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Paralyzed chihuahua walks again after rare tumor surgery , articleWhen Bessie arrived at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, surgeons didn't expect her to walk again. Within 24 hours of surgery, she could feel her toes.
Date: Jan 07, 2026 - -
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Titanium implants help dog walk again after spinal trauma , articleAt the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a neurosurgical team's coordinated approach to treating severe spinal injuries enabled Scout to walk after a car accident left him paralyzed.
Date: Dec 16, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Drew Dunn , articleMeet Drew Dunn, a veterinary assistant in neurology who joined the veterinary college in November 2020. Drew can identify many stars and constellations in the night sky and dreams of seeing the aurora over the Arctic. Inspired by his mom, "the most generous person I have ever met," Drew is also appreciative of the doctors and technicians at the veterinary college helping him expand his skills and knowledge. He was particularly moved by one case of a dog who could no longer walk and was aggressive, seeing him not only walk on his own again but crawl into Drew's lap. A fitting motto for Drew's work, he said, is "Helping Animals Walk Again ... One Step at a Time."
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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National design team tackles space challenges at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleThe project will address the Small Animal Teaching Hospital's 1980s infrastructure that strains to meet modern veterinary medicine demands. The hospital serves 18,000 patients annually while training the next generation of veterinarians.
Date: Nov 13, 2025 - -
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John Rossmeisl receives Virginia’s top faculty honor , articleRossmeisl, whose research focuses on developing treatment options for brain cancers that are difficult to treat in dogs and humans, received a 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
Date: Jan 29, 2025 - -
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Collaborative approach to veterinary neurology at Virginia Tech spurs groundbreaking research, compassionate care , articleThe neurology team's mission at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital is threefold: research, clinical service, and education of the next generation of veterinary professionals.
Date: Dec 10, 2024 - -
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New antiviral treatment rescues kitten from deadly feline illness , articleLanala the cat recovering after receiving new oral medication to fight feline infectious peritonitis at Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Nov 13, 2024 - -
Video ItemVirginia Tech researcher studies commonalities of canine and human brain cancer , video
John Rossmeisl Jr., the Dr. and Mrs. Dorsey Taylor Mahin Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, studies the commonalities between canine and human cancers — a connection that has major implications for treating intractable tumors. He is one the first four recipients of the Jacob A. Lutz III Award for Eminent Scholars for his innovative cancer research.
Date: Nov 08, 2024 - -
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New faculty member Go Togawa embraces challenges of veterinary neurology research , article“My goal is not only to train residents and treat patients but also to identify clinical problems that need further investigation,” Go Togawa said.
Date: Oct 20, 2024 - -
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Veterinary Teaching Hospital care helps puppy ‘run like the wind’ , articleSharon Harrell noticed something off about her puppy's gait, but after Veterinary Teaching Hospital care, Miryam is now participating in dog sports.
Date: Sep 11, 2024 - -
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New technique could help treat aggressive brain tumors , articleBurst sine wave electroporation was found to cause less damage to cells and tissue but more disruption to the blood-brain barrier.
Date: Jul 16, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech researcher John Rossmeisl honored by Auburn University , articleJohn Rossmeisl was recently named a 2024 winner of the Wilford S. Bailey Award by the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Date: Jun 05, 2024 - -
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Veterinary hospital teamwork helps dog survive toxic ingestion , articleAttentive veterinary care and an emergency referral to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital helped a dog named Chop recover from neurological intoxication.
Date: May 30, 2024 - -
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Dogs play a key role in veterinary college’s brain cancer trial , articleA collaborative study explores an innovative therapy called histotripsy, harnessing the power of focused ultrasound to break down tumors with precision.
Date: May 21, 2024 - -
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Veterinary college recognizes excellence during 2024 faculty awards , articleThe veterinary college recently held its annual faculty awards reception to celebrate and recognize the exceptional contributions of its faculty members.
Date: May 01, 2024 - -
Video ItemVTCSOM Match Day 2024 , video
Another year of 100% Match! The class of 2024 opened their envelopes and learned where they were going to spend the next 3-7 years of their training! Congrats!
Date: Mar 15, 2024 -