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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Amber Lee , articleMeet Amber Lee, a 2013 graduate of VMCVM who is the medical director at Mountain View Humane Spay/Neuter Clinic. Amber says she values staying connected to the VMCVM network -- living and working in Christiansburg enables her to collaborate with veterinary college faculty regularly. Amber loves to bake, and, even though her work is focused on dogs and cats, finds that equine and food animal factoids she learned in vet school are very helpful on trivia night.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Ann (Lily) Stenning , articleMeet Lily Stenning, a second-year student hailing from New Enterprise, Pennsylvania. Lily is on the public corporate track in the Class of 2028, having studied biology with a minor in Spanish as an undergraduate at Old Dominion University. She loves to sing music and play instruments, particularly her guitar -- she plans to learn how to play Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird," a motivational song she often listens to before taking exams. Lily is inspired by her parents, who she describes as living life to the fullest with never-ending stories. She is pleased to be among "students, faculty, and staff from all walks of life who have come together because they decided that animals were going to be the center of their lives."
Date: Dec 05, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Walters , articleMeet Jessica Walters '09, PhD '14, DVM '16, program manager for the Office of Laboratory Services at the VDACS. Originally focused on poultry medicine, she found her calling in diagnostics and lab leadership. She values the connections and skills she built at VMCVM and now gives back as a mentor, adjunct instructor, and advocate for agricultural communities—all while managing a lively menagerie at home.
Date: Nov 24, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Sheryl Coutermarsh-Ott , articleMeet Sheryl Coutermarsh-Ott DVM '11, PhD '17, a proud VMCVM alum and associate clinical professor. Since starting as a large animal husbandry tech in 2004, she’s built a career rooted in curiosity, compassion, and lifelong learning. Whether teaching students or caring for her animals at home, Sheryl brings warmth, kindness, and a passion for discovery to everything she does.
Date: Nov 14, 2025 - -
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New hospitalist focuses on improving quality of life for pets in cancer treatment , articleJonel Nightingale DVM '12 becomes intimately familiar with every pet treated at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center beyond just a cancer diagnosis.
Date: Nov 03, 2025 - -
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From death sentence to Olympic competition, the 'harebrained idea' that's saving horses , articleHow Jessica Gilbertie's breakthrough is revolutionizing treatment for medicine's most stubborn infections.
Date: Oct 27, 2025 - -
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Environmental steward to heritage cow whisperer – one veterinary student’s journey , articleKim Kirkbride spent more than a decade working for a land trust and started a cattle farm in Giles County before reviving an old dream to be a veterinarian.
Date: Oct 08, 2025 - -
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The veterinary student hunting invisible enemies , articleFor Charlotte Nyblade, breakthrough moments happen not when an animal walks out healthy, but when a virus glows bright green under specialized light.
Date: Oct 06, 2025 - -
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Veterinary student supports care for millions of tilapia , articleSebastien Banos took on an externship caring for the welfare of millions of creatures at Blue Ridge Aquaculture, a large indoor aquatic tilapia breeding and production facility.
Date: Sep 26, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Kristin Eden , articleMeet Kristin Eden '06, DVM '10, PhD '18, anatomic pathologist at the veterinary college and associate professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Passionate about education and mentorship, she brings a collaborative, compassionate approach to teaching both veterinary and medical students. Whether in the lab or the classroom, she blends curiosity, honesty, and a love for learning, plus a little ice hockey on the side.
Date: Sep 26, 2025 - -
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Veterinary students find inspiration and connections at national conference , articleVeterinary college students returned from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners conference inspired by alumni role models, new professional connections, and hands-on learning experiences that highlighted the collaborative and supportive spirit of their future profession.
Date: Sep 23, 2025 - -
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Beatrix Manning named chief medical officer at Animal Cancer Care and Research Center , articleManning returns to Virginia Tech after working in primary practice and as a lead veterinary radiation oncologist at the Comprehensive Cancer Care Center at VCA West Coast in California. She brings a vision to grow the Roanoke center into one of the best on the East Coast.
Date: Sep 16, 2025 - -
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Veterinary student representatives give companies and organizations voices on campus , articleThese positions allow students to make connections, support their studies, and explore what working for that company or organization might be like.
Date: Sep 10, 2025 - -
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Dual-degree veterinary college alum Lydia Carpenter awarded Service to America medal , articleCarpenter was honored for her work with the USDA developing a program to prevent, detect, and respond to African swine fever.
Date: Sep 09, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Alyssa Blancke , articleMeet Alyssa Blancke, DVM Class of 2026, a small animal track student from Owings, Maryland. Passionate about companion animal care, Alyssa is working toward a future in veterinary medicine with dedication and heart. As she moves through the program, she’s building the skills and experience needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their people.
Date: Sep 04, 2025 - -
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Welcome Back Mixer triples in size, brings veterinary college together celebrating the new semester , articleMixer plays an important role in helping veterinary college students feel fully connected to the broader Virginia Tech experience.
Date: Aug 28, 2025 - -
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Veterinary college students showcase innovative research in summer research program , articleTheir projects — ranging from breakthrough ultrasound technology to wildlife disease management— showcased the breadth of veterinary research happening at Virginia Tech.
Date: Aug 28, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Amanda L. Weakley-Scott , articleMeet Amanda Weakley-Scott '10, DVM ’14, a food animal veterinarian and co-owner of Lee-Lynn Farms in Virginia. She combines her passion for agriculture with hands-on veterinary care, serving both producers and her community. A proud VMCVM alum, she values the mentorship and practical training that shaped her career and lives by the motto, “just make it work.”
Date: Aug 26, 2025 - -
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Veterinary students extend Health Wagon benefits to Southwest Virginia pets , articleAs students completed their Integrative Learning Experience summer project, 566 animals received care, 343 cats and 223 dogs over two days.
Date: Aug 26, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Ezekiel Jennette , articleMeet Ezekiel Jennette, DVM Class of 2026, a mixed animal track student from Durham, NC. A former engineering major turned biology student, he followed his passion for animal care to VMCVM. Ezekiel is now helping develop affordable veterinary prostheses and is passionate about expanding access to care and increasing representation in veterinary medicine. An artist, saxophonist, and proud dog dad, he hopes to inspire the next generation of veterinarians.
Date: Aug 01, 2025 -
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