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Video ItemThe Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Annual Open House April 2023 , video
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine hosted its Annual Open House event on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM in Blacksburg. This free event was open to the public and had a range of family-friendly activities, such as animal handling, teddy-bear repair, dog sport & horseshoeing demonstrations, lectures, and more. The purpose of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine's Annual Open House event is to offer the public an opportunity to learn more about animal, human and public health, interact with veterinary students and faculty, and experience the college's state-of-the-art facilities. The event is also an opportunity for the college to showcase its educational programs to prospective students and donors. Moreover, the event is an excellent chance for families to have fun and learn together through various family-friendly activities.
Date: Apr 18, 2023 -
Video ItemVetMed - 2022 a year in review , video
Against a background of ever-constant change, 2022 has been a year pursuing educational excellence, research progress, and community cohesion. The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is particularly thankful for our college community's inspiring accomplishments, made feasible by our faculty and staff's shared commitment and whole-hearted efforts. We are grateful for all our students, alumni, donors, referring veterinarians, and special friends of the college.
Date: Dec 15, 2022 -
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Director of New River Health District to speak at undergraduate public health commencement , articleNoelle Bissell will be the commencement speaker for the 2022 graduating class of Bachelor of Science in public health students.
Date: May 03, 2022 -
Video ItemVeterinary Teaching Hospital gets a new underwater treadmill , video
Veterinary Teaching Hospital gets a new underwater treadmill. After 20 years of daily use, the existing underwater treadmill needed to be replaced within the rehabilitation service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Advancement at the college matched a donor who wanted to make a difference in animals’ lives and this project which will have a real impact within the teaching hospital. Underwater treadmills are the gold standard in canine aquatic therapy for physical rehabilitation that can provide exercise for post-surgical, non-surgical, and degenerative issues. They help recover from cruciate repairs, hip abnormalities, spinal cord damage, and joint replacement. It provides treatment options for Degenerative Myelopathy, Osteoarthritis, Dysplasia, and other issues. The treadmill also can help with weight control fitness conditioning and help diagnose musculoskeletal ailments.
Date: Mar 15, 2022 -
Video ItemVeterinary Teaching Hospital Expansion , video
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine aims to continually push boundaries and expand opportunities for our students, faculty, and clients. Every project we embark on fuels our ultimate mission to promote education, service, and innovative discovery. Veterinary Teaching Hospital Expansion The Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) at Virginia Tech provides the finest animal health care available, while building the future of the veterinary profession through hands-on training of residents, interns, and DVM students. Since the current small animal hospital was completed in 1987, it has seen incredible growth in cases due to the increased demands for veterinary services across the world. To address a critical need, the veterinary college has plans to launch an expansion and renovation of the VTH to create modern, world-class teaching and clinical research spaces that will advance knowledge through patient care. Your investment in the VTH expansion ensures an overall increased level of care for the community by increasing the number of patients we can help, shortening the wait time for hospital services, and improving the hospital environment. With the help of our community advocates and partners, this long-awaited project can be a reality by 2026. Join the #VTHBanadanaWagon today with a gift to the VTH Expansion on Giving Day!
Date: Feb 02, 2022 -
Video ItemVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine 2021 in Review , video
Against a background of ever-constant change and turbulence, 2021 has been a year of reconnecting, re-shaping, and re-launching our pursuit of educational excellence, research progress, and community cohesion. The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is particularly thankful for our college community's inspiring accomplishments, made feasible by our faculty and staff's shared commitment and whole-hearted efforts. We are grateful for all our students, alumni, donors, referring veterinarians, and special friends of the college.
Date: Dec 16, 2021 -
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Cancer treatment and Petco Love funds change elderly dog’s life , articlePetco Love’s support of the Virginia Tech Animal Cancer Care and Research Center (ACCRC) in Roanoke has allowed patients to access cancer therapies and treatments, resulting in enhanced lives and more treatment options.
Date: Nov 21, 2021 -
Video ItemA "Puppy Palooza" at Virginia Tech veterinary college , video
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine theriogenology club recently hosted a "Puppy Palooza". They worked with reputable breeders who brought in German shepherd and Australian shepherd puppies so that pre-clinical veterinary students could perform examinations, vaccinations, and micro-chipping.
