TRACKS Magazine

Features

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    Rendering of the expanded Veterinary Teaching Hospital
    Veterinary Teaching Hospital Expansion and Renovation , home

    For 40 years, the people have been extraordinary. The building has stayed the same. Now we’re building the hospital they’ve earned. Virginia-Maryland’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital has outgrown its walls. The second floor is designed and ready: eight new surgical suites, room to teach, and room to save more lives. What happens next depends on donor commitments confirmed by early June, 2026.

Message from the Dean

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    Rendering of the expanded Veterinary Teaching Hospital
    Message from the Dean , article

    This special edition of TRACKS focuses on the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Expansion at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.


Impact

Clinical Insights

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    Copper standing outside of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
    Every Case Is a Classroom , article

    Life-saving surgery and treatment for Copper, a year-old mixed breed, by a team of clinicians, technicians, and veterinary students not only saved Copper, but will help countless other pets for years to come.

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    Buddha standing outside looking at the camera
    A legacy of hope , article

    Through his participation, Buddha, a 7-year-old mixed breed dog, became part of the growing knowledge on histotripsy, a legacy that may help save others in the future.

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    (From left) Lanala Levitt and Leanne Jankelunas during a checkup at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
    Second Chances , article

    Lanala the cat recovering after receiving new oral medication to fight feline infectious peritonitis at Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Inspire

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    Veterinary professional examining a cat.
    Hope for the future , article

    Veterinary Teaching Hospital seeks to grow as it continues its commitments to fostering hope and educating future veterinarians.

Tails and Tips

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    Fox the French Bulldog, a subject in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Theriogenology Department’s BOAS Testing. BOAS Testing is a way to objectively measure the severity of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome in dogs and help make a clinical diagnosis. The subject is graded on a 0 to 3 scale, 0 being the best and 3 being the worst.
    Clinical Trials , article

    Working with veterinary patients and their owners, the Veterinary Clinical Research Office facilitates clinical trials and translational research studies that advance human and animal health. Many of the diseases we study have no effective therapies, and certain animals don’t respond well to existing therapies. Through our research, we aim to discover new and better methods of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment that will improve the quality of life for current and future patients.

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    Corgi in front of the Virginia Tech War Memorial.
    Animal Care Tips , article

    A comprehensive collection of articles aimed at promoting the health and well-being of pets. These resources cover a wide range of topics, including preventive care, seasonal safety, behavioral guidance, and emergency preparedness.

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    The Virginia Tech Hokie Bird posing in front of the Running Together statue at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
    Spotlights , article

    Get to know the vibrant community that brings our college to life. From students pushing boundaries in veterinary science, to alumni making an impact in communities around the world, to dedicated faculty and staff shaping the future of animal and human health. Here, we also celebrate the furry, feathered, and scaled companions who keep us grounded and remind us why we do what we do. Explore heartfelt profiles, behind-the-scenes moments, expert advice, and everyday insights that highlight the people (and pets!) who make our college extraordinary.

Director Andrew Mann | Editor Margie Christianson |  Writers Kevin Myatt, Andrew Mann, Margie Christianson| Photographers Andrew Mann, Madison Brown, Sharon Peart, Margie Christianson | Web Editor Amy Winemiller

TRACKS Magazine is produced by the Office of Advancement in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Send comments and story ideas to cvmcomms@vt.edu.