enrolled in the Masters of Public Health Program, was recently commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS). He will join an elite team of more than 6,000 public health professionals.
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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 ItemClass of 2022: Celebrating the first students to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health , article
On May 11, the first cohort of undergraduates crossed the stage at Lane Stadium to receive their Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH). This brand-new undergraduate program graduated nearly 70 students last week.
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Article ItemClass of 2023: Elizabeth Glazunov discovers a wider view of public health , article
Glazunov received the 2023 Phi Kappa Phi Medallion Award. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in public health with plans to pursue a career in dentistry.
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Article ItemChris Byron named new head of Large Animal Clinical Sciences amid equine crisis , article
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has named associate professor of large animal surgery Chris Byron as the next head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences.
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Article ItemChris Byron named C.R. Roberts Professor of Clinical Veterinary Medicine , article
Chris Byron, associate professor and head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has been named the C.R. Roberts Professor of Clinical Veterinary Medicine by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
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Article ItemTrained in human medicine, four times bereaved by cancer, MaLora Bush finds purpose in treating pets , article
For four close family members who died of cancer, for her three furry “babies” at home, MaLora Bush has found more than just a job she loves, but a life’s mission.
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Article ItemHIV drugs may help fight against deadly fungal infection, Seleem lab study finds , article
Antiviral drugs can make antifungals work again. That, at its simplest, is the approach Mohamed Seleem’s lab at the Center for One Health Research (COHR) has found may be a key treatment strategy in the battle against Candida auris, a frighteningly deadly fungal pathogen discovered in 2009 that is considered an urgent threat by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Article ItemUt Prosim plus puppies: Veterinary student raises a service dog , article
Kelsey Thornton, a dedicated third-year DVM student, shares her journey as a puppy raiser for canine companions.
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Article ItemA pint-sized puppy named Kenny Brooks does a full-court press on heart research , article
He may not shoot hoops like the players his Virginia Tech women’s basketball coach namesake guides, but this Kenny Brooks, a 5-month-old cavalier King Charles spaniel, is dribbling his way into the hearts of researchers. As a key player in a unique cardiology study at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, this charming puppy is helping to unravel the mysteries of heart disease in his breed.
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Article ItemThe “Canine Instructors” Class of ‘22 , article
Just as the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) class of 2026 this Fall, it also welcomed its new participants in the Animal Care for Education (ACE) program. From August to mid-October, the veterinary college fosters dogs that come from local shelters.
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Article ItemCareCredit accepted at veterinary college’s three teaching hospitals , article
Clients of Virginia Tech’s three veterinary hospitals now have a new way to pay. Financing pets’ veterinary care through CareCredit has been available since April at all three of the hospitals of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine – the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the college’s main building at Virginia Tech.
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Article ItemVeterinarians find new career paths with help of program aiming to become national center , article
Many veterinarians reach a point where they are looking for an exit ramp off the career track they have followed since graduation, even since childhood dreams. A center based at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine on the Virginia Tech campus helps veterinarians from across the nation find new routes, applying their education, experience and skills to move into areas of veterinary medicine beyond private practice, such as government or industry.
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Article ItemFostering love and learning , article
VA-MD Vet Med's new Canine Awareness and Responsibility Experience for Students program — known as CARES — fosters carefully selected dogs from local shelters to teach students about routine care and socialization.
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Article ItemCarvallo empowers Latin American veterinarians through pathology education in Guatemala and Nicaragua , article
Personally, and professionally, Francisco Carvallo is deeply invested in spreading veterinary knowledge across Latin America. Carvallo is a native of Chile, president of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group, and vice president for Latin America with the Davis-Thompson Foundation, a 50-year-old organization dedicated to the advancement of veterinary and comparative pathology education worldwide.
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Article ItemA night of glamor and giving back , article
Students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary have revived a beloved fundraising tradition: Casino Night. The event, which took place on Jan. 21, offered food, drinks, and fun, with 20 tables of games like blackjack, roulette, and even horse racing. At the end of the night, participants traded in their poker chips for raffle tickets and vied for their chance to win a variety of gift baskets donated by corporate sponsors, local businesses, and private donors.
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Article ItemChilean veterinary student exchange brings new perspectives, opportunities , article
Virginia Tech has had a longstanding relationship with the Austral University of Chile, and colleges across the university have participated in exchange programs. In a three-month exchange, students from the veterinary college and the Austral University of Chile explore hands-on opportunities. The two Chilean students studying at the veterinary college this year are Priscila Soto and Maksimiano Rodríguez.
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Article ItemThird-year DVM student from Mississippi named Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Chili Cook-Off Champion , article
In a Virginia-Maryland chili battle, Mississippi took home the gold. Mercedes Smith, DVM Class of 2024, earned the esteemed chili champion title at this year’s College of Veterinary Medicine CVC (Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign) Chili Cook-Off. Her “Mississippi Hillbilly Chili” is the result of multiple different recipes (with lots of taste-testing) she picked up from back home in Madison, Mississippi, coming together in one delightful dish.
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Article ItemVeterinary professor Audrey Ruple leads effort to standardize reporting guidelines in clinical trials with dogs and cats , article
Getting researchers on the same page is essential to science. A group led by Virginia Tech’s Audrey Ruple seeks to do just that in regard to reporting guidelines for randomized controlled clinical trials involving dogs and cats, with two papers establishing the guidelines and the rationale behind those guidelines appearing in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine.
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Article ItemNew lab kick-starts clinical research collaboration at veterinary college , article
Collaboration is key to solving complex problems, and the new Collaborative Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is helping a wide array of veterinary clinical researchers work together to tackle challenges
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Article ItemCenter for One Health Research receives nearly $2 million from NIH to find new ways to combat gonorrhea , article
Seleem, also the Tyler J. and Frances F. Young Endowed Chair in Bacteriology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, and Dan Flaherty, associate professor of medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology at Purdue University, are the principal faculty for a $3 million grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health for ongoing studies on how to repurpose existing drugs to fight Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
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Article ItemCollaborative study focuses on using computer algorithms to find molecular adaptations to improve COVID-19 drugs , article
As the COVID-19 pandemic scattered and isolated people, researchers across Virginia Tech connected for a data-driven collaboration seeking improved drugs to fight the disease and potentially many other illnesses.
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Article ItemClass of 2020 Virtual Commencement , article
Given the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine held a special virtual event on May 15, 2020, to honor and congratulate the Class of 2020.
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Article ItemClass of 2021 Commencement , article
In May, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine proudly conferred 122 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees, 27 Master of Public Health degrees — including six dual DVM/MPH degrees — and five Master of Science degrees in biomedical and veterinary sciences at its 2021 commencement ceremonies in Lane Stadium.
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Article ItemCommencement speaker Bonnie J. Smith loves teaching through telling stories that inspire students , article
Bonnie Smith will be the commencement speaker for the newest group of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine graduates at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Smith has been an associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathology since 1991.
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Article ItemVeterinary Students offer community dog wash on April 29 , article
On April 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., students at the college will be hosting a Community Dog Wash event.
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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 ItemNew cows at veterinary college enhance learning , article
The cows have come home. The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine recently welcomed several new residents—residents of the bovine variety. The college is now home to 21 dairy cows who will aid in the education of veterinary students.
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Article ItemCarla Phillips Savage joins Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine faculty , article
Carla Phillips Savage recently joined the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as an associate professor of practice in aquatic animal medicine. Savage works within the Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine (CPCVM), which prepares veterinary students to enter the public and corporate sectors of veterinary medicine and provides resources to established veterinarians looking for a career change.
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Article ItemVeterinary college's dean, Dan Givens, receives honor from Auburn University , article
Dan Givens, dean of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM), was recently honored with a prestigious award from his alma mater and the university for which he previously served on faculty and as an administrator.
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Article ItemDoberman breeders and owners step forward to fund heart disease detection study , article
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is an inherited progressive heart disease that affects up to 45% of Doberman pinschers.
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Article ItemNew director of advising will support growing undergraduate public health program , article
Katie Cross has been named director of advising for the Department of Population Health Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. This is a new position that will lead the advising team for the undergraduate public health program.
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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 ItemVeterinary college employs spectrum of care to improve 11-year-old dog's life after leg injury , article
When Sophie the Newfoundland/golden retriever mix suddenly could not stand on her hind end, owner Angela McCoy Williams of Giles, Va. took Sophie to the emergency services at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). It was found that Sophie tore her cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in her rear right leg.
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Article Item"5 Tips for Successful Dog Training" , article
Training your dog is an essential part of being a responsible pet owner. It helps to establish boundaries, build trust, and create a positive relationship between you and your furry friend.
