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Article ItemVMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Natalia Strandberg , article
Meet 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 - -
Article ItemHeatstroke in pets: What every pet owner should know , article
As 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 - -
Article ItemVMCVM Pet Spotlight: Kasey , article
Meet 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 - -
Article ItemTeam 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 - -
Article ItemVMCVM Staff Spotlight: Kassey Davidson , article
Meet 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 - -
Article ItemWild inside: When veterinary college students help with exotic wildlife , article
The 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 - -
Article ItemTiny hooves, big dreams, a filly foal by American Pharaoh is born , article
The 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 - -
Article ItemVictoria Protasenko brings specialized farriery expertise to Virginia Tech , article
Protasenko combines ancient metalworking techniques with cutting-edge biomechanical science to keep horses sound and performing at their best.
Date: Jun 09, 2025 - -
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 3 meeting.
Date: Jun 06, 2025 - -
Article ItemVMCVM Student Spotlight: Amelia Aiken , article
Meet Amelia Aiken, DVM Class of 2026, a mixed animal track student who values the strong community she’s found at VMCVM and hopes to build a career that blends small animal surgery, equine work, and shelter medicine. Outside of school, she enjoys trail rides with her horse, relaxing with her rescue pets, and watching Survivor.
Date: Jun 06, 2025 - -
Article ItemFrom lab coats to life paths, a day of career discovery , article
The 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 - -
Article ItemVeterinary college's 2025 research symposium highlights science that serves , article
The 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 - -
Article ItemAvian expert takes clinicians, students to kindergarten on bird handling at veterinary college symposium , article
Renowned avian veterinarian Jan Hooimeijer shared his innovative approach to avian care at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Date: Jun 02, 2025 - -
Article ItemSit. Stay. Heal. -- Be aware of wellness , article
There is incredible beauty in our work, but also real emotional fatigue, writes veterinary college social worker August O'Reilly.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
Article ItemLife-saving blood donation at Veterinary Teaching Hospital connects two dogs and their owners , article
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital Blood Bank currently has 16 dog blood donors and three cat blood donors, and more are needed.
Date: May 27, 2025 - -
Article ItemPublic health graduate students nibble into global challenges with Integrative Learning Experience projects , article
Talking about big ideas spurs initiative for more manageable projects that can be a microcosm for addressing larger issues.
Date: May 27, 2025 - -
Article ItemVMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Timothy Fan , article
Meet Tim Fan '91, DVM '95, a VMCVM alum and professor at the University of Illinois. A leader in comparative oncology, he’s passionate about advancing cancer therapies for both pets and people. He credits VMCVM with teaching him the value of teamwork and communication — skills vital to building trust in veterinary care. At home, he’s surrounded by a lively crew of rescue dogs, cats, and even a box turtle.
Date: May 27, 2025 - -
Article ItemVMCVM Staff Spotlight: Raleigh Brookshier , article
Meet Raleigh Brookshier, a dedicated large animal technician at VMCVM since 2020. She thrives in emergencies, loves mentoring students, and lives by the motto “Never forget why you started.” Outside work, she enjoys photography, baking, and time with her cat, Digit, and horse, Demi.
Date: May 23, 2025 - -
Article ItemImported Dutch warmblood horse bounces back from severe neurologic disease with help of Virginia Tech equine veterinary center , article
Stanley’s amazing recovery from life-threatening equine herpesvirus highlights the work of a team of dedicated individuals with differing skill sets in full support of each other.
Date: May 22, 2025 - -
Article ItemClinical trial at Virginia Tech provides dog with comfort and innovative treatment that could help other pets with cancer , article
Rather than pursuing aggressive surgical intervention, the dog's owner learned about a clinical trial at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Date: May 20, 2025 -
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