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52 pounds of gravel, one thoroughbred, and a connection that's inspiring a future veterinarian , articleSurgery residents rally to save Jasper, while a veterinary student cared for his young owner.
Date: Aug 03, 2026 - -
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Pet pig hogs the family couch again thanks to treatment at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleElmer, a 5-year-old potbellied pig, underwent emergency surgery and a months-long recovery for a urinary blockage not commonly seen in pigs, becoming a favorite of students and clinicians at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine along the way.
Date: Jul 28, 2026 - -
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Two veterinary college surgeons open new doors in South Korea through animal hip replacement training , articleClair Park and Otto Lanz of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine conducted first-of-their-kind workshops at two universities in South Korea.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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‘Big personality’ horse wins many fans in nine-month stay at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleGlinda, an 18-year-old Lipizzaner, underwent a slow and multifaceted healing process for laminitis, a painful hoof condition, and the metabolic disease that caused it.
Date: Jun 23, 2026 - -
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One year later, Peanut is back to being a goat again , articleMost animals born with a complete cleft palate never make it to surgery. A goat named Peanut did through the expertise of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Jun 16, 2026 - -
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At the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, every case is a classroom lesson , articleLife-saving surgery and treatment for Copper, a year-old mixed breed, by a team of clinicians, technicians, and veterinary students not only saved Copper, but will help countless other pets for years to come.
Date: Apr 14, 2026 - -
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Veterinary Teaching Hospital expansion about quality of life, not just more space , articleNoise and dust control will be important as construction occurs at a working hospital, and the design plans have the well-being of students, faculty, staff, clients, and animals in mind.
Date: Feb 24, 2026 - -
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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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Engineering Explained: Neural implants , videoCan Alzheimer’s be reversed? What are fiber-based implants and how are they made? How could understanding the brain’s neural engineering shape our future? Xiaoting Jia, a professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech, develops fiber-based neural implants that could help scientists better understand the brain’s circuitry. From exploring the potential to restore memory to advancing treatments for Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease, her work pushes the boundaries of engineering and human health through advanced manufacturing and interdisciplinary collaboration. Want to learn more? Visit here: https://ece.vt.edu/people/profile/jiax.html
Date: Nov 17, 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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Elsa Ludwig joins the Equine Medical Center faculty team as a clinical assistant professor of equine surgery , articleEquine surgeon brings extensive expertise in soft tissue surgery, emergency and critical care, and advanced dental and sinus surgery to the elite surgical team at Virginia Tech's equine hospital in Leesburg.
Date: Aug 19, 2025 - -
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Surgeon joins veterinary college faculty and elite joint replacement fellowship as teaching hospital advances specialized care , articleClair Park will be entering one of only seven veterinary joint replacement fellowships in the United States.
Date: Aug 18, 2025 - -
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40 years and counting, thousands of horses, one mission – and every dollar matters , articleThe Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has continued to evolve, driven by advancements in diagnostic techniques, technology, and facilities all supported by financial gifts.
Date: Apr 08, 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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Veterinary Teaching Hospital honors Staff Members of the Year , articleThey and their colleagues provide expertise and support to clinicians, residents, and students in caring for animal patients and human clients.
Date: Dec 05, 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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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 saves towel-eating donkey and her ailing mother , articleHarper is back to her old self after undergoing surgery to remove a small towel from her intestines. She made a full recovery as did her mother Daisy, who was treated for intestinal inflammation.
Date: Sep 23, 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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