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Article ItemCare for dog’s eyes encourages Virginia Tech alumnus to donate to Veterinary Teaching Hospital expansion , article
Mike Carey made a $50,000 pledge to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, getting him onto the Founder’s Wall. But it won’t be his name there, it will be that of his canine companion, Max, along with two members of the ophthalmology team that have helped manage his ongoing eye ailments.
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Article ItemWoman’s unfulfilled veterinarian dream will be realized for future students through couple’s estate gift , article
An unfulfilled dream has inspired one couple to help others fulfill theirs.
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Article ItemThorntons support veterinary college from its birth to far in the future , article
More than 25 years before the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine opened, Bill Thornton attended Virginia Tech strongly considering a veterinary career. He didn’t become a veterinarian, but Thornton’s legacy with the veterinary college will continue many years forward.
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Article ItemFrom Coast Guard to clinics: class president forges a nontraditional path to veterinary medicine , article
Unlike many veterinary students, when Heather Skowron was a child growing up in Rhode Island, she didn’t know she wanted to be a veterinarian. In fact, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to be. After two years of community college, she earned her bachelors in liberal arts from Rivier University in New Hampshire and began an office job — but at the age of 23, she decided she needed to change direction.
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Article ItemVeterinary college students help provide safe, affordable spay/neuter services to help end pet overpopulation in Southwest Virginia , article
There is an intense focus, but also cheerfulness, amid the whir and hum in the operating room at the back of Mountain View Humane Spay/Neuter Clinic in Christiansburg, Virginia. Dogs and cats have been brought by clients, by shelters, and by the regional Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, performed by Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine students under the supervision of faculty.
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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 ItemAnnual Staff Appreciation BBQ Picnic: an opportunity to honor and celebrate equine center staff accomplishments , article
On Friday, June 2 the Equine Medical Center (EMC) held a Staff Appreciation BBQ Lunch. This annual event honors the accomplishments of residents, fellows and interns, and individual members of staff who have done exemplary work during the past year. Following lunch and award presentations, EMC staff let off steam with a set of competitive games!
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Article ItemEquine Emergency – what to expect when the unexpected happens , article
Everyone who has a horse or is involved in the care of horses knows that at some point their animal is likely to sustain injury or contract a nasty virus or disease. Learn what to expect when the unexpected happens to your horse.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech’s new equine performance center in Northern Virginia offers ‘next-level’ care for horses , article
Virginia first lady Suzanne Youngkin joined Executive Vice President and Provost Cyril Clarke and other Virginia Tech officials at the ribbon-cutting for the Jane and Stephen Hale Equine Performance Evaluation Center and the official naming of the Paul J. Goodness Podiatry Clinic at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia.
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Article ItemChance meeting changes life trajectory toward fulfilling career in equine veterinary medicine , article
Jennifer Barrett traveled an unusual path to land her dream job at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC), a job that combines her three passions in life: clinical service, research, and teaching.
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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 ItemNational Farrier Week: Recognizing and honoring the skill and dedication of our hard-working farriers , article
As we celebrate and honor the skill of our farriers during National Farrier Week, we can’t help but think of the age-old adage ‘no hoof, no horse.’ Horse owners realize that our farrier is an important factor in our horse’s overall care and wellness.
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General ItemSophie Boorman, BVetMed, MS, joins the faculty team as a clinical assistant professor of equine surgery
Sophie Boorman, BVetMed, MS, joined the Equine Medical Center faculty team on October 10, as a clinical assistant professor of equine surgery.
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General ItemSarah Dukti, joins the faculty team as a clinical assistant professor of emergency and critical care
Sarah Dukti, DVM, DACVS-LA, DACVECC joined the Equine Medical Center on March 14, 2023 as a clinical assistant professor of Emergency and Critical Care.
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Article ItemEquine Sports medicine specialist complements comprehensive sports medicine facilities now in place at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center , article
Gustavo Zanotto joined the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) on January 10 as a clinical assistant professor of equine sports medicine and lameness.
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Article ItemSpanish resident Julia Borgens Castela shares her journey to become a specialist in equine internal medicine , article
Residents come to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) from all over the world to continue and expand their training and expertise. One of the EMC’s current residents, Julia Borgens Castela, hails from Spain and was educated at the University of Extremadura, Caceres, Spain.
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Article ItemVeterinary students learn through experience at busy, evolving Equine Medical Center , article
The EMC has a robust outpatient and emergency caseload with specialist faculty and staff, providing an excellent environment for students to learn about equine veterinary medicine and surgery.
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Article ItemRace against time: Saving the life of a newborn foal after complicated ‘red bag delivery’ , article
Lacey Assets (Lacey), an 18-year-old paint broodmare suffering a first-time bout of placentitis, and her newborn foal were admitted to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC), a teaching hospital of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, in Leesburg, Virginia, as an emergency.
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Article ItemCollaborative effort cures quarter horse Cody of guttural pouch mycosis , article
How Low Can You Go (Cody), an 11-year-old American quarter horse, owned by Jill Cotten, from Laurel, Maryland, visited the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) in mid-December 2021 for dysphagia – a rare condition affecting a horse’s ability to swallow.
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Article ItemTwo by two: Six feral foals recover remarkably under care of equine hospital clinicians and staff , article
Treating a sick foal is a challenge in itself but when they arrive one after the other in quick succession and are completely unhandled feral foals it adds a whole different level of complexity! Six weanling foals were transported to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) for emergency evaluation and treatment after being purchased at an auction by Colby’s Crew Rescue, based in Keswick, Virginia.
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Article ItemShow jumper Fureina overcomes debilitating trauma and qualifies for Washington International Horse Show , article
In September 2021, Fureina, at the time an 11-year-old KWPN Dutch Warmblood mare owned by Christin Jonas and her daughter from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, visited the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) for an emergency lameness evaluation.
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Article ItemJennie the donkey and her newborn filly Sparkles return home after receiving emergency treatment , article
After a multiple-day history of lethargy and lack of appetite and after treatment on the farm, Jennie, a 7-year-old donkey jenny, owned by the Maruca and Witt families from Leesburg, Virginia was referred to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) by Gabrielle Care, a veterinarian from Total Equine Veterinary Associates, Leesburg, for further diagnostics and treatment.
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Article ItemHard-luck horse Kit in recovery after complex orthopedic surgery at Equine Medical Center and long rehabilitation , article
Kit, a once perfectly sound horse owned by Michael Hillman, faced a dramatic turn of events when he became severely lame after a day in the field. Rushed to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia, Kit underwent complex orthopedic surgery and an extensive 50-day rehabilitation journey. Despite the challenges, Kit is now on the path to recovery and expected to return to his home pastures later this month, thanks to the dedication of his caregivers and the success of his treatment, including pastern joint fusion and stem cell therapy.
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Article ItemRescued foal receives emergency treatment for a growth plate infection and mild pneumonia , article
Snuggles, a miniature filly foal, and her mother were pulled from a horse auction in Pennsylvania by Colby’s Crew Rescue, an equine rescue based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Snuggles and her dam were referred to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center by Dr. Gary Kubala from Littlestown Veterinary Hospital, Littlestown, Pennsylvania, for further evaluation and treatment of Snuggles’ left hind lameness.
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Article ItemTrump recovers from second colic surgery at the ripe old age of 32 , article
Frederica Wheeler first met Trump, a dark-bay, non-gaited Tennessee Walker gelding, now aged 32, at The Greenbrier resort in Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Trump was named after the most powerful card in the game of bridge and is affectionately known at home as Trumpie.
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Article ItemExtra care at Equine Medical Center turns one horse’s health around , article
Waterford, a Cleveland Bay horse, was the first homebred foal for Steffanie Burgevin, a longtime client and advocate for the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.
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Article ItemUpgrades to surgical suites at the Equine Medical Center support both emergency and elective surgical procedures , article
Generous philanthropic support from Teressa Beier – a physician whose career centered around human emergency medicine – has enabled the EMC to make key upgrades to its surgical suites.
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Article ItemCircumstances and good connections brought Rosie Barwick across the pond for a position at the Equine Medical Center , article
This is National Veterinary Technician Week. During this week, recognized annually, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) faculty and staff will focus on our dedicated technicians who play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of the horses under our care.
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Article ItemEndowed professorships shape the future of the college , article
A donor supported endowed professorships secures the recruitment of a world-class researcher.
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Article ItemEquine Medical Center spreads the word on helmet safety , article
Stefan Duma, the Harry C. Wyatt Professor of Engineering, director of the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Sciences and co-founder of the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, emphasized the importance of protecting the human head as he talked about research findings on horse riders’ helmets at a recent dinner event at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) in Leesburg, Virginia.
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Article ItemNathaniel White, Professor Emeritus of Equine Surgery is awarded the prestigious 2023 Equine Industry Vision Award , article
Nathaniel “Nat” White, professor emeritus of equine surgery at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC), was presented with the 2023 Equine Industry Vision Award at the American Horse Publications Equine Media Conference in Tempe, Arizona.
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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 ItemGratitude abounds , article
An Evening of Gratitude celebrates VA-MD Vet Med's scholarship donors and recipients.
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Article ItemSomething to be grateful for , article
On March 4, the veterinary college hosted the Evening of Gratitude, an annual event that celebrates and shows gratitude for the donors who have so generously supported the college.
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Article ItemFriends of fleece flock together , article
Bernie and Lynn Cosell's Fantasy Farm in Pearisburg, Virginia — home to a flock of some 100 merino sheep — has long been a destination for hands-on learning for the veterinary college's DVM students.
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Article ItemCelebrating Excellence: Veterinary College Faculty Recognized for Exceptional Contributions and Impact , article
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) hosted an awards reception honoring faculty members who have shown exceptional abilities in outreach, teaching, innovation, and advancing veterinary medicine.
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Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Sophie Bogers , article
Sophie Bogers, BVSc, MVSc, PhD, DACVS–Large Animal Clinical Assistant Professor in Large Animal Surgery
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Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Rachael Carpenter , article
Rachael Carpenter, Clinical Instructor
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Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Tom Cecere , article
Thomas E. Cecere '01, DVM '05, Ph.D. '12, DACVP–Anatomic Pathology Assistant Head for DVM Curriculum Coordination and Associate Professor of Anatomic Pathology
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Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Brittany Ciepluch , article
Brittany Ciepluch, DVM, MS, DACVS–Small Animal Clinical Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology
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Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Bobbi Conner , article
Bobbi Conner, DVM, DACVECC Clinical Associate Professor, Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
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Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Jennifer Davis , article
Meet Jennifer Davis, a dedicated faculty member at the veterinary college since 2017. She's not just a teacher; she's a graduate of the college herself, with a deep passion for educating future veterinarians.
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Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Nisha Duggal , article
Nisha Duggal, PhD Assistant Professor, Molecular and Cellular Biology
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Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Becky Funk , article
Becky Funk, a faculty member at the veterinary college since 2011, is dedicated to teaching the next generation of veterinarians with a focus on happiness and lifelong learning.
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Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Erin Gloag , article
Meet Erin Gloag, a faculty member passionate about research and teaching. She finds joy in nurturing scientists and exploring new research ideas. Her motto is "work smarter, not harder."
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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 ItemFaculty Spotlight: Mindy Quigley , article
Mindy Quigley, Clinical Research Coordinator
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Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Jamie Stewart , article
Jamie Stewart, DVM, PhD, MS, DACT Assistant Professor in Production Management Medicine
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Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Joanne Tuohy , article
Meet Joanne Tuohy, assistant professor of surgical oncology at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center. She is passionate about improving treatments and outcomes for pets and people with cancer.
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Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Dan Vruink , article
Meet Dan Vruink, the hospital administrator at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center. He enjoys working with people passionate about treating and researching cancer and loves to cook and play with his kids.
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Article ItemFARAD center helps keeps food safe from drug residue , article
Since 2018, the FARAD center at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine works in tandem with centers in universities across the country to ensure drug residues don’t end up on your plate.
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Article ItemAudrey Ruple named chair of Veterinary Advisory Board for pet insurance provider Fetch , article
Audrey Ruple, the Dorothy A. and Richard G. Metcalf Professor of Veterinary Medical Informatics at Virginia Tech, has been named chair of the Veterinary Advisory Board for pet insurance provider Fetch.
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Article ItemVeterinary student selected for competitive military scholarship program , article
In a room filled to the brim with friends, family, classmates, professors, and recruiting officers (one even joining via FaceTime), first-year DVM student Daniel Fields was commissioned into the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps.
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Article ItemFocal Medical-Virginia Tech Press Release , article
Cary, NC and Roanoke, VA, May 04, 2023 — Focal Medical, Inc., a privately held, biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutic products based on its innovative local drug delivery technology platform today announced the initiation of a research study in collaboration with Virginia Tech’s Animal Cancer Care and Research Center.
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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 ItemYuba Gautam joins faculty at Virginia Tech Public Health Program , article
Yuba Gautam has recently joined Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as a collegiate associate professor at the Virginia Tech Public Health Program.
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Article ItemAn impressive show of support on VT's Giving Day 2021 , article
Alumni, faculty, staff, and students band together to make Virginia Tech's Annual Giving Day a huge success.
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Article ItemLooking Back at Giving Day: Supporting compassionate care in Virginia , article
Another Virginia Tech Giving Day has come and gone with an incredible wave of community support.
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Article ItemJulia M. Gohlke wins NASA grant to study health damages of extreme weather events , article
Julia M. Gohlke, associate professor of environmental health in the department of population sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has been awarded a $1 million grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). She will work alongside co-PIs Ryan Calder, assistant professor of environmental health and policy at the college; Samarth Swarup of the University of Virginia; and Benjamin Zaitchik of Johns Hopkins University.
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Article ItemGuinea pig started veterinary student’s journey, generous donors continue it , article
Thanks to a guinea pig, Noah Goldfarb has known since around age 12 that he wanted to be an exotic animal veterinarian. But, between formal education, internships, residencies, and early career positions in that specialty, it can take almost 12 years to get established – and many more to pay off loans.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech Graduate School honors outstanding students and faculty , article
Two VA-MD Vet Med graduate students and a faculty member were among those receiving recognition from the Graduate School for outstanding service, teaching, research, academic performance, and mentoring. In addition, several veterinary students earned awards for their research presentations at the Graduate Student Assembly Research Symposium.
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Article ItemVeterinary college graduates commission into U.S. Army Veterinary Corps , article
In April 2020, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine was honored to host two commissioning ceremonies for four of its Class of 2020 graduates.
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Article ItemGrowley III gets a clean bill of health from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital , article
It takes a village to take care of Growley III, the mascot of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. The cadets work together to take care of the happy-go-lucky labrador, and he receives veterinary care through the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Article ItemIn battle against pancreatic cancer, grant-funded H-FIRE study offers hope , article
The National Institutes of Health has awarded $2.6 million to a Virginia Tech team over five years for a study of High Frequency Irreversible Electroporation (H-FIRE) for tumor ablation and immune system activation in cases of pancreatic cancer.
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Article ItemGraduate student researcher Hassebroek wins national award for study on COVID-19 vaccine candidate , article
Anna Hassebroek, a doctoral candidate in the Meng Lab of Molecular Virology and an anatomic pathology resident at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, is the 2023 recipient of the Boehringer Ingelheim Research Award for Graduate Veterinarians.
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Article ItemWhat Pet Owners Need to Know About Heartworm , article
Heartworm infection is a serious disease that can be fatal if left untreated. It is caused by worms that normally live in animals' heart, lungs, and blood vessels but can migrate to other tissues and organs, including the brain, kidneys, and eyes. These worms grow up to a foot long and can cause organ damage, heart failure, and lung disease. Cats and dogs can both get heartworm, though the disease looks different in the two species.
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Article ItemChocolate and candy: The hidden Valentine's Day dangers to your pet's health , article
As Valentine's Day approaches, you may be planning to enjoy some chocolates and candies. While these sweet treats delight us, they can pose significant risks to our pets. Understanding what's enjoyable for us but might be harmful for our furry friends is important during this sweet holiday.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech team receives $2 million grant to use bubbles to destroy deadly tumors , article
Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of the major cancers, and only 10 percent of patients live longer than five years after diagnosis. Treatment options can be limited, but an interdisciplinary team led by Irving Coy Allen, associate professor of inflammatory diseases at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, might change that. The team recently received a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore the use of histotripsy as a therapeutic option for pancreatic cancer.
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Article ItemRetiring to Australia, Hodgsons give $1 million estate gift to veterinary college scholarship , article
David and Jennie Hodgson have exciting plans for their retired life back in their native Australia, so they’re not looking for their $1 million estate gift to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine to be activated soon.
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Article ItemKeep Your Pet Safe During the Holidays , article
Celebrating the holidays can bring a lot of joy, but it can also endanger the health of your furry companions. It’s important to be aware of pet health hazards — especially around the holidays, when the home is filled with new sights and smells like decorations and holiday meals.
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Article ItemTough talks: At international conference, veterinary student presents research on resuscitation orders and client communication , article
Anna Horowitz, third-year veterinary student at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, recently presented an abstract at the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS).
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General ItemIn memoriam: Bertram Firestone, founding member of Equine Medical Center
Bertram Firestone, real estate developer, Eclipse Award-winning thoroughbred owner, and founding member of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, died July 12, 2021, at the age of 89.
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General ItemIn memoriam: Diana Firestone a celebrated equestrian and icon of the racing industry
Diana Melville Johnson Firestone, a founding member of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) Advisory Council, died on February 12 in Palm Beach, Florida, at the age of 91.
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General ItemEquine Medical Center honors the memory of horseman Robert Manfuso, longtime Advisory Council member
Robert “Bob” Manfuso, a longtime member of Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) Advisory Council and a prominent figure in the thoroughbred industry, died on March 19, 2020, of natural causes. He was 82.
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Article ItemBiomedical and veterinary sciences Ph.D. candidate receives National Institutes of Health grant , article
Jatia Mills said that the majority of the grant will go toward her research on investigating the neuroinflammatory response that occurs because of traumatic brain injury.
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Article ItemClass of 2022: Kaitlin Phelon receives the Phi Kappa Phi Medallion , article
Kaitlin Phelon is the Phi Kappa Phi Medallion undergraduate recipient for the inaugural Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) class.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech researchers win $3.3 million in Department of Defense grants to study deadly virus , article
Researchers led by professor of virology Kylene Kehn-Hall at Virginia Tech’s Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine received a total of $3.3 million from the Department of Defense to study mouse models of how Eastern equine encephalitis virus changes the brain.
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Article ItemKevin Lahmers, leader in exotic tick disease study, wins Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence , article
When it comes to receiving the 2022 Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence, Kevin Lahmers credits just about everyone around him more than himself. “I really appreciate it,” said Lahmers, clinical associate professor of anatomic pathology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine “It's recognition that we are doing things that are beneficial to the veterinary community, for livestock producers in the region and the state, and that is very gratifying.
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Article ItemVeterinary college lab leads exploration of DNA sequencing advances , article
The Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services (ViTALS) within the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has secured a $200,000 grant from the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) to develop further expertise internally on nanopore-based genome sequencing for pathogen detection and disseminate that acquired knowledge to other laboratories.
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Article ItemNew table for CT scanner a ‘game-changer’ for examination of large animals at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , article
Until recently, clinicians at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine couldn’t use CT, or computed tomography, for large animals. But the recent purchase of an $85,000 table for large animals that can be wheeled to the CT scanner now allows for that option, particularly useful for studying conditions inside the heads of equine animals.
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Article ItemMartha Larson honored with emerita status , article
Martha Larson, professor of radiology in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
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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 ItemTanya LeRoith named president-elect of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians , article
Tanya LeRoith has become the new president-elect of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD).
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Article ItemLlamas back on farm doing well after emergency C-section at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , article
A pregnant llama with a twisted uterus. Even with the best of care, there are a lot of things that can go wrong when an emergency Caesarean section is needed in that situation.
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Article ItemA new grant in the fight against lupus , article
Xin Luo, professor of immunology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has received a $300,000 grant from the Department of Defense to establish a new model for lupus.
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Article ItemLatinx Veterinary Medical Association Chapter creates a home away from home , article
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Latinx Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA) chapter brings together people from across the college.
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Article ItemLynn Heffron receives President's Award for Excellence , article
Lynn Heffron, a laboratory specialist senior in the Meng Lab of Molecular Virology at VA-MD Vet Med, was named one of four recipients of the 2022 President’s Award for Excellence, which recognizes outstanding contributions and consistently excellent performance at Virginia Tech.
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Article ItemUndergraduates gain veterinary research experience through Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program , article
Two undergraduate aspiring veterinarians got hands-on research experience at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine this summer through the Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program (MAOP).
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Article ItemMark Crisman, veterinary professor for 23 years, remembered as joyful ambassador for profession , article
Mark Virgil Crisman, a professor at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine from 1987 to 2010, died on May 20 at the age of 69.
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Article ItemX.J. Meng awarded $2 million NIH grant to study hepatitis E-related neurological disorders , article
X.J. Meng, University Distinguished Professor of Molecular Virology in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, is the principal investigator for a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study neurological inflammation and complications from hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection.
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Article Item5 Things You Need to Know About Microchipping Your Pet , article
Millions of pets in the United States have microchips so they can be returned to their homes if they become lost. A collar and tag with your phone number may be the easiest way for you to be reunited with your pet, but collars can slip off — and a microchip can’t.
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Article ItemNew study examines quality of life in mini pigs , article
At the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, researchers want to examine which factors are important when miniature pig owners — also known as “pig parents” — measure their pigs’ happiness.
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Article ItemPublic health students go to Malawi, assess problems in care for cervical cancer , article
Rodgers and Stephanie Hernandez, both Master of Public Health students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, went to the African nation of Malawi over the holiday break to help assess the nation’s continuum of health care from home to hospital.
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Article ItemOnly 1.2 percent of veterinarians are Black — this club chapter wants to change that , article
Students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have established the newest chapter of the National Association of Black Veterinarians (NABV), working to provide education and promote inclusion within an overwhelmingly white field.
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Article ItemVeterinary professor Nappier goes back to school to learn how to make school better for students , article
Michael Nappier wants to emphasize the “teaching” part of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. "I’m a college professor who hates school,” said Nappier, clinical associate professor in small animal clinical sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. His solution: Going back to school.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech veterinary scholars excel at national pathology meeting , article
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine showcased its talent at the annual American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) and American Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ASVCP) meeting in Chicago last month.
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Article Item5 Fun Ways to Celebrate National Pet Month , article
Did you know that May is National Pet Month? The VMCVM is full of pet lovers (duh!), so we’re giving you five fun ideas to celebrate the pets in your life.
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Article Item$300,000 seed planted in neurotrauma research consortium hoping to harvest multimillion-dollar grants , article
Michelle Theus is the program director of the new consortium for neurotrauma research, which has been awarded a $300,000 seed grant by Fralin Life Sciences Institute for the purpose of building a research team and engaging in groundbreaking scientific investigation of TBI and its long-term effects to compete for multimillion-dollar program grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.
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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 ItemNew animal behavior course helps students discern what dogs tell us without words , article
Buechner-Maxwell, a professor and specialist in large animal internal medicine at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and also certified in shelter medicine, and Erica Feuerbacher, associate professor of animal science and welfare in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), together coordinate the new Companion Animal Behavior and Socialization course.
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Article ItemMargie Lee named associate dean for research and graduate studies at veterinary college , article
Margie Lee ’82, DVM ’86, among the third class of graduates from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986 and one of its earliest Black graduates, has been head of the college's Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology since 2018.
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Article ItemVeterinary College gains new communications skills and depth of experience with new hires , article
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has made two strategic hires to enhance its capabilities as it prepares to support a new series of fundraising campaigns and increase its digital communications and marketing capability.
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Article ItemVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Jessica Black as Director of DVM Student Success , article
Jessica Black is the new director of DVM student success within the Office of Academic Affairs at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. With a wealth of experience in higher education and a passion for supporting students, Black brings a unique set of skills to her new role.
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Article ItemFrom big cats to Blacksburg: Li-Jen Chang joins veterinary college , article
Li-Jen Chang recently joined the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as a clinical assistant professor of veterinary anesthesia and pain management. In this position, Chang will spend most of his time working at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, one of the college’s three hospitals.
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Article ItemTheriogenologist Jessica Cowley joins Production Management Medicine team , article
Cowley has recently joined the veterinary college as an assistant clinical professor. In this position, Cowley is part of the Production Management Medicine (PMM) team, which provides on-the-farm care for animals within a 35-mile radius of Blacksburg. Cowley will teach students completing their PMM rotations.
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Article ItemIt’s been a long road to Virginia for veterinary anatomic pathologist Santiago Diab , article
Diab has joined the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as an anatomic pathologist in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology. Diab’s research interests are primarily focused on food animal diseases, infectious diseases, and gastrointestinal diseases.
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Article ItemJessica Dolinger to enhance pharmaceutical care at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , article
Jessica Dolinger recently joined the college as the pharmacy supervisor, who will oversee the day-to-day operations of the hospital's pharmacy and support clinical services. Her responsibilities include administrative decisions, prescription fulfillment for outpatient and inpatient services, and interdepartmental collaboration to improve processes and care.
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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 ItemNew professor wants to improve minority experience at veterinary college, attract more veterinarians to large animal care , article
Troy Holder’s motivations are straightforward. “I like teaching and I like being able to make a difference,” said the newly hired clinical assistant professor in large animal surgery at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Article ItemEmily Lawrence joins Animal Care for Education program , article
Emily Lawrence has joined the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as a collegiate assistant professor in the Animal Care for Education (ACE) program. In addition to working with students in labs, she takes care of the ACE canine instructors.
