Jonel M. Nightingale, DVM

DVM, 2012
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

BS, Psychology, 2004
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

• Management of comorbidities and chronic disease in oncology patients
• Evidence-based approaches to pain management
• Promoting and maintaining quality of life for patients and their families
• Coordination and care of medically complicated cases
• Supporting emotional resilience in veterinary staff and mitigating burnout and compassion fatigue

2025-present
Assistant Professor of Practice, Medical Oncology
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

2023-2025
Medical Director
Community Animal Hospital
Dublin, VA

2013-2023
Associate Veterinarian
Community Animal Hospital
Dublin, VA

2012-2013
Small Animal Rotating Intern
Small Animal Hospital
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL