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40 years and counting, thousands of horses, one mission – and every dollar matters , articleThe Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has continued to evolve, driven by advancements in diagnostic techniques, technology, and facilities all supported by financial gifts.
Date: Apr 08, 2025 - -
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A practiced touch: Veterinary students compete in national palpation competition , articleFive third-year veterinary students will test their skills using their hands to perform reproductive health assessments in dairy cattle in national competition.
Date: Mar 20, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Alumni and Faculty Spotlight: Sierra Guynn , articleMeet Sierra Guynn, a proud VMCVM alumna and faculty member since 2012. Inspired by her students, she is passionate about veterinary education, food animal medicine, and industry advocacy. She values resilience, problem-solving, and the power of people skills in veterinary practice. When she’s not teaching, she’s off exploring—because her travel list never stops growing!
Date: Mar 14, 2025 - -
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Gift from animal advocates Karen Waldron and Shawn Ricci ‘transformational’ for Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleThe $4 million gift will lift emergency care to another level for both horses and small pets at the hospital.
Date: Mar 05, 2025 - -
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Hall of fame farrier Travis Burns takes on dual role as veterinary hospital administrator , articleBurns, an influential figure in the horseshoeing industry, will turn most of his work time toward helping run the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Mar 03, 2025 - -
Video ItemEarly mornings at Virginia Tech's Equitation Barn , video
The morning routine at Virginia Tech's Equitation Barn involves students from all majors, staff, and volunteers who feed horses and clean stalls 365 days of the year. Students gain experience in breeding and foaling, ground work training, marketing, nutrition, exercise physiology, as well as stable management fundamentals.
Date: Feb 17, 2025 - -
Video ItemMorning routine at Virginia Tech's sheep center , video
Caring for the hundreds of sheep at Virginia Tech's Copenhaver Sheep Center involves many students and staff and happens 365 days a year, rain or shine. Students in both the School of Animal Sciences and the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine are extensive users of the facilities, gaining valuable hands-on livestock experience as well as production management training through a wide range of courses.
Date: Feb 17, 2025 - -
Video ItemCaring for Virginia Tech's beef cattle , video
The Beef Cattle Center serves as a teaching, research, and outreach hub for School of Animal Sciences and Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine classes. Chad Joines '93 manages the Beef Cattle Center along with hired staff and students, who care for the cattle 365 days a year—rain or shine, to provide valuable experiential learning and research to help the beef cattle industry.
Date: Feb 17, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Marissa Vincent , articleMarissa Vincent, DVM Class of 2025 (Mixed Animal) from Columbia, Maryland, is passionate about hands-on labs and expanding veterinary care. A former Division I soccer player, she draws inspiration from her family and enjoys relaxing with her cat, Lily.
Date: Jan 09, 2025 - -
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Production Management Medicine team treats animals in rural and urban settings , articleThe mobile veterinary team from Virginia Tech helps care for animals, including some who help care for humans at a Roanoke Valley clinic.
Date: Jan 06, 2025 - -
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Veterinary Teaching Hospital honors Staff Members of the Year , articleThey and their colleagues provide expertise and support to clinicians, residents, and students in caring for animal patients and human clients.
Date: Dec 05, 2024 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Esther Vergel , articleEsther Vergel, DVM Class of 2027 (Equine), discovered her passion for veterinary medicine in childhood, inspired by her horse Sully and her love for animals. She values VMCVM’s supportive community and looks forward to advancing equine care while promoting mental health in the field. Esther enjoys time with her rescue dog, Amaya, and dreams of traveling to Greece someday.
Date: Dec 02, 2024 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Cecelia Ivey , articleCecelia Ivey, a DVM student in the Class of 2025 focusing on equine medicine, draws inspiration from her mother, a veterinarian, and her lifelong love of animals and horses. She is passionate about advancing her skills in equine care, cherishing time with her horse, Risky, and embracing the flexibility of her future career.
Date: Nov 13, 2024 - -
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Donkey makes quick turnaround from snake bite with Veterinary Teaching Hospital care , articleThe donkey's caretaker said she knew exactly what to do. Tara Pilonero called her vet and said, "Call the vet school. Tell them, I'm coming."
Date: Oct 30, 2024 - -
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A spoonful of chicken helps the medicine go down: Inside the Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital Pharmacy , articleA dedicated team works tirelessly to customize medications for every creature that comes through the doors of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Oct 24, 2024 - -
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Rare stallion fights dangerous infection at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleThe 19-year-old Akhal-Teke stallion was treated for a severe muscle infection in his neck and is recovering back at home at the Akhal-Teke Foundation.
Date: Oct 02, 2024 - -
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Veterinary Teaching Hospital saves towel-eating donkey and her ailing mother , articleHarper is back to her old self after undergoing surgery to remove a small towel from her intestines. She made a full recovery as did her mother Daisy, who was treated for intestinal inflammation.
Date: Sep 23, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech veterinary students awarded national scholarship , articleCarla Gutierrez and Kia Williams were chosen from a competitive national pool for the inaugural Dr. James H. Bias Scholarship from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.
Date: Sep 16, 2024 - -
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Veterinary student uses fellowship to research chronic pneumonia in sheep , articleEmilia Jones is among 15 students selected for the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Veterinary Student Research Fellowship. The program addresses critical challenges facing the agriculture industry and global food security.
Date: Aug 27, 2024 - -
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VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Elaine Claffey DVM '14 , articleElaine Claffey DVM '14, an alumnus and current faculty member, loves working with experts, is passionate about mentorship, and encourages students to explore large animal practice. She advises finding perspective through rest and enjoys baking, and hanging out with her cat, four chickens, a kitten named Clifford, a puppy named Hazel, and a Thoroughbred.
Date: Aug 08, 2024 -
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