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Article ItemVeterinary social worker Augusta O’Reilly supports mental health and the human-animal bond , article
Veterinarians, veterinary students, and pet owners have to make difficult choices and have hard conversations, and the grief, trauma, and stress can take a major toll. Over the past two decades, the field has pushed to improve mental health and to create a culture of wellness in order to mitigate high depression and suicide rates among veterinarians. For a growing number of practices and veterinary colleges, veterinary social workers are key contributors to improving wellness.
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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 ItemRomero-Masters to study tumor viruses at Center for One Health Research , article
James Romero-Masters recently joined the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as an assistant professor at the Center for One Health Research, a collaborative effort of the veterinary college and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Article ItemMicha C. Simons joins veterinary college, bringing educational, surgical expertise , article
The veterinary college welcomes Micha C. Simons, associate professor of small animal surgery, in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences. With her practice limited to small animal soft tissue surgery, Simons covers everything from gastrointestinal surgeries to diagnostic biopsies to hernia repairs. In addition to performing surgery, Simons is excited to work with veterinary students.
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Article ItemNew clinician Songster-Alpin embraces teaching, spectrum of care , article
Mary Songster-Alpin recently joined the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as a clinical assistant professor at the Small Animal Community Practice. The Small Animal Community Practice (CPRAC) 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 ItemLaura Vega joins the veterinary college as a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine and critical care , article
Laura Vega has joined the veterinary college as a new faculty in emergency medicine and critical care, increasing the number of criticalist specialists in the emergency room and ICU and expanding the emergency capability of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
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Article ItemHanna Wachtel joins emergency department at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , article
Wachtel recently joined the faculty of the veterinary college as a clinical instructor of emergency medicine. Wachtel will be working with third- and fourth-year veterinary students and seeing emergency cases at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
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Article ItemHoof health is horse health: Newly certified farrier enhances veterinary hospital services , article
Gabrielle Evans, the farrier apprentice at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has undergone rigorous training, honing her skills in anatomy, physiology, pathology, gaits, horseshoes and more to become an American Farrier’s Association Certified Farrier.
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Article ItemDynamic new graduate course examines pandemic , article
Led by Kylene Kehn-Hall, professor of virology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, a new special-studies course, COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), will use a multidisciplinary approach to educate graduate students about the novel coronavirus and the pandemic.
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Article ItemVeterinary College unveils tranquil wellness room to support mental wellbeing , article
The veterinary college has introduced a new freestanding wellness room within its library to prioritize the mental health of its community members. The room or pod serves as a peaceful enclave for students, staff, and faculty, providing a space for spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech researcher to test vaccine for norovirus , article
Lijuan Yuan, professor of virology and immunology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, will evaluate a potential live oral vaccine for norovirus, the No. 1 cause of foodborne illness.
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General ItemM. Norris Adams rejoins the faculty team as a clinical associate professor of equine surgery
M. Norris (Norrie) Adams, DVM, Diplomate ACVS, Diplomate ACVSMR, CERP, rejoined the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center on Monday, October 3, as a clinical associate professor of equine surgery.
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Article ItemNuclear scintigraphy complements already impressive diagnostic capabilities at equine center , article
A generous estate gift designated for facility upgrades has enabled the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center to replace its nuclear scintigraphy equipment.
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Article ItemVeterinary college promotes human, environmental and animal health through One Health concept , article
Human, animal, and environmental are not three different kinds of health. They are One Health. One Health is the overarching concept that human, animal, and environmental health are inextricably linked, and that professionals within the three realms should work together toward research findings and clinical applications that can improve the health in all three areas. The veterinary college – both throughout its Public Health program and more traditional veterinary medicine -– is deeply committed to the concept of One Health.
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Article ItemHorseshoes and hedgehogs: Fun for all at veterinary college Open House , article
The veterinary college hosted its Annual Open House event on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Blacksburg. The event offered the public an opportunity to learn more about animal and human health, interact with veterinary and public health students and faculty, and experience the college's state-of-the-art facilities. The event is also an opportunity for the college to showcase its educational programs to prospective students and donors.
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Article ItemNew Faces, New Careers: Orientation Week 2023 , article
The college kicked off its academic year with an engaging and exhilarating first week of orientation activities that welcomed new and returning students to campus.
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Article ItemTransdisciplinary collaborations essential to tackling cancer , article
A Virginia Tech research team led by veterinary oncologic surgeon Joanne Tuohy and biomedical engineer Eli Vlaisavljevich is working to refine a unique approach to treating canine osteosarcoma.
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Article ItemThe end of over-the-counter veterinary antibiotics , article
Over-the-counter veterinary antibiotics will require a prescription from a veterinarian in order to purchase them starting on June 11, 2023.
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Article ItemCollaborating with veterinary surgeons in Japan to perform “mini hips” , article
Otto Lanz, professor of small animal surgery at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, recently spent six months in Japan to collaborate with veterinarians on mini total hip replacements.
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Article ItemOutstanding Doctoral Student Allie Kaloss talks about life as a Ph.D. student and looking forward to joining the DVM Class of 2027 , article
This year's outstanding doctoral student for the veterinary college is Alexandra Kaloss. A DVM/Ph.D. student, she is currently finishing her four-year Ph.D. before starting the DVM program this fall in the Class of 2027.
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Article ItemRural residents share stories of resilience during pandemic , article
The COVID-19 pandemic hit rural communities hard: isolation and financial strain have been major challenges for people living in rural areas. Through participating in a story tree, residents of Craig County, Virginia, reflected on their experiences and told the story of how their community has persevered.
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General ItemPayton Lawrence 2022 recipient of the NOVA Jenn Fay Memorial Veterinary Technology Student of the Year Award
Payton Lawrence is the 2022 recipient of the NOVA Jenn Fay Memorial Veterinary Technology Student of the Year Award. This award recognizes a student that shows outstanding dedication to the profession of Veterinary Technology.
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Article ItemKevin Pelzer influences many lives during 36 years at veterinary college , article
Kevin Pelzer’s 36-year teaching and clinical background at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is primarily in large animal medicine and epidemiology, but one of his most memorable experiences involved something much different.
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Article ItemHow Dental Care Keeps Your Pet Healthy and Happy , article
Pets are beloved members of many families, so it's important to ensure that they receive the proper care in order to keep them healthy and happy. One aspect of pet care that is often overlooked is oral health. It’s been estimated that a whopping 85% of cats over the age of three suffer from dental disease!
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Article ItemPreparing Your Pet for a Disaster: Essential Tips from Veterinary Experts , article
Disasters can strike unexpectedly, leaving families and their beloved pets vulnerable and needing immediate assistance. Taking proactive measures to safeguard your pet's well-being by following a few simple steps can ensure their safety and increase the chances of a swift reunion in case of separation.
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Article Item2023 pet food drive a success , article
Three animal lovers from across the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine came together to organize a pet food drive for three local animal shelters.
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Article ItemUnleashing Paw-some Shots: Mastering Pet Photography , article
Pets hold a special place in our hearts – capturing their adorable antics and unique personalities through photography has become a popular and cherished pastime and even a profession. However, photographing our animal companions can be quite challenging due to their unpredictable antics. Here are some tips to help you get great photos of your furry, feathery, and even scaly friend from our college communications manager and photographer, Margie Christianson.
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Article Item5 Poison Prevention Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe , article
Poisoning is a leading cause of injury and death in companion animals in the USA. It's essential to stay informed about the most common causes of poisoning and to take steps to prevent it. By being vigilant and taking steps to protect your pet from toxic substances, you can help keep them safe and healthy.
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Article ItemThe importance of vaccinating your pet , article
It is often said that prevention is the best medicine — and that’s especially true for pet vaccinations. No pet owner wants to see a furry friend get sick, and as an added bonus, vaccinations are far less expensive than treating a disease.
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Article ItemCancer treatment and Petco Love funds change elderly dog’s life , article
Petco Love’s support of the Virginia Tech Animal Cancer Care and Research Center (ACCRC) in Roanoke has allowed patients to access cancer therapies and treatments, resulting in enhanced lives and more treatment options.
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Article ItemMona Lisa keeps making smiles thanks to cancer treatment, Petco Love funds , article
When adopting a cat, some people pick out their new feline friend from pictures online. For Gary and Rebecca Davis, Mona Lisa—Mony for short—was different.
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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 ItemProduction Management Medicine Faculty Members Earn Board Certification , article
Over the past year, two members of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Production Management Medicine team became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, respectively. Recent diplomates Sierra Guynn and Hollie Schramm, both clinical assistant professors, put in countless hours of study and hard work to achieve these accomplishments.
