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Article ItemClass of 2026 receives support—and a surprise—during White Coat Ceremony , article
Last Friday, 127 aspiring veterinarians, wearing their newly bestowed white coats, rose from their seats at the Moss Arts Center and took the veterinary student's oath. With that, the students were officially welcomed into the profession as the Class of 2026, the 43rd class of veterinarians to be educated at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Article Item“This is your space”: LGBTQ+ students forge community at veterinary college , article
LGBTQ+ students at the veterinary college have created a place for community and camaraderie — the college is now home to an official chapter of PrideSVMC. PrideSVMC is the student arm of PrideVMC, a national organization of LGBTQ+ veterinary professionals.
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Article ItemMid-Atlantic regional workshop at Virginia Tech highlights value of T32 research training program for veterinarians , article
The scientific community needs more veterinarian scientists for biomedical research. A federal grant program administered at Virginia Tech is helping fulfill that need.
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Article ItemAcademic Affairs promotes Jacquelyn Pelzer to new strategic role at the college and promotes longtime student support specialist Shelby Stegall , article
Shelby Stegall and Jacquelyn Pelzer have been promoted to new leadership positions within the Office of Academic Affairs at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Article ItemGolden retriever’s cancer treatment gives veterinary student perspective as pet owner , article
A dog owner, a veterinary clinic assistant and a veterinary college student might see advanced radiation treatment of a pet from somewhat different perspectives. But Taylor Layton sees it from all three at once.
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Article ItemIntegrating ancient art and modern science: Acupuncture in veterinary education , article
For thousands of years, acupuncture has played a crucial role in traditional Chinese medicine, known for promoting healing and balance. Today, this practice is gaining recognition in veterinary medicine as a safe, effective complementary therapy.
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Article ItemVeterinary college alumna publishes two books recalling colorful tales of caring for animals , article
Veterinarians collect many interesting real-life stories as they work with animals and clients. Melinda G. McCall, DVM ’04 has put some of her experiences as a veterinarian into writing, with two books currently on the market, released in early August.
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Article ItemAlumna goes for purple and gold at the Westminster Master's Agility Championship , article
Samantha Perry DVM '19, attended the Westminster Master Agility Championship earlier this year with her 10-year-old golden retriever, Dallas. More than 350 dogs competed in the 10th Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster with the event held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Dogs must have an AKC agility championship to qualify - being selected to compete is very prestigious in the dog world.
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Article ItemVeterinary college alumni at forefront of effort to contain avian flu and its impacts , article
From personally escorting a sample on a flight from Virginia to Iowa for testing, to joining a delegation on a trans-Pacific flight to Japan to convince trading partners the U.S. poultry supply is safe, alumni from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) are on the front lines in the battle to control the impacts of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak.
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Article ItemKendall Taney among fewer than 20 recognized as American Veterinary Dental College Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fellows , article
Kendall Taney ’97, DVM ’02, owner of the Center for Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is now one of the most highly recognized experts in how to help animals suffering from dental pain.
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Article ItemAccomplished alum guides veterinary students in surgical techniques , article
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus Justin Ganjei, an accomplished veterinary surgeon in Maryland, offers his expertise to help today’s veterinary students learn proper surgery techniques.
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Article ItemClass of 2023: Veterinary Graduate Joins US Army , article
Thanks to the United States Army’s Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), DVM class of 2023 member Maddie Nardi has a bright future in the armed forces.
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Article ItemVirginia beef producers' day of learning and connection at Virginia Tech , article
Faculty from both the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine presented topics at the 2024 Beef Cattle Health Conference held on the Virginia Tech campus.
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Article ItemDonor, recipient honor family backgrounds with Berty Mae Scholarship to veterinary college , article
Early life experiences shaped both the scholarship donor and scholarship recipient. For Ron Guilliams, it was the sacrifices his mother, Berty Mae Maxfield, made so he could be successful. For Gianna Novak, it was raising cattle on her father’s farm, and a visit from a veterinarian to help heal a heifer she was raising.
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Article ItemVeterinary student is commissioned into the U.S. Public Health Service and wins elite internship in a nationwide competition , article
William Boyd, a fourth-year public and corporate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student also enrolled in the Masters of Public Health Program, was recently commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS). He will join an elite team of more than 6,000 public health professionals.
