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        <description><![CDATA[ As a public health graduate student at Virginia Tech, Amanda Qadado helped public health associate professor Sophie Wenzel gather data for the 2018-22 state cancer plan. Today, Qadado is collaborating with Wenzel in leading the new plan’s development. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Surgery residents rally to save Jasper, while a veterinary student cared for his young owner.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Pet pig hogs the family couch again thanks to treatment at Veterinary Teaching Hospital </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Elmer, 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.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Myron Bradley &#39;86, DVM ’90 and Ann Beaudin DVM &#39;90 were students when the Veterinary Teaching Hospital was first built. It is set to be renovated and expanded as their daughter, Grace Bradley, finishes up her studies. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Maureen Noftsinger DVM &#39;01, medical director for Emergency Veterinary and Specialty Services, located at Roanoke. Noftsinger fondly recalls the post-exam taligates and Thursday night study sessions while watching &#34;ER&#34; while she was at VMCVM.  She is passionate about animals but also about helping people, often hosting students in the clinic ranging from elementary school to veterinary school. Noftsinger has a farm with 23 goats, 5 sheep, 15 chickens, 5 dogs, and a cat.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Edward Raimundi arrived at college as a first-generation student with no one to show him the ropes. Now he&#39;s the veterinary college&#39;s new director of student services, here to be the guide he never had for some of the hardest-won seats in higher education. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Estelle Ward DVM &#39;88, owner and medical director of West Friendship Animal Hospital in Maryland. Estelle says that &#34;mentorship is one of the greatest joys of the profession&#34; and that small animal veterinary medicine is a people business, first and foremost. Estelle&#39;s 20 critters at Starward Farm include seven tarantulas, three snakes and a gecko. She also has a cat named after Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Glinda, 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.  ]]></description>
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        <title>One year later, Peanut is back to being a goat again </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Most 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. ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Student Spotlight: DeAndrea Gray</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet DeAndrea Gray, Class of 2028 student on the small animal track. Gray hails from Minnesota and began her path to veterinary college on a field trip to a petting zoo in kindergarten. She already has a master&#39;s degree in agriculture and environmental systems with a thesis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in cattle using essential oils. She has studied traditional Chinese veterinary medicine and exotic animals as she discovers how diverse the veterinary field really is. ]]></description>
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        <title>Roger Ramirez-Barrios told the Class of 2026 they were like parasites. It was a compliment. </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Roger Ramirez-Barrios walked to the commencement podium holding a secret. The poster tucked under his arm was about to make the Class of 2026 laugh out loud.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In the days before commencement, graduating students lined up in their regalia with their pets dressed to match for a studio portrait session. ]]></description>
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        <title>Ivermectin could help beat malaria, veterinary college researcher finds in running the numbers </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ivermectin has been used in veterinary medicine for decades. Cassidy Rist has produced the first real-world economic analysis showing it could be a cost-effective tool against malaria — if the funding holds. ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Stacey Cordivano </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Stacey (Ward) Cordivano DVM &#39;08, founder of Clay Creek Equine Veterinary Services in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Passionate about helping to create a more sustainable career path for other equine veterinarians, Stacey says she is lucky to have had so many mentors to impart wisdom and inspiration, and she encourages students to get as many experiences as possible because any of them could lead to an amazing path.   ]]></description>
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        <title>A donkey, a ride in a Honda Pilot, and the veterinary team that saved her life  </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ When a 7-month-old miniature donkey named Dolly was found hypothermic and unresponsive, her owner drove nearly two hours to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine for lifesaving treatment that took weeks to complete.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Veterinary college alum honoree Tierra Price does not choose the quiet life</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Tierra Price, a 2020 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health graduate, owns and directs Unleashed Veterinary Care in Louisville and has received the 2026 Outstanding Recent Alumni Award from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Alison Lynch, Class of 2026 DVM student on the small animal track, from Rockville, Maryland.  As class president, Alison says she sees veterinary medicine as a people profession,  &#34;showing up for clients during the best and worst days of their lives.&#34; A former Irish dance champion, Alison wants to visit Australia —she has been inspired by the Irwin family&#39;s impact on wildlife conservation, and has named her cat Bindi in honor of Steve Irwin&#39;s daughter. ]]></description>
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        <title>Jessica Walters never expected to love the lab — now she runs all four of them</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Jessica Walters, a 2016 DVM graduate who now oversees all four of Virginia’s veterinary diagnostic laboratories, is the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Recent Alumni Award from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Class of 2026: Mia Damiano named veterinary college valedictorian </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Damiano and her lucky baseball are headed to Phoenix, Arizona, for a one-year mentorship program that rotates between general practice, emergency, and shelter medicine. ]]></description>