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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 ItemCollaboration and community: Inspiration Beyond the Classroom at Virginia Public Health Conference , article
Eight students and five faculty and staff members from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Public Health Program attended the Virginia Public Health Association’s annual conference, keeping updated with what’s new in the field and connecting with public health professionals.
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Article ItemPublic health students, faculty, and staff volunteer for local COVID-19 response efforts , article
Medical Reserve Corps-trained public health students in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program in the Department of Population Health Sciences and in the dual Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/MPH program have volunteered, along with additional faculty and staff, at a New River Valley COVID-19 call center and at drive-thru testing sites.
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Article ItemVeterinary student Alex Marsh arrives on campus deeply immersed in tropical rainforest research , article
Handling scores of tropical snakes isn’t a prerequisite for entry into the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. But Alex Marsh checks that box, easily. Marsh is a first-year veterinary student, but already has impressive credentials and experience researching wildlife in the Amazon rainforest of Peru.
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Article ItemPre-veterinary fellowship gives an Italian perspective on animal sanctuaries for student Anika Rao , article
The decision to apply for the Doctors in Italy Pre-Vet Fellowship Program last summer was not a hard sell for Virginia Tech student Anika Rao. Rao, a sophomore in the School of Animal Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and a student worker on the Animal Care for Education team at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, spent two weeks in Italy last summer helping care for animals at sanctuaries while also getting to visit many cultural attractions in and around Rome.
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Article ItemSpectrum of care: Students get hands-on with alternative treatment for canine knee injuries , article
This lab is part of an elective on small animal physical rehabilitation at the veterinary college. The purpose of the class is to introduce the students to a variety of therapeutic modalities, techniques, and alternative treatment methods to support patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal diseases, and thanks to this education, veterinary students can offer a better spectrum of care for their future patients.
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Article ItemEPA-funded research examines renewable energy choices in light of community values , article
Ryan Calder, assistant professor of environmental health and policy in the Public Health Program within the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, is the principal investigator in a $650,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for research on how divides might be bridged in order to accelerate decarbonization of New England’s power grid in light of differing community values.
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Article ItemPh.D. candidate Saklou receives research fellowship, will employ data analysis for animal, human health , article
Nadia Saklou first heard the term “clinician-scientist” while attending veterinary school at Colorado State. Now, with experience as both a clinician and scientist at Virginia Tech, she has become a clinician-scientist herself with a fellowship in hand that completes the circle back to Colorado State.
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Article ItemResearch funding skyrockets at veterinary college in recent years , article
Research funding awarded to the veterinary college has tripled in a decade, with most of that growth – from roughly $7 million to over $18 million – occurring in the past five years. Research funding jumped 80 percent, from $10 million to $18 million, between fiscal years 2021 and 2022 alone.
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Article ItemJulie Rosenberger selected for national business officer leadership program , article
Julie Rosenberger, director of budget and finance at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Office of the Dean, has been selected for the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) at the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).
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Article ItemInterdisciplinary team wins grant to develop drug for brain cancer , article
The National Institutes of Health is awarding a $3.8 million grant to John Rossmeisl, the Dr. and Mrs. Dorsey Taylor Mahin Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, and Waldemar Debinski, cancer biology professor at Wake Forest School of Medicine. The team will treat human brain cancer with a drug they have previously used to treat canines.
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Article ItemVeterinary college’s Ruple inducted into two scientific honor societies , article
Audrey Ruple has recently been inducted into two prestigious organizations honoring scientific advancement.
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Article ItemAudrey Ruple named Dorothy A. and Richard G. Metcalf Professor of Veterinary Medical Informatics , article
Audrey Ruple, associate professor of quantitative epidemiology in the Department of Population Health Sciences in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has been named the Dorothy A. and Richard G. Metcalf Professor of Veterinary Medical Informatics by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
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Article ItemEmily Schaefer nears completion of fellowship to bolster emergency care at Virginia Tech’s equine hospital in Leesburg , article
Schaefer is in her third and final year of the fellowship in equine emergency and critical care, through The Ohio State University, her committed efforts funded by sponsor Shelley Duke, EMC Advisory Council vice chair, and her husband, Phil.
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Article ItemScholarships open doors for Carla Gutierrez in aspirations to become livestock veterinarian , article
Growing up, people tried to discourage Carla Gutierrez ’16 from becoming a veterinarian, telling her that it was too hard. Now a member of the DVM class of 2025, she’s proving her naysayers wrong.
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Article ItemScholarship helps student pursue equine veterinary medicine , article
Sarah Landeck, a Class of 2027 student at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, is the first recipient of the Maria and David Williams Equine Veterinary Scholarship.
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Article ItemSwimming with ScubaCats: diving course enriches student experience at the Veterinary College , article
Michael Nappier from the veterinary college runs the ScubaCat Project, offering scuba diving courses to the college community. Aimed at promoting wellness and relaxation, the initiative attracts students, faculty, and staff, providing a unique educational and stress-relieving experience away from the rigors of academic life.
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Article ItemAcademic-private partnership aims to reduce toxic effects of deadly digestive bacteria , article
Mohamed Seleem and Nectagen, Inc., have received a nearly $275,000 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to study whether synthetic proteins developed by Nectagen can reduce the toxicity of the digestive bacteria.
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Article ItemClass of 2023: Stephanie Valencic lives Ut Prosim through a passion for public health , article
Stephanie Valencic, senior in the BSPH program and fast-tracking in the MPH program wins the bachelor of science in public health program's 2023 Outstanding Senior Award.
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Article ItemCaring for Your Senior Pet , article
As pet owners, we all want our furry companions to have long and happy lives, but as dogs and cats age, their needs change. Let’s look at some common health problems your pet may face in their old age.
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Article ItemSmall Animal Community Practice re-energized in its commitment to clients and students , article
Small Animal Community Practice – CPRAC, commonly pronounced “SEE-prak” – is a clinic within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine that accepts pets from a 35-mile radius of Blacksburg.
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Article ItemBonnie Smith honored with emerita status , article
Bonnie Smith, associate professor of biomedical sciences and pathobiology in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
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Article ItemVeterinary professor, students care for exotic animals at SeaQuest Lynchburg , article
On one morning each month, Stephen A. Smith examines the health of more species of animals than many veterinarians will in a lifetime. Because of that, some students get that same experience before they even graduate as veterinarians.
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Article ItemSpay clinics give veterinary students early surgery experience, help pet owners at no charge , article
Second-year students in the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine are being afforded that rite-of-passage opportunity this semester, all while helping regional pet owners receive free treatment and vaccinations for their dogs and cats.
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Article ItemPhillip Sponenberg retires after 42 years of helping veterinary college and its students thrive , article
Sponenberg has been present at every veterinary college commencement since the first one in 1985 and has attended every university graduation since he arrived on campus. Graduates from five different decades extol Sponenberg as a beloved professor who consistently dispensed knowledge, wisdom, and kindness.
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Article ItemNammalwar Sriranganathan honored with emeritus status , article
Nammalwar Sriranganathan, professor of bacteriology in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
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Article ItemStaff Spotlight: Maryann Cline , article
Maryann Cline serves as the veterinary technician supervisor at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center. She has been with the veterinary college since 2007 and has a passion for teaching and working with students.
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Article ItemStaff Spotlight: Carli Dotson , article
Carli Dotson joined the veterinary college in June 2019, initially supporting students and later becoming the administrative assistant for the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. She values the supportive community at VMCVM and lives by the motto "Be the change you want to see in the world."
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Article ItemStaff Spotlight: Katherine Harshman , article
Katherine Harshman serves as a receiving technician in the ViTALS laboratory at the veterinary college. She plays a crucial role in screening and handling various samples, whether they are for in-house testing, research projects, or specialty reference laboratory send-outs.
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Article ItemStaff Spotlight: Mary Johnston, LVT , article
Mary Johnston, LVT, highlights the power of teamwork in her work at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and shares her inspiring experiences with students pursuing their veterinary careers.
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Article ItemStaff Spotlight: McKinley Mullins , article
Meet McKinley Mullins, the special service client liaison in surgical oncology at the veterinary college. As the team's glue, she seamlessly coordinates with clients, manages finances, and jumps in wherever needed. She cherishes the friendships formed within the college and considers them the best part of her job.
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Article ItemStaff Spotlight: Brittany Patrick , article
Brittany embarked on her veterinary college adventure in May 2019 when she joined the surgery department at VMCVM. Her love for anesthesia led her to make a smooth transition to the anesthesia department in November of the same year. Teaching and nurturing a passion for anesthesia is what truly fuels her.
