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A life-changing gallop through the Okavango Delta in Botswana for a Virginia Tech equine clinician , articleWhen your day job involves providing lifesaving treatment to horses, it's only fitting that your dream vacation puts you right back in the saddle, but this time, galloping across open plains far away from home alongside zebras and giraffes.
Date: Jul 01, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Greyson Moore , articleMeet Greyson Moore, a Class of 2028, PhD/DVM student in the Public/Corporate track. He’s passionate about infectious disease research and the broader role of veterinary medicine in public health. Greyson values the diverse support system at VMCVM and enjoys winding down with a good book and tea. He shares his home with O’Malley, the leash-loving cat, and Cinnamon Bun, a grape-obsessed rabbit.
Date: Jul 01, 2025 - -
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Innovative allergy treatment changes dog's life at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleImmunotherapy offered at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital eased the pet's severe allergic dermatitis and highlights the value of specialized veterinary medicine.
Date: Jul 01, 2025 - -
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Imported gelding shines on the Eventing circuit after life-saving colic surgery at Virginia Tech equine hospital , articleToday, Big Joe is not just a testament to the power of expert veterinary care, he is a symbol of resilience.
Date: Jun 26, 2025 - -
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Estate gift builds Spurr family legacy, expands clinical trial opportunities for veterinary college , articleThe Helen Dessin Spurr and Frank Arthur Spurr Jr. Endowed Research Fund for Domestic Canine and Feline Pets will enable novel treatments and diagnostic procedures to be applied in a compassionate, safe environment for the pets of owners who often have few other options and who can benefit through drastically reduced costs for treatment.
Date: Jun 23, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Melani French , articleMeet Melani French DVM '14, associate veterinarian at Clevengers Corner Veterinary Care in Amissville, Virginia. A proud VMCVM alum, she values the strong Hokie network in her area and the hands-on experience that shaped her career. Passionate about youth mentorship, Melani coaches a middle school step team and volunteers in her community, bringing the same dedication to her patients as she does to inspiring the next generation.
Date: Jun 23, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Natalia Strandberg , articleMeet Natalia Strandberg, a clinical pathologist who loves balancing microscopy with teaching and finds joy in helping students grow and gain confidence in interpreting clinical data. She is passionate about mental health in veterinary medicine and advocates for a healthier, more sustainable culture in the profession. In her downtime, she crochets whimsical stuffed animals and relaxes with her husband and two cats.
Date: Jun 20, 2025 - -
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Heatstroke in pets: What every pet owner should know , articleAs we move into summer, it's important to know the signs of heatstroke in your pet and what to do for their safety and health.
Date: Jun 17, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Kasey , articleMeet Kasey (WH Dream Kaset+/), a 25-year-old Arabian horse and retired show champ. He shares his life with Maggie Meikle, director of major gifts at the veterinary college, and has spent years traveling, competing, and perfecting the art of the dramatic pre-dressage limp. Now, Kasey enjoys a well-earned retirement filled with naps, treats, and just enough mischief to keep things interesting.
Date: Jun 16, 2025 - -
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Team effort saves dog's life at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , article“A lot of collaboration” at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital ends a frantic search for answers to help Pasha, a 4-year-old shepherd mix who had fallen critically ill.
Date: Jun 16, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Kassey Davidson , articleMeet Kassey Davidson, who supports DVM admissions and recruitment at VMCVM. She finds joy in guiding students from their earliest dreams of vet school to the moment they graduate, and feels honored to be part of that journey. Outside of work, Kassey loves lake days spent water skiing, family bike rides, and quiet evenings with her husband and kids.
Date: Jun 12, 2025 - -
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Wild inside: When veterinary college students help with exotic wildlife , articleThe Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Virginia Tech mainly takes care of domestic pets, but a student-run club helps stabilize wildlife when they are brought in.
Date: Jun 12, 2025 - -
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Tiny hooves, big dreams, a filly foal by American Pharaoh is born , articleThe greatly anticipated arrival of a foal by American Pharaoh was tempered by mare Philanthropic's checkered foaling history, but much to the owners' delight, the chestnut filly foal was born with minimal drama!
Date: Jun 11, 2025 - -
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Victoria Protasenko brings specialized farriery expertise to Virginia Tech , articleProtasenko combines ancient metalworking techniques with cutting-edge biomechanical science to keep horses sound and performing at their best.
Date: Jun 09, 2025 - -
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Board of Visitors recognizes college faculty , articleMany congratulations to veterinary college faculty recognized by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors at the June 3 meeting.
Date: Jun 06, 2025 - -
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From lab coats to life paths, a day of career discovery , articleThe day after showcasing groundbreaking research, Virginia Tech's veterinary graduate students swapped microscopes for mentors at their first-ever Professional Development Day. Alumni who started in the same program shared wildly different career journeys — from Google to NIH to specialty practice — while teaching essential skills academic training doesn't cover: personal branding, networking, and translating scientific precision into career resilience.
Date: Jun 04, 2025 - -
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Veterinary college's 2025 research symposium highlights science that serves , articleThe veterinary college showcased 70-plus research projects that go far beyond the lab, helping communities, animals, and the people who care for them.
Date: Jun 04, 2025 - -
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Avian expert takes clinicians, students to kindergarten on bird handling at veterinary college symposium , articleRenowned avian veterinarian Jan Hooimeijer shared his innovative approach to avian care at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Date: Jun 02, 2025 - -
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Sit. Stay. Heal. -- Be aware of wellness , articleThere is incredible beauty in our work, but also real emotional fatigue, writes veterinary college social worker August O'Reilly.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
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Life-saving blood donation at Veterinary Teaching Hospital connects two dogs and their owners , articleThe Veterinary Teaching Hospital Blood Bank currently has 16 dog blood donors and three cat blood donors, and more are needed.
Date: May 27, 2025 -
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