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        <title>New position aims to close the gap in Virginia&#39;s large animal veterinary services </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nearly half of Virginia&#39;s livestock producers can&#39;t get adequate veterinary care. The state created a first-of-its-kind position to fix that. The person they hired has been preparing for it his whole life.  ]]></description>
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        <title>From dairy farms to drug resistance, Ray Kaplan’s career-long fight against parasites the world keeps underestimating </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ray Kaplan, a 1988 DVM graduate, is the recipient of the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Alumni Award from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Center training veterinarians for public and corporate work has new name, new director </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The veterinarians who protect your food supply, monitor disease outbreaks, and prepare for the next pandemic don&#39;t work in a private clinic. Virginia Tech is training more of them. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Bill Pierson helped build the veterinary college as a first-year student more than 40 years ago and kept coming back to a school that, even in retirement, he still cannot quite leave.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Carolyn Askew &#39;91, DVM &#39;96. An associate veterinarian at a clinic in Chardon, Ohio, she says VMCVM helped her learn how to be calm and professional in an emergency. Carolyn says she has friends all over the world thanks to the veterinary college, and has learned there are Hokies everywhere — &#34;If you have a VT sticker or a t-shirt people will stop you!&#34;    ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Brian Tu, a Class of 2028 veterinary student from Frederick, Maryland, on the mixed animal track. Brian encourages his peers to be themselves, &#34;there is nothing wrong with being weird.&#34; He is accomplished in Wushu (Chinese martial arts), has tried indoor skydiving and aspires to do the same from an airplane, and loves &#34;being immersed into a community with like-minded peers.&#34;  His path to a veterinary career began when he was 16 and he rescued his dog from a choking incident involving a bacon-flavored teething bone. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Michelle Goodnight&#39;s path to veterinary medicine ran through NASA, Madagascar, and a 13-year Army career that included a year in northern Iraq treating military working dogs. Now she&#39;s back at her alma mater as a criticalist and clinical instructor in small animal clinical sciences. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Veterinary and doctoral student Kirsten Masters earns a prestigious USDA Adel A. Malak Scholarship, bringing together agricultural roots, a mathematics degree, military service, and infectious disease research into a career protecting public health.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Katherine Broaddus &#39;83, DVM &#39;86, a veterinarian with Broad Run Veterinary Service in Bluemont, Virginia. One of only a few women to finish the Vermont 100 both on horse and foot, she is passionate about exposing people to foxhunting and carriage driving to preserve those sports for the future. Broaddus said being an alum has allowed her unlimited access over the years to top doctors and advice without judgement.  She encourages current veterinary students to do a complete history and physical examination to diagnose patients before implementing the help of modern technology.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Lauren Maghak spent a week as the only student veterinarian at the 41st John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon — a 300-mile race up Minnesota&#39;s North Shore and the longest U.S. race outside of Alaska. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Malik Torres, Class of 2027 veterinary student from Harlem, New York. A self-described &#39;adrenaline junkie&#39; who loves to skydive, Malik is also just fine being chill at the end of a hard day and taking a nap, listening to music, eating good food and grabbing a drink with friends. Torres said he has loved animals for as long as he can remember and kept a ton of pets growing up in the Big Apple, where he started working in animal hospitals as a teenager. Malik&#39;s goal is to become a veterinary cardiologist. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Timothy Julien brings two decades of veterinary practice to veterinary college teaching labs </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Timothy Julien spent 20 years in companion animal practice in Austin, Texas, the last eight mentoring new graduates as chief medical officer. Now he&#39;s bringing that perspective to the veterinary college&#39;s teaching labs as a collegiate assistant professor in small animal clinical sciences. ]]></description>
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        <title>Veterinary college well represented at 2026 Virginia Veterinary Conference awards</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Five of six awards presented at the annual Virginia Veterinary Medical Association&#39;s annual awards ceremony in Roanoke went to faculty, staff, and alumni of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Aimee Dalrymple, DVM ’95, is a shelter medicine specialist at Shelter Veterinary Care Consulting LLC in Natick, Massachusetts. After beginning her career in small animal general practice, she transitioned to shelter medicine and later earned a Master’s in Shelter Medicine through the University of Florida’s online program. She credits VMCVM with providing the strong clinical foundation that has supported her more than 30-year career, which now includes consulting with shelters, teaching at veterinary schools, and collaborating on research. Passionate about advancing evidence-based shelter medicine and dispelling misconceptions about the field, Dalrymple says all the hard work is worth it because veterinary medicine is “inspiring, challenging, and wonderful”—and even decades later, she can still ear-tag a sow or operate a cattle chute when needed. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Families of virology pioneers set up new scholarship for public health and veterinary students</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Luis Melendez, a professor in the veterinary college’s early years at Virginia Tech, and Pedro Acha, a visiting lecturer, were close friends and groundbreaking researchers who established concepts of One Health.