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Article ItemStaff Spotlight: Katie Reuss , article
Meet Katie Reuss, an experienced large animal veterinary technician at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Katie's role in the college revolves around the care and well-being of horses and she has made it her mission to instill her passion for these majestic creatures in the hearts of aspiring veterinarians.
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Article ItemStaff Spotlight: Kris Wagher , article
Kris Wagher is an Internal Medicine Licensed Veterinary Technician at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Kris finds the best part of her work to be the continuous learning and the supportive "work family" of clinicians.
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Article ItemStaff Spotlight: Angela Webb , article
Angela Webb has been an integral part of the veterinary college for nearly a decade, with 26+ years at Virginia Tech. As the Academic Affairs Office Manager and Event Coordinator, Angela plays a pivotal role in the college's operations and student support.
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Article ItemStaff Spotlight: Amy Winemiller , article
Amy Winemiller ’08, M.A.Ed. ’11 is the website and digital project coordinator at the college. She does "a little bit of everything" to ensure the smooth operation of various digital endeavors and is inspired by people who navigate life authentically.
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Article ItemStantons’ full-tuition scholarship gift makes veterinary college possible for Lemus of 2026 class , article
Michael and Jennifer Stanton had never stepped on the campus of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) when they financed their first four-year full-tuition scholarship in 2018. But now, it is Lemus benefiting from the Stantons’ generosity, having completed her first year of studies as the latest recipient of the Michael and Jennifer Stanton Family Pet Veterinary Scholarship.
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Article ItemStephanie Hall named patient services manager , article
A member of Large Animal Clinical Sciences' patient services team since 2016, Hall began her new role as the Veterinary Teaching Hospital's patient services manager on Feb. 21.
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Article ItemVeterinary students awarded fellowships from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research , article
Briana Gleizer and Taylor Mortensen, both veterinary students from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, were selected for the Veterinary Student Research Fellowship. This marks the first time any student from the college has been chosen for this fellowship.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Meghan Albritton , article
Second-year Master of Public Health, infectious disease concentration and second-year geography M.S. student Home Town/State: Rockmart, Georgia
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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 ItemStudent Spotlight: Andrea Connor , article
Meet Andrea Connor, a second-year DVM/MPH public corporate tracker who is interested in infectious diseases.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: E'lisia Davis , article
An aspiring veterinarian in the DVM program at the college, E'lisia Davis is fueled by her lifelong devotion to animals and a deep-rooted desire to advocate for their welfare. With a harmonious blend of compassion, creativity, and unwavering family support, E'lisia's journey stands as a testament to her commitment to becoming an exceptional and caring veterinarian.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Amanda Gabriel , article
Meet Amanda Gabriel, a third-year DVM small animal tracker who loves painting and taking hikes with her dogs.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Nina Havelka , article
This month's student spotlight is Nina Havelka, a second-year, DVM mixed animal tracker.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Chris Hollingsworth , article
Class of 2023, Public/Corporate Track Hometown/State: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Sam Johnson , article
Continuing our monthly student spotlight series, this month, we feature third-year DVM student ambassador Sam Johnson. Find out when Sam knew he wanted to be a veterinarian, his superpower, and the best part of being a VMCVM student.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Mary Kalvaitis , article
Meet Mary Kalvaitis, a dedicated third-year DVM mixed animal tracker who is also a licensed veterinary technician.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Shelby Lassiter , article
Meet Shelby Lassiter, a second-year DVM small animal tracker. Originally from Spencer, WV, Shelby pursued a degree in Biochemistry at Marietta College before discovering her passion for veterinary medicine.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Amy Lin , article
This month's student spotlight is Amy Lin, a fourth-year DVM small animal tracker.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Roger Mack , article
Meet Roger Mack, a fourth-year DVM mixed animal tracker who possesses hidden talents in robotics and baking, refutes the misconception that veterinary studies only focus on disease, emphasizing the importance of preventive health.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Michael Marciano , article
In a departure from our regular student profiles this month we are featuring Michael Marciano, an undergraduate student studying pre-veterinary dairy science within the three-plus-one program at Virginia Tech. He will be in the DVM Class of 2027.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Katie Rodarte , article
In a departure from our regular student profiles this month we are featuring Katie Rodarte, an incoming student transitioning from Los Alamos National Laboratory to the DVM Class of 2027.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Natasha Welch , article
Meet Natasha Welch, a third-year DVM small animal tracker who wants to become a small animal soft tissue surgeon.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech Students Stroll with Shelter Cats , article
Julianna Scardina, Class of 2024 at the veterinary college, and Allie Andrukonis a CALS animal science student, are participating in the Summer Veterinary Student Research Program. Their project aims to train shelter cats to ride in carriages, making them more adoptable and socially involved in the lives of pet owners.
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Article ItemVeterinary students explore research careers in summer program , article
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Summer Veterinary Student Research Program provides training to veterinary students from the college and other veterinary schools. The intensive, 11-week program highlights the biomedical research side of veterinary medicine.
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Article ItemSummer research training program enters 16th year at veterinary college , article
The Summer Veterinary Student Research Program has been going so long at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, it would be easy to take it for granted. But the major grant that supports it isn’t automatic. The veterinary college has successfully competed in starting a third renewal of the T35 grant as the program enters its 16th year of giving veterinary students the chance to explore research in the summer between academic terms.
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Article ItemA New Dawn for Leadership: The Supervisor Development Program at the Veterinary College , article
In today's dynamic work environment, the need for effective and empathetic leadership has never been greater. Recognizing this, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine launched a pilot Supervisor Development Program to hone managerial skills and instill leadership qualities in a cohort of supervisors, especially within the busy veterinary hospital.
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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 ItemVeterinary instructors from Kenya, Uganda learn from — and teach — their peers at Virginia Tech , article
Veterinary instructors from the two African nations visited the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) for a week in October to learn about methods and approaches they can apply to teaching veterinary students in their universities.
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Article ItemIn TEDx talk, post-doc Courtney Sexton explores millennia-old bonds between humans and dogs , article
The oldest love story isn’t “Romeo and Juliet” or any Greek myth, says TEDx speaker Courtney Sexton. It is the millennia-old love affair between humans and dogs.
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General ItemThe Adventure of the Speckled Bandana
The legendary feline detective Furlock Holmes, unravels a veterinary mystery
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Article ItemVirginia Tech professor lands two grants for the study of brain trauma , article
Michelle Theus, an associate professor of molecular and cellular neurobiology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology within the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, recently secured two grants totaling nearly $4.5 million from the National Institute of Health (NIH) for research related to traumatic brain injuries.
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Article ItemFormer police dog Thor swallows hard for holidays, receives compassionate, life-saving care at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , article
It’s much easier to get a cloth elf and a plush teddy bear chew toy into a dog than to get them out. But out they came, thanks to the combined efforts of more than 20 personnel at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, within the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, just before the holiday break. Thor’s care was financed by compassionate care donations through Paws of Honor and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Working & Service Dog support fund.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech veterinary college gets funding for research into parasite found in cats , article
Found in cats, Toxoplasma gondii is a human pathogen with serious health ramifications, causing life-threatening illnesses for people with immunodeficienies, miscarriages in pregnant women, and blindness in newborn children.
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Article ItemTransformative gift advances college research , article
A couple makes a difference in the lives of dogs and cats across the region by supporting research at the college with a deferred $10 million gift.
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Article ItemUnique collaboration benefits equine emergency and critical care services , article
Generous sponsorship from Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center Advisory Council Vice Chair Shelley Duke and her husband, Phil, has enabled Emily Schaefer, clinical assistant professor of internal medicine, to pursue a fellowship in equine emergency and critical care with The Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Article ItemClass of 2023: Adriana Fratz named veterinary college valedictorian , article
Adriana Fratz, a dual Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Public Health student, was named the valedictorian of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2023. The achievement has also earned her the Richard B. Talbot Award, named for the college’s founding dean.
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Article ItemThe college takes action to promote diversity and inclusion , article
The college announces the creation of its first endowed scholarship for students of an underrepresented population, named in honor of three of the college's first Black graduates.
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Article ItemVA-MD Vet Med veterinary students selected for highly competitive Veterinary Corps scholarship program , article
On April 21, 2022, Col. Gary Cooper, commander, U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade, traveled with his command team to Blacksburg to induct three first-year veterinary students into the Army. Graci Bettendorf, Victoria Ice-Gipson, and Andrew Ramirez are among 33 veterinary students across the country selected for the Veterinary Corps' scholarship program.
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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 ItemPhysical rehabilitation enhances pets' quality of life , article
When Saint, a retired service dog from Saint Francis Service Dogs of Roanoke, Virginia, began experiencing mobility issues and hind limb weakness, his new owner, Krista Sinnott, was referred to VA-MD Vet Med for physical rehabilitation to improve the 11-year-old’s quality of life.
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Article ItemFrom Animal Lovers to Vet Techs: How a 30-Year Experienced Technician is Igniting Passion in High School Students , article
Terry Wnorowski is spending the last years of her career sparking new beginnings for others. For 30 years she has worked as a licensed veterinary technician at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Article ItemLooking back on 2023 , article
2023 was a year of great accomplishment for the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Animals were successfully treated, groundbreaking research was undertaken, alumni were influential worldwide, and faculty and students were honored for excellence. Goto to our 2023 "top stories" for a review of some of the college's best stories of the year.
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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.
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Article ItemGame on: Veterinary college boasts ‘Wheel of Fortune’ winner, contestant with ‘Second Chance’ on ‘Jeopardy!’ , article
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has got game. Garry Morgan, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the veterinary college, is less than two weeks removed from a “Wheel of Fortune” victory in which he won cash and prizes worth $17,917, including a trip to Walt Disney World. Karen Morris, Class of 2024 veterinary student, is back on “Jeopardy!” for the Second Chance Tournament. Morris’ return to “Jeopardy!” will be televised in the Blacksburg area on Roanoke’s WDBJ (Channel 7) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday night.
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Article ItemVeterinary student Karen Morris competes on “Jeopardy!” Wednesday night , article
This Virginia Tech student, pursuing both Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees, will appear on “Jeopardy!” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night on WDBJ (Channel 7).
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Article ItemHarmful bacterial pathogen found by veterinary professor in Virginia farm-raised rainbow trout , article
An emerging strain of harmful bacteria has been found for the first time in farm-raised rainbow trout in Virginia. The discovery resulted not only in a peer-reviewed publication led by Stephen A. Smith entitled “First isolation of Carnobacterium maltamaticum from farmed Rainbow Trout in Virginia” being published in March in the Journal of Aquatic Animal Health, but also being featured on the journal’s cover.
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Article ItemVirginia vaccination project named national “immunization champion” , article
Virginia Cooperative Extension was recently recognized by the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS), who named the organization an “Immunization Neighborhood” Immunization Champion. The NAIIS, which addresses and resolves adult and influenza immunization issues, is made up of over 700 partners across the United States. The NAIIS chose the VCE among 25 nominations for this national award.
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Article ItemViTALS selected to fight emerging diseases in national partnership , article
Over the years, Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services (ViTALS), the on-site interdisciplinary diagnostic laboratory of the veterinary college, has worked its way up from primarily serving the college’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital to being a part of a national system of disease testing and monitoring. Now, ViTALS has been selected as part of the Partnership to Improve Early Detection of Emerging Diseases.
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Article ItemPets Can Save Lives Too: Veterinary Teaching Hospital Blood Bank Seeks New Donors , article
Amidst the beeping monitors and busy footsteps of the bustling Veterinary Teaching Hospital, an extraordinary lifeline exists -- a blood bank, where like their human counterparts, dogs and cats regularly donate blood to support their fellow pets in the community.
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Article ItemVeterinary Teaching Hospital makes transition to ezyVet electronic medical record system , article
Replacing four previous computer systems with one sounds like a frightening task to have started on Halloween, but as the winter holiday break approaches, all seems to be merry and bright about the Veterinary Teaching Hospital switchover to ezyVet.
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Article ItemMore powerful MRI enhances diagnostic, research capabilities at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , article
A new Siemens 3-tesla MRI scanner is being installed at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, set to go online for full diagnostic use this month.
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Article ItemVeterinary Teaching Hospital names 2022 Staff Members of the Year , article
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine recently named its Staff Members of the Year. Those honored include Amanda Conrad, cardiology technician in the small animal clinic; Missy Stillinger, anesthesia technician in diagnostic imaging and support services; Jenny Robinson, fiscal technician in the business office; and Katie Reuss, lead veterinary technician in the large animal clinic.
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Article ItemFrom paralysis to championships: Veterinary college supports Belle's agility comeback , article
In a tale of resilience and collaborative care, Belle, a 4-year-old Australian shepherd, made an uplifting return to her beloved dog agility competitions after a harrowing bout of paralysis.
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Article ItemDonkey foal named ‘Hokie’ in honor of lifesaving work of Veterinary Teaching Hospital , article
A Smyth County family that roots for Virginia Tech's archrival has a good reason to love a Hokie now, as it's the name of a donkey foal brought back to health at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
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Article ItemJada the Siamese cat saved by challenging brain surgery at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , article
Thanks to a four-hour double operation, including complex brain surgery, Jada, a 3-year-old Siamese cat, is beginning to return to her old self.
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Article ItemAfter backyard snakebite, 12-year-old dog Rusty goes from swollen to smiling with care from Veterinary Teaching Hospital , article
Rusty, a 12-year-old miniature American shepherd, recently faced a life-threatening encounter in his own backyard. A suspected copperhead bite left him in a critical state, but thanks to prompt and specialized care from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Rusty's story is one of resilience and recovery.
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Article ItemEye tissue from one dog used to save another dog’s eye at Virginia Tech veterinary hospital , article
Clinicians with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech used corneal tissue from an eyeball lost by a dog brought into the hospital’s emergency room hours earlier, with consent from the owner, to replace that taken during a surgery to remove cancer from the eyeball of another dog.
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Article ItemTeam Tootsie: Veterinary hospital and owners help poodle walk again , article
Tootsie, began to trip and fall in early 2023. Her owner, Mary Jane Barrett of Roanoke, described it as a “belly flop” as Tootsie’s legs stopped working. Tootsie’s primary veterinarian determined that Tootsie’s problem was neurological and referred her to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. By the time Tootsie arrived at her appointment at the VTH the very next day, she was unable to stand up and had to be wheeled in on a gurney.
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Article ItemKeeping an equine athlete at the top of his game , article
The 20-year-old Lusitano owned by horse trainer Katherine Abrams receives veterinary care through Equine Field Service, part of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Thanks to the diligence of his owner, riders, farrier, and veterinary care team, the aging athlete is able to compete at advanced levels.
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Article ItemGolden retriever's life changed by state-of-the-art veterinary procedure , article
Willow, a golden retriever with ectopic ureters was treated at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Willow underwent a minimally invasive procedure using fluoroscopy and interventional radiology. This advanced technique corrected Willow's ureter placement, leading to a quick recovery and significantly improved quality of life.
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Article ItemRoger Ramirez-Barrios named Virginia Veterinary Medical Association’s Mentor of the Year , article
Roger Ramirez-Barrios has been named the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association’s Mentor of the Year for 2023. The award has been offered since 2006 to recognize excellence in mentorship.
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Article ItemWeger-Lucarelli awarded grant to develop tools that will aid researchers in study of RNA viruses , article
James Weger-Lucarelli has been awarded a grant to develop easy-to-use tools and techniques that will allow more researchers to study RNA viruses and their mutations.
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Article ItemWellness initiatives at VA-MD Vet Med care for students, clients, and practitioners , article
Work is ongoing at the veterinary college and across Virginia Tech to create a supportive culture that reduces stigma and encourages people to access the resources they need.
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Article ItemGarry Morgan II, faculty member at veterinary college, competes on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ , article
Garry Morgan II recently fulfilled a lifelong dream by appearing as a contestant on the popular game show “Wheel of Fortune.”
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Article ItemWorld Suicide Prevention Day 2022: "Creating hope Through Action" , article
An estimated 703,000 people a year take their life around the world. For every suicide, there are likely 20 other people making a suicide attempt, and many more have serious thoughts of suicide. Veterinary professionals are making strides to increase well-being education and engage in suicide prevention training.
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Article ItemWorld Veterinary Day: 'Strengthening veterinary resilience' , article
Created by the World Veterinary Association in 2000, World Veterinary Day celebrates the veterinary profession and recognizes veterinarians and their extraordinary contributions. "Strengthening veterinary resilience" is the theme of this year's celebration on April 30.
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Article ItemResearch on disease-causing parasites nets Zoetis Research Award for veterinary college’s Roger Ramirez-Barrios , article
Roger Ramirez-Barrios, clinical associate professor of veterinary parasitology, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Zoetis Research Award. This award acknowledges researchers whose innovative studies have advanced the scientific standing of veterinary medicine.
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Article ItemSunshine Lahmers awarded 2023 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award , article
Sunshine Lahmers has won the 2023 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award. A clinical associate professor of cardiology, Lahmers works with students throughout their veterinary education, from their first year to their cardiology clerkships in their clinical year. Through facilitating discussion and listening to students work through problems, Lahmers gives students time to shine, and it also allows her to pick up on points of confusion.