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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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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Shannon Stanek , articleShannon Stanek '93, DVM '97, owner of Exton Vet Clinic, is a brain cancer survivor passionate about mentorship, community service, and lifelong learning. She lives with her family and pets, including Indy, her melanoma-detecting German shepherd, and strives to make a difference through veterinary medicine and kindness.
Date: Dec 18, 2024 -
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Alumna volunteers veterinary expertise to help underserved communities , articleLindsey Buracker works through the Banfield Foundation and its charitable partners to bring free or low-cost veterinary care to the pets of Navajo Nation.
Date: Dec 16, 2024 -
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Veterinary Teaching Hospital teams work together on dog's medical mystery , articleTwo masses were removed from the German shorthaired pointer's chest, but clinicians still needed to learn what they had removed.
Date: Dec 03, 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 Alumni Spotlight: Erin O'Leary , articleErin O'Leary '92, DVM '04, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Heal House Call Veterinarian, credits her time at VMCVM for shaping her into the compassionate and dedicated practitioner she is today. Passionate about supporting fellow veterinarians, she’s committed to helping others build fulfilling house call practices while prioritizing work-life balance and mental well-being.
Date: Nov 21, 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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Chinese veterinary students pioneer exchange program at Virginia Tech , articleIn a pioneering exchange program, four Chinese veterinary students from Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University experienced American veterinary medicine at veterinary college. The eight-week initiative, launched in August 2024, immersed students in diverse specialties while laying groundwork for a broader partnership, with Virginia Tech students set to study in China by June 2025.
Date: Nov 08, 2024 -
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The last first day: Third-year DVM students begin individualized path , articleLauren Maghak and her classmates reflect on how the third year of veterinary college marks a major transition.
Date: Nov 01, 2024 -
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Animal Instructors Program bridges community and veterinary education , articleBlacksburg-area pet owners get free health services for their pets while veterinary students get crucial hands-on training.
Date: Oct 29, 2024 -
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Rachael Dunn , articleRachael Dunn '10, DVM '14 is the owner and veterinarian at Loudoun Urgent Vet. She values the strong foundation and network she gained from VMCVM. Inspired by her parents, Rachael’s passion for rescue work shines through her involvement with Loudoun Community Cat Coalition. Her favorite quote, "How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard," reflects her love for the human-animal bond. At home, she cares for a mix of pets, including dogs, cats, a rabbit, a goose, and ducks.
Date: Oct 18, 2024 -
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Veterinary student develops nutrition guidelines for local animal shelters , articleNot only has E'lisia Davis helped shelter pets become healthier, but she's given shelter employees resources they can use for years to come.
Date: Oct 14, 2024 -
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First veterinary class: Claire Godwin endures as clinician, surgeon and horse rider , articleClaire Godwin founded a successful small animal veterinary practice in Laytonsville, Maryland, and travels across the U.S. and beyond competing in equine endurance races.
Date: Oct 08, 2024 -
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Rabies Awareness: Protecting Your Pets and Family , articleWorld Rabies Day is Sept. 28, 2024, and the veterinary college is committed to raising awareness about this deadly but preventable disease. Learn more in this question and answer session with Tanya LeRoith, hospital director at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Sep 26, 2024 -
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Twins Ann and Lydia Carpenter follow veterinary and public health path to parallel career tracks , articleAnn Carpenter is a veterinary medical officer in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while Lydia Carpenter is a veterinary medical officer in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Date: Sep 24, 2024 -
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Wynne DiGrassie DVM ‘96, MS ‘00 , articleWynne DiGrassie DVM '96, MS '00 is the owner and practice administrator at Mountain View Equine Hospital and an Associate Professor at Blue Ridge Community College. As a VMCVM alum, her well-rounded education gave her the confidence to teach exotic animal care, despite focusing on equine practice.
Date: Sep 20, 2024 -
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The first cut: Third-year veterinary students reflect on their summer rotations , articleSome students found their strengths, while others found their weaknesses. Some found new interests, while others reaffirmed their passions.
Date: Sep 19, 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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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Skylar Moiseeva , articleSkylar Moiseeva, from the Ural Mountains in Russia, is on the mixed animal track in the Class of 2025. Once a hip-hop dancer and teacher, she found her calling in veterinary medicine. She is inspired by nature, animals, and her journey's experiences, and is excited to contribute to animal health and the human-animal bond. In her free time, she enjoys sunsets, campfires, and feeding birds on her balcony.
Date: Sep 05, 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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