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>VMCVM Student Spotlight: Cydney Suber</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Cydney Suber, a Class of 2029 veterinary student from Pottstown, Pennsylvania, on the equine track.  Cydney knew she wanted to be a veterinary from a young age -- her mother dubbed her Doc McStuffins. Working with horses when she got older, and seeing how the human-horse bond could affect people&#39;s lives in a positive manner, solidified her plans to be a veterinarian. Cydney said she always thought she was a dog person, until she met her cat Percy. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet 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.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet 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&#39;s &#34;Free Bird,&#34; 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 &#34;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.&#34; ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Jessica Walters &#39;09, PhD &#39;14, DVM &#39;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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Sheryl Coutermarsh-Ott DVM &#39;11, PhD &#39;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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Jonel Nightingale DVM &#39;12 becomes intimately familiar with every pet treated at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center beyond just a cancer diagnosis. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>From death sentence to Olympic competition, the &#39;harebrained idea&#39; that&#39;s saving horses </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ How Jessica Gilbertie&#39;s breakthrough is revolutionizing treatment for medicine&#39;s most stubborn infections. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kim 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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ For Charlotte Nyblade, breakthrough moments happen not when an animal walks out healthy, but when a virus glows bright green under specialized light.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sebastien 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.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Kristin Eden &#39;06, DVM &#39;10, PhD &#39;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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Veterinary 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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Manning 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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ These positions allow students to make connections, support their studies, and explore what working for that company or organization might be like.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Carpenter was honored for her work with the USDA developing a program to prevent, detect, and respond to African swine fever. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet 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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Mixer plays an important role in helping veterinary college students feel fully connected to the broader Virginia Tech experience.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Their projects — ranging from breakthrough ultrasound technology to wildlife disease management— showcased the breadth of veterinary research happening at Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Amanda Weakley-Scott &#39;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.” ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As students completed their Integrative Learning Experience summer project, 566 animals received care, 343 cats and 223 dogs over two days. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet 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. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM ’10, a freelance medical writer at JPen Communications. After earning her DVM from VMCVM, she took a non-traditional path, pursuing a postdoctoral research fellowship at Emory University and then a career transition to medical writing, where she uses her clinical knowledge to make complex veterinary topics accessible to pet parents. Her VMCVM education equipped her with the resilience and versatility to thrive in a unique and meaningful career. ]]></description>
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        <title>After helping guide nearly 2,000 veterinary students’ education and careers, Jacquelyn Pelzer retires </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As assistant dean, Pelzer helped revamp the curriculum and admissions process and offered counsel to prospective students, current students, and alumni of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Greyson Moore, a Class of 2028, PhD/DVM student in the Public/Corporate track. He’s passionate about infectious disease research and the broader role of veterinary medicine in public health. Greyson values the diverse support system at VMCVM and enjoys winding down with a good book and tea. He shares his home with O’Malley, the leash-loving cat, and Cinnamon Bun, a grape-obsessed rabbit. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Melani French DVM &#39;14, associate veterinarian at Clevengers Corner Veterinary Care in Amissville, Virginia. A proud VMCVM alum, she values the strong Hokie network in her area and the hands-on experience that shaped her career. Passionate about youth mentorship, Melani coaches a middle school step team and volunteers in her community, bringing the same dedication to her patients as she does to inspiring the next generation. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Kassey Davidson, who supports DVM admissions and recruitment at VMCVM. She finds joy in guiding students from their earliest dreams of vet school to the moment they graduate, and feels honored to be part of that journey. Outside of work, Kassey loves lake days spent water skiing, family bike rides, and quiet evenings with her husband and kids. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Virginia Tech mainly takes care of domestic pets, but a student-run club helps stabilize wildlife when they are brought in.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The day after showcasing groundbreaking research, Virginia Tech&#39;s veterinary graduate students swapped microscopes for mentors at their first-ever Professional Development Day. Alumni who started in the same program shared wildly different career journeys — from Google to NIH to specialty practice — while teaching essential skills academic training doesn&#39;t cover: personal branding, networking, and translating scientific precision into career resilience. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The veterinary college showcased 70-plus research projects that go far beyond the lab, helping communities, animals, and the people who care for them. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Renowned avian veterinarian Jan Hooimeijer shared his innovative approach to avian care at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. ]]></description>
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        <title>Sit. Stay. Heal. -- Be aware of wellness</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ There is incredible beauty in our work, but also real emotional fatigue, writes veterinary college social worker August O&#39;Reilly. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As a relief veterinarian, Greg Echols has crafted a career that offers flexibility in a profession often challenged by demanding schedules. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Hyeon Jeong, has devoted his career to understanding the physical workings of the heart. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cecere joined the veterinary college faculty in 2012 and has become known for his passion for teaching and mentorship. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ John Kett and Samantha Lannon share the honor for top GPA in the veterinary college&#39;s Class of 2025. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 12:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Mishana Smith, DVM Class of 2025, who is driven by a lifelong passion for animals and inspired by her ancestors’ sacrifices. At the veterinary college, she values hands-on learning and looks forward to practicing medicine and advancing diversity in the field. In her free time, she enjoys painting, photography, and time with her cat, Subie. ]]></description>
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        <title>More than just support: Veterinary technicians play critical role in care</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Licensed veterinary technicians play an indispensable role among veterinary professionals and in the education of the next generation of veterinarians.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Veterinary students, donors express appreciation for each other at Evening of Gratitude </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The event brought together givers and recipients of scholarship funds, sometimes meeting for the first time. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Gary Hurlock &#39;92, DVM ’96, vice president at Crider Foods. VMCVM’s public and corporate medicine track sparked his passion for poultry medicine and prepared him for a career in food safety. A proud Hokie, he’s committed to mentoring students and upholding the highest standards in animal care. ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech’s public health program works to ease impacts of opioid crisis </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kathy Hosig, in dual leadership roles for Virginia Tech&#39;s public health program and Virginia Cooperative Extension, leads efforts to disseminate evidence-based prevention materials to Virginia communities. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Exchange program opens doors for Chilean student veterinary researchers</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Two veterinary students from Chile’s Universidad Austral participated in a three-month exchange at Virginia Tech, strengthening international collaboration and advancing studies in canine infections and cancer. ]]></description>
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        <title>Hands-on learning at annual Puppy Palooza provides a vital experience for veterinary students </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ De-stressing cuddles and clinical experience are both important for future veterinarians immersed in their studies. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Regan Hodgson, DVM Class of 2025, is on the Small Animal Track and passionate about hands-on clinical learning. A Virginia Tech alum in Animal and Poultry Science, her veterinary dream was solidified through years as a veterinary assistant. Inspired by her support system and mentors, Regan enjoys time with her dog Bear, reading, and hopes to travel to Greece. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Toxicology pioneer Marion Ehrich wins career-defining award </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Marion F. Ehrich, professor emerita at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has received the 2025 Society of Toxicology Founders Award for Outstanding Leadership.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Melanie Fox named new director of assessment for veterinary college </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Fox will support and develop the college&#39;s academic standards, oversee accreditation processes and create assessment systems that benefit faculty and students alike.  ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Lisa Pinn McFaddin</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Dr. Lisa Pinn McFaddin DVM ’07, associate veterinarian at Caring Hands Animal Hospital in Bristow, Virginia. Her education at VMCVM broadened her perspective on veterinary medicine, strengthened her clinical and research skills, and ignited her passion for integrative medicine. She takes pride in her Hokie roots and advancing evidence-based holistic care to improve patient outcomes. ]]></description>
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        <title>A practiced touch: Veterinary students compete in national palpation competition </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Five third-year veterinary students will test their skills using their hands to perform reproductive health assessments in dairy cattle in national competition. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Networking took center stage at the 2025 Veterinary Expo, where students and employers connected to explore externships, career opportunities, and the diverse paths within the veterinary profession. ]]></description>
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        <title>Alessandra Franchini honored with Bente Flatland Resident Award </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The award honors a Veterinary Teaching Hospital resident who demonstrates exemplary scientific knowledge and special compassion in caring for patients and pet owners. ]]></description>
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        <title>Building the bridge between veterinary and public health students at the veterinary college </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Purple Leash week, an event that raises awareness between domestic violence and animal abuse, is one effort to connect the two degree programs within the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.  ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Student Spotlight: Mitchell Kenyon</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Mitchell Kenyon, DVM Class of 2025, is passionate about mixed animal medicine, feline health, and dentistry. With a B.S. in Animal Sciences and an MBA, he hopes to own veterinary practices and a Cat Café &amp; Sanctuary. A music lover and proud VMCVM community member, he enjoys playing guitar and life with his two adventurous cats, Jude and George. ]]></description>
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        <title>Aspiring double Hokie embarks on a unique veterinary career with the U.S. Army </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Zach Kirkpatrick will receive training after getting his DVM degree to become a commissioned officer in the Army Veterinary Corps.     ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kehn-Hall&#39;s lab uses artificial intelligence to unlock the secrets of hemorrhagic fever viruses.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Stefanie DeMonaco returns to the veterinary college, where she worked from 2012 to 2023.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Roger Ramirez-Barrios recognized with 2024 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ramirez-Barrios teaches parasitology content across all four years of the curriculum, witnessing students&#39; entire journey to becoming veterinarians. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Taylor Engle oversees millions of animals as a consulting veterinarian and part owner at Four Star Veterinary Service. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>The door is never shut: Alternative career paths for veterinary graduates</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ While most veterinary graduates go into private clinical practice, others follow nontraditional paths in academia, government, industry. and other career routes. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Virginia Edwards &#39;07, DVM &#39;12, a VMCVM alumna turned faculty member since 2016. Passionate about teaching, she thrives on mentoring students and celebrating their &#34;lightbulb moments.&#34; A talented baker and singer, who enjoys time with her family and two dogs, Maggie and Shadow. Her favorite advice? &#34;You belong here, and you can do this.&#34; ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Interviewers and interviewees overcame wintry weather and nerves to restore a pre-COVID tradition. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Marissa Vincent, DVM Class of 2025 (Mixed Animal) from Columbia, Maryland, is passionate about hands-on labs and expanding veterinary care. A former Division I soccer player, she draws inspiration from her family and enjoys relaxing with her cat, Lily. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Shannon Stanek &#39;93, DVM &#39;97, owner of Exton Vet Clinic, is a brain cancer survivor passionate about mentorship, community service, and lifelong learning. She lives with her family and pets, including Indy, her melanoma-detecting German shepherd, and strives to make a difference through veterinary medicine and kindness. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Lindsey Buracker  works through the Banfield Foundation and its charitable partners to bring free or low-cost veterinary care to the pets of Navajo Nation.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Two masses were removed from the German shorthaired pointer&#39;s chest, but clinicians still needed to learn what they had removed. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Esther Vergel, DVM Class of 2027 (Equine), discovered her passion for veterinary medicine in childhood, inspired by her horse Sully and her love for animals. She values VMCVM’s supportive community and looks forward to advancing equine care while promoting mental health in the field. Esther enjoys time with her rescue dog, Amaya, and dreams of traveling to Greece someday. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Erin O&#39;Leary &#39;92, DVM &#39;04, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Heal House Call Veterinarian, credits her time at VMCVM for shaping her into the compassionate and dedicated practitioner she is today. Passionate about supporting fellow veterinarians, she’s committed to helping others build fulfilling house call practices while prioritizing work-life balance and mental well-being. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cecelia Ivey, a DVM student in the Class of 2025 focusing on equine medicine, draws inspiration from her mother, a veterinarian, and her lifelong love of animals and horses. She is passionate about advancing her skills in equine care, cherishing time with her horse, Risky, and embracing the flexibility of her future career. ]]></description>
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        <title>Chinese veterinary students pioneer exchange program at Virginia Tech </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In a pioneering exchange program, four Chinese veterinary students from Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University experienced American veterinary medicine at veterinary college. The eight-week initiative, launched in August 2024, immersed students in diverse specialties while laying groundwork for a broader partnership, with Virginia Tech students set to study in China by June 2025. ]]></description>
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        <title>The last first day: Third-year DVM students begin individualized path</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Lauren Maghak and her classmates reflect on how the third year of veterinary college marks a major transition. ]]></description>
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        <title>Animal Instructors Program bridges community and veterinary education </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Blacksburg-area pet owners get free health services for their pets while veterinary students get crucial hands-on training. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Rachael Dunn &#39;10, DVM &#39;14 is the owner and veterinarian at Loudoun Urgent Vet. She values the strong foundation and network she gained from VMCVM. Inspired by her parents, Rachael’s passion for rescue work shines through her involvement with Loudoun Community Cat Coalition. Her favorite quote, &#34;How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard,&#34; reflects her love for the human-animal bond. At home, she cares for a mix of pets, including dogs, cats, a rabbit, a goose, and ducