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The making of a veterinarian , articleThe recently graduated Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Class of 2024 reflects on the grueling yet rewarding path that molded them into veterinarians. What began as an exciting, if daunting, first day of classes (during the COVID-19 pandemic) turned into a profound four-year transformation.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
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First veterinary class: New college launches long academic careers , articleTerry Swecker, Michaela Kristula, and Joseph Taboada were each among the first graduating class from the new veterinary college 40 years ago in 1984, and each pursued a long career on the academic side of veterinary medicine.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
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Joe’s journey at Animal Cancer Care and Research Center inspires owners, clinical professionals , articleJoe’s journey at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke, from a serendipitous adoption to an inspiring battle with cancer, has profoundly impacted his owners and the clinical professionals, showcasing resilience, compassion, and the transformative power of advanced veterinary care.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
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First veterinary class: Don Nichols combines math aptitude, animal interest for career in pathology , articleDon Nichols, the only math major in the first class of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, merged his puzzle-solving skills and love for animals into a 30-year federal pathology career.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
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First veterinary class: From startup college to startup clinic for Valerie Campbell and Nancy Hall , articleStarting from humble beginnings in converted sheep barns, Valerie Campbell and Nancy Hall, who graduated from the first class of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984, built a successful veterinary practice in Northern Virginia.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Pamela Wykes Armstrong DVM '84 , articlePamela Wykes Armstrong, a VMCVM alumna and owner of Damascus Veterinary Hospital, shares how her education laid the foundation for her success, the sense of community among alumni, and her passion for continuous learning and mentoring future veterinarians.
Date: Jun 21, 2024 -
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Researchers issue ‘call to action’ for data on more diverse range of dog owners , articleIn a perspective piece for the journal Science, Virginia Tech’s Audrey Ruple and Courtney Sexton wrote that factors that affect dogs' end-of-life outcomes could be significant for the humans that share their environments.
Date: Jun 15, 2024 -
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Research identifies possible new pathway to treatment of colorectal cancer , articleA recently published paper on a kinase and its importance in triggering cellular responses caps more than 12 years of research for the veterinary college's Coy Allen.
Date: Jun 14, 2024 -
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William S. 'Terry' Swecker Jr. retires as Veterinary Teaching Hospital director , articleSwecker, one of the first graduates of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, stepped down as hospital director on May 10 and retires from Virginia Tech on June 30.
Date: Jun 13, 2024 -
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Why preventive medicine is key to pet health , articleRegular wellness visits, vaccinations, dental care, and other routine appointments can catch health issues earlier and make them less expensive to treat.
Date: Jun 13, 2024 -
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Student-professor collaboration complements ultrasound education , articleStudent Nathan Mitchell and Professor Fawzy Elnady, both of the veterinary college, work together to improve ultrasound simulation. The innovation provides a stress-free practice environment, enhancing students' learning experiences and reducing the need for live animal practice.
Date: Jun 11, 2024 -
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VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Augusta O'Reilly , articleAugusta O'Reilly, supports the humans behind our pets and champions different cultural practices for euthanasia and cremation, making her a valuable asset to our community.
Date: Jun 11, 2024 -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Cody Campbell , articleCody Campbell is a DVM student at VMCVM on the Food Animal track. He has a background in Dairy Science and Animal and Poultry Sciences from his studies at Virginia Tech. Cody loves cooking, is inspired by his sister Kaitlyn, and dreams of visiting all 50 states with his Australian Shepherd, Slate.
Date: Jun 07, 2024 -
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Ilektra Athanasiadi finds rewards in using radiation therapy to treat pets with cancer , articleAs a radiation oncologist, Athanasiadi is a core part of the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center, one of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s three hospitals.
Date: Jun 05, 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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Study considers human medicine for answers on common canine immune disease , articleOakley, a 3-year-old Doberman pinscher from Beckley, West Virginia, recovers from a severe case of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP) thanks to advanced treatment at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where research into the disease could lead to breakthroughs in treatment for dogs.
Date: May 29, 2024 -
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Critical thinking for critical care: Conner guides emergency care course at veterinary college , articleEmergencies find everyone in life, eventually. The same is true in veterinary medicine, even for clinicians who have purposely gone into a field other than emergency care.
Date: May 28, 2024 -
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VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Denise Wrigley , articleDenise Wrigley, LVT at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, enjoys the rewarding experience of watching veterinary students grow and excel. A former bass player in a metal band, she is inspired by her supportive father and treasures impactful moments, like aiding in the recovery of Fiona, a dog with a severe liver injury.
Date: May 24, 2024 -
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Researchers use AI to study deadly hemorrhagic fever viruses , articleAs part of a $3.25 million Department of Defense grant through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, researchers at the veterinary college, the University of Montreal, and SRI International are using artificial intelligence to study hemorrhagic fever viruses with the ultimate goal of identifying targets for therapeutics.
Date: May 23, 2024
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