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Article ItemVeterinary college experts pen definitive book on dog breeding , article
Julie Cecere, clinical associate professor of theriogenology, and Phillip Sponenberg, recently retired professor of pathology and genetics, have co-authored "Breeding Better Dogs: Canine Breeding Management.”
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Article ItemUt Prosim plus puppies: Veterinary student raises a service dog , article
Kelsey Thornton, a dedicated third-year DVM student, shares her journey as a puppy raiser for canine companions.
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Article ItemFostering love and learning , article
VA-MD Vet Med's new Canine Awareness and Responsibility Experience for Students program — known as CARES — fosters carefully selected dogs from local shelters to teach students about routine care and socialization.
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Article ItemA night of glamor and giving back , article
Students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary have revived a beloved fundraising tradition: Casino Night. The event, which took place on Jan. 21, offered food, drinks, and fun, with 20 tables of games like blackjack, roulette, and even horse racing. At the end of the night, participants traded in their poker chips for raffle tickets and vied for their chance to win a variety of gift baskets donated by corporate sponsors, local businesses, and private donors.
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Article ItemChilean veterinary student exchange brings new perspectives, opportunities , article
Virginia Tech has had a longstanding relationship with the Austral University of Chile, and colleges across the university have participated in exchange programs. In a three-month exchange, students from the veterinary college and the Austral University of Chile explore hands-on opportunities. The two Chilean students studying at the veterinary college this year are Priscila Soto and Maksimiano Rodríguez.
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Article ItemClass of 2020 Virtual Commencement , article
Given the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine held a special virtual event on May 15, 2020, to honor and congratulate the Class of 2020.
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Article ItemClass of 2021 Commencement , article
In May, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine proudly conferred 122 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees, 27 Master of Public Health degrees — including six dual DVM/MPH degrees — and five Master of Science degrees in biomedical and veterinary sciences at its 2021 commencement ceremonies in Lane Stadium.
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Article ItemCommencement speaker Bonnie J. Smith loves teaching through telling stories that inspire students , article
Bonnie Smith will be the commencement speaker for the newest group of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine graduates at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Smith has been an associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathology since 1991.
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Article ItemVeterinary Students offer community dog wash on April 29 , article
On April 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., students at the college will be hosting a Community Dog Wash event.
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Article ItemVeterinary college, Department of Corrections continue to benefit from two-decade partnership , article
Aligned by the common goal of improving Virginia agriculture, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) and the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) continue to reap the benefits of a partnership now more than two decades old.
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Article ItemFrom Coast Guard to clinics: class president forges a nontraditional path to veterinary medicine , article
Unlike many veterinary students, when Heather Skowron was a child growing up in Rhode Island, she didn’t know she wanted to be a veterinarian. In fact, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to be. After two years of community college, she earned her bachelors in liberal arts from Rivier University in New Hampshire and began an office job — but at the age of 23, she decided she needed to change direction.
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Article ItemTwo veterinary college faculty members author textbook to guide education of next generation of veterinarians , article
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members have written a much-needed textbook designed to provide practical advice and guidance for educators teaching the next generation of veterinarians.
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Article ItemVeterinary students learn through experience at busy, evolving Equine Medical Center , article
The EMC has a robust outpatient and emergency caseload with specialist faculty and staff, providing an excellent environment for students to learn about equine veterinary medicine and surgery.
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Article ItemSomething to be grateful for , article
On March 4, the veterinary college hosted the Evening of Gratitude, an annual event that celebrates and shows gratitude for the donors who have so generously supported the college.
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Article ItemFriends of fleece flock together , article
Bernie and Lynn Cosell's Fantasy Farm in Pearisburg, Virginia — home to a flock of some 100 merino sheep — has long been a destination for hands-on learning for the veterinary college's DVM students.
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Article ItemVeterinary student selected for competitive military scholarship program , article
In a room filled to the brim with friends, family, classmates, professors, and recruiting officers (one even joining via FaceTime), first-year DVM student Daniel Fields was commissioned into the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps.
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Article ItemMemorial scholarship honors much-loved rural veterinarian, will assist veterinary students from rural areas , article
The Dr. Bill W. (Doc) Fuller Veterinary Scholarship has been established by Barbara Blevins and her husband Marty, with an initial gift of $100,000, which includes contributions from friends, family, clients, and colleagues.
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Article ItemGuinea pig started veterinary student’s journey, generous donors continue it , article
Thanks to a guinea pig, Noah Goldfarb has known since around age 12 that he wanted to be an exotic animal veterinarian. But, between formal education, internships, residencies, and early career positions in that specialty, it can take almost 12 years to get established – and many more to pay off loans.
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Article ItemVeterinary college graduates commission into U.S. Army Veterinary Corps , article
In April 2020, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine was honored to host two commissioning ceremonies for four of its Class of 2020 graduates.
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Article ItemTough talks: At international conference, veterinary student presents research on resuscitation orders and client communication , article
Anna Horowitz, third-year veterinary student at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, recently presented an abstract at the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS).
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Article ItemLatinx Veterinary Medical Association Chapter creates a home away from home , article
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Latinx Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA) chapter brings together people from across the college.
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Article ItemMark Crisman, veterinary professor for 23 years, remembered as joyful ambassador for profession , article
Mark Virgil Crisman, a professor at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine from 1987 to 2010, died on May 20 at the age of 69.
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Article ItemOnly 1.2 percent of veterinarians are Black — this club chapter wants to change that , article
Students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have established the newest chapter of the National Association of Black Veterinarians (NABV), working to provide education and promote inclusion within an overwhelmingly white field.
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Article ItemVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Jessica Black as Director of DVM Student Success , article
Jessica Black is the new director of DVM student success within the Office of Academic Affairs at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. With a wealth of experience in higher education and a passion for supporting students, Black brings a unique set of skills to her new role.
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Article ItemTheriogenologist Jessica Cowley joins Production Management Medicine team , article
Cowley has recently joined the veterinary college as an assistant clinical professor. In this position, Cowley is part of the Production Management Medicine (PMM) team, which provides on-the-farm care for animals within a 35-mile radius of Blacksburg. Cowley will teach students completing their PMM rotations.
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Article ItemIt’s been a long road to Virginia for veterinary anatomic pathologist Santiago Diab , article
Diab has joined the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as an anatomic pathologist in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology. Diab’s research interests are primarily focused on food animal diseases, infectious diseases, and gastrointestinal diseases.
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Article ItemLaura Parkhurst joins veterinary college amid national shelter crisis , article
Laura Parkhurst has taken on the role of clinical instructor in shelter medicine and surgery clerkship at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine amidst a critical time for animal shelters nationwide.
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Article ItemHorseshoes and hedgehogs: Fun for all at veterinary college Open House , article
The veterinary college hosted its Annual Open House event on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Blacksburg. The event offered the public an opportunity to learn more about animal and human health, interact with veterinary and public health students and faculty, and experience the college's state-of-the-art facilities. The event is also an opportunity for the college to showcase its educational programs to prospective students and donors.
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Article ItemNew Faces, New Careers: Orientation Week 2023 , article
The college kicked off its academic year with an engaging and exhilarating first week of orientation activities that welcomed new and returning students to campus.
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Article ItemOutstanding Doctoral Student Allie Kaloss talks about life as a Ph.D. student and looking forward to joining the DVM Class of 2027 , article
This year's outstanding doctoral student for the veterinary college is Alexandra Kaloss. A DVM/Ph.D. student, she is currently finishing her four-year Ph.D. before starting the DVM program this fall in the Class of 2027.
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Article ItemKevin Pelzer influences many lives during 36 years at veterinary college , article
Kevin Pelzer’s 36-year teaching and clinical background at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is primarily in large animal medicine and epidemiology, but one of his most memorable experiences involved something much different.
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Article ItemVeterinary and public health alumna wins United States Public Health Service’s Excellence in Public Health Award , article
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine alumna Ella Rak has won the 2023 Excellence in Public Health Award. This award, issued by the United States Public Health Service, recognizes outstanding work done during veterinary school.
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Article ItemPublic health students, faculty, and staff volunteer for local COVID-19 response efforts , article
Medical Reserve Corps-trained public health students in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program in the Department of Population Health Sciences and in the dual Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/MPH program have volunteered, along with additional faculty and staff, at a New River Valley COVID-19 call center and at drive-thru testing sites.
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Article ItemVeterinary student Alex Marsh arrives on campus deeply immersed in tropical rainforest research , article
Handling scores of tropical snakes isn’t a prerequisite for entry into the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. But Alex Marsh checks that box, easily. Marsh is a first-year veterinary student, but already has impressive credentials and experience researching wildlife in the Amazon rainforest of Peru.
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Article ItemPre-veterinary fellowship gives an Italian perspective on animal sanctuaries for student Anika Rao , article
The decision to apply for the Doctors in Italy Pre-Vet Fellowship Program last summer was not a hard sell for Virginia Tech student Anika Rao. Rao, a sophomore in the School of Animal Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and a student worker on the Animal Care for Education team at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, spent two weeks in Italy last summer helping care for animals at sanctuaries while also getting to visit many cultural attractions in and around Rome.
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Article ItemSpectrum of care: Students get hands-on with alternative treatment for canine knee injuries , article
This lab is part of an elective on small animal physical rehabilitation at the veterinary college. The purpose of the class is to introduce the students to a variety of therapeutic modalities, techniques, and alternative treatment methods to support patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal diseases, and thanks to this education, veterinary students can offer a better spectrum of care for their future patients.
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Article ItemScholarships open doors for Carla Gutierrez in aspirations to become livestock veterinarian , article
Growing up, people tried to discourage Carla Gutierrez ’16 from becoming a veterinarian, telling her that it was too hard. Now a member of the DVM class of 2025, she’s proving her naysayers wrong.
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Article ItemSmall Animal Community Practice re-energized in its commitment to clients and students , article
Small Animal Community Practice – CPRAC, commonly pronounced “SEE-prak” – is a clinic within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine that accepts pets from a 35-mile radius of Blacksburg.
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Article ItemVeterinary professor, students care for exotic animals at SeaQuest Lynchburg , article
On one morning each month, Stephen A. Smith examines the health of more species of animals than many veterinarians will in a lifetime. Because of that, some students get that same experience before they even graduate as veterinarians.
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Article ItemSpay clinics give veterinary students early surgery experience, help pet owners at no charge , article
Second-year students in the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine are being afforded that rite-of-passage opportunity this semester, all while helping regional pet owners receive free treatment and vaccinations for their dogs and cats.
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Article ItemPhillip Sponenberg retires after 42 years of helping veterinary college and its students thrive , article
Sponenberg has been present at every veterinary college commencement since the first one in 1985 and has attended every university graduation since he arrived on campus. Graduates from five different decades extol Sponenberg as a beloved professor who consistently dispensed knowledge, wisdom, and kindness.
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Article ItemStantons’ full-tuition scholarship gift makes veterinary college possible for Lemus of 2026 class , article
Michael and Jennifer Stanton had never stepped on the campus of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) when they financed their first four-year full-tuition scholarship in 2018. But now, it is Lemus benefiting from the Stantons’ generosity, having completed her first year of studies as the latest recipient of the Michael and Jennifer Stanton Family Pet Veterinary Scholarship.
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Article ItemVeterinary students awarded fellowships from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research , article
Briana Gleizer and Taylor Mortensen, both veterinary students from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, were selected for the Veterinary Student Research Fellowship. This marks the first time any student from the college has been chosen for this fellowship.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Andrea Connor , article
Meet Andrea Connor, a second-year DVM/MPH public corporate tracker who is interested in infectious diseases.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: E'lisia Davis , article
An aspiring veterinarian in the DVM program at the college, E'lisia Davis is fueled by her lifelong devotion to animals and a deep-rooted desire to advocate for their welfare. With a harmonious blend of compassion, creativity, and unwavering family support, E'lisia's journey stands as a testament to her commitment to becoming an exceptional and caring veterinarian.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Amanda Gabriel , article
Meet Amanda Gabriel, a third-year DVM small animal tracker who loves painting and taking hikes with her dogs.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Nina Havelka , article
This month's student spotlight is Nina Havelka, a second-year, DVM mixed animal tracker.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Chris Hollingsworth , article
Class of 2023, Public/Corporate Track Hometown/State: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Sam Johnson , article
Continuing our monthly student spotlight series, this month, we feature third-year DVM student ambassador Sam Johnson. Find out when Sam knew he wanted to be a veterinarian, his superpower, and the best part of being a VMCVM student.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Mary Kalvaitis , article
Meet Mary Kalvaitis, a dedicated third-year DVM mixed animal tracker who is also a licensed veterinary technician.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Shelby Lassiter , article
Meet Shelby Lassiter, a second-year DVM small animal tracker. Originally from Spencer, WV, Shelby pursued a degree in Biochemistry at Marietta College before discovering her passion for veterinary medicine.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Amy Lin , article
This month's student spotlight is Amy Lin, a fourth-year DVM small animal tracker.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Roger Mack , article
Meet Roger Mack, a fourth-year DVM mixed animal tracker who possesses hidden talents in robotics and baking, refutes the misconception that veterinary studies only focus on disease, emphasizing the importance of preventive health.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Michael Marciano , article
In a departure from our regular student profiles this month we are featuring Michael Marciano, an undergraduate student studying pre-veterinary dairy science within the three-plus-one program at Virginia Tech. He will be in the DVM Class of 2027.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Michael Marciano , article
In a departure from our regular student profiles this month we are featuring Michael Marciano, an undergraduate student studying pre-veterinary dairy science within the three-plus-one program at Virginia Tech. He will be in the DVM Class of 2027.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Katie Rodarte , article
In a departure from our regular student profiles this month we are featuring Katie Rodarte, an incoming student transitioning from Los Alamos National Laboratory to the DVM Class of 2027.
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Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Natasha Welch , article
Meet Natasha Welch, a third-year DVM small animal tracker who wants to become a small animal soft tissue surgeon.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech Students Stroll with Shelter Cats , article
Julianna Scardina, Class of 2024 at the veterinary college, and Allie Andrukonis a CALS animal science student, are participating in the Summer Veterinary Student Research Program. Their project aims to train shelter cats to ride in carriages, making them more adoptable and socially involved in the lives of pet owners.
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Article ItemClass of 2023: Adriana Fratz named veterinary college valedictorian , article
Adriana Fratz, a dual Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Public Health student, was named the valedictorian of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2023. The achievement has also earned her the Richard B. Talbot Award, named for the college’s founding dean.
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Article ItemVA-MD Vet Med veterinary students selected for highly competitive Veterinary Corps scholarship program , article
On April 21, 2022, Col. Gary Cooper, commander, U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade, traveled with his command team to Blacksburg to induct three first-year veterinary students into the Army. Graci Bettendorf, Victoria Ice-Gipson, and Andrew Ramirez are among 33 veterinary students across the country selected for the Veterinary Corps' scholarship program.
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Article ItemVeterinarian Career Expo matches students with internships and job opportunities , article
The Veterinary Expo Career Fair, hosted by the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, featured a diverse array of 180 exhibitors. These exhibitors were present to engage with students, offering opportunities for associate veterinarians and externship placements.
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Article ItemFrom Animal Lovers to Vet Techs: How a 30-Year Experienced Technician is Igniting Passion in High School Students , article
Terry Wnorowski is spending the last years of her career sparking new beginnings for others. For 30 years she has worked as a licensed veterinary technician at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Article ItemGame on: Veterinary college boasts ‘Wheel of Fortune’ winner, contestant with ‘Second Chance’ on ‘Jeopardy!’ , article
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has got game. Garry Morgan, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the veterinary college, is less than two weeks removed from a “Wheel of Fortune” victory in which he won cash and prizes worth $17,917, including a trip to Walt Disney World. Karen Morris, Class of 2024 veterinary student, is back on “Jeopardy!” for the Second Chance Tournament. Morris’ return to “Jeopardy!” will be televised in the Blacksburg area on Roanoke’s WDBJ (Channel 7) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday night.
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Article ItemVeterinary student Karen Morris competes on “Jeopardy!” Wednesday night , article
This Virginia Tech student, pursuing both Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees, will appear on “Jeopardy!” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night on WDBJ (Channel 7).
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Article ItemVeterinary Teaching Hospital makes transition to ezyVet electronic medical record system , article
Replacing four previous computer systems with one sounds like a frightening task to have started on Halloween, but as the winter holiday break approaches, all seems to be merry and bright about the Veterinary Teaching Hospital switchover to ezyVet.
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Article ItemCollege welcomes new students in veterinary, graduate programs , article
VA-MD Vet Med proudly welcomed its newest students in its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Master of Public Health, and Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences programs.