Date: Nov 17, 2021 -
Video ItemCalling all mini pig parents! , video
The popularity of pet pigs is on the rise, and we want to be sure these porky pals are living their best lives. However, there are currently no objective survey tools to measure quality of life (QOL) in pet mini pigs. Our new study seeks to create a standard QOL instrument that can be used for companion mini pigs. For this study, we’re recruiting healthy pet mini pigs aged 1 year or older. The study involves a single wellness visit, during which the owner will complete survey questions about their pig’s quality of life. Participants will receive a $100 discount off the cost of their appointment. The cost of any additional non-study treatments or diagnostic procedures undertaken for your pig during the visit are not covered by the study. To schedule your pet piggie patient, call 540-231-1363 or email: mindyq@vt.edu.
Date: Aug 26, 2021 -
Video ItemDVM Program Commencement 2021 , video
VA-MD Vet Med proudly conferred Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees to 122 graduating students on May 10, 2021, in Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium. Congratulations to our newest veterinarians!
Date: May 13, 2021 -
Video ItemPhi Zeta honor society induction of DVM candidates, 2021 , video
First organized in 1925 at Cornell University, Phi Zeta is the honor society of veterinary medicine that recognizes and promotes scholarship and research in matters pertaining to the welfare and diseases of animals. Induction of DVM candidates into Phi Zeta occurs annually: Those third-year students who rank scholastically in the top 10% of their class and those fourth-year students who rank scholastically in the top 25% of their class are inducted. From its beginning, the aim of Phi Zeta has been to stand for constant advancement of the veterinary profession, for high educational requirements, and for rigorous scholarship.
Date: May 04, 2021 -
Video ItemSmall Animal Community Practice pivots to enhance experiential learning , video
In response to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the veterinary college’s Small Animal Community Practice, which trains DVM students in a veterinary practice setting, put into action a creative plan to ensure essential hands-on experiences.
Date: Mar 22, 2021 -
Video ItemCavalier King Charles Spaniels Healthy Heart Study , video
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech is seeking healthy Cavalier King Charles spaniels for a long-term study using specialized software and 3D echocardiogram to try to predict future onset and severity of mitral valve disease. Learn more about the study →
Date: Jan 05, 2021 -
Video ItemThank you for your dedication and resilience in 2020! , video
As a challenging year comes to a close, we continue to be inspired by the veterinary college family's unwavering commitment to each other, to our patients, and to the communities we serve. Our ability to protect and enhance animal, human, and environmental health wouldn't be possible without you: our faculty and staff, our students and alumni, our clients and partners, our donors and special friends. Thank you for your dedication and resilience. Read Dean Dan Givens' retrospective of 2020 → https://www.vetmed.vt.edu/news/vs/2020/index.asp#dean
Date: Dec 15, 2020 -
Video ItemExpert explains why animal coronavirus vaccines are unsafe--and ineffective--for human use , video
Humans should never be injected with vaccines created to treat animal coronaviruses, explains Andrea Bertke, associate professor of infectious diseases in the Department of Population Health Sciences at Virginia Tech.
Date: Mar 27, 2020 -
Video ItemExpert explains how to flatten the curve , video
Laura Hungerford, professor of public health, head of the Master of Public Health Program and the Department of Population Health Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, explains what "flatten the curve" means and how it can help our response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Dr. Hungerford also highlights six practices that everyone can adopt to become a "flatten-the-curve hero."
Date: Mar 17, 2020 -
Video ItemNew pressure sensor walkway enhances canine gait analysis , video
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech is testing whether our new pressure sensor walkway can help differentiate neurological versus orthopedic causes of hind limb problems in dogs.
Date: Jan 28, 2020 -
Video ItemVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine: 2019 in Review , video
The veterinary college is especially grateful for our college community’s impressive achievements, made possible by the collective commitment and dedicated efforts of our faculty and staff, students, alumni, donors, referring veterinarians, and special friends of the college. Video by Andrew Mann, Office of Advancement, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Date: Dec 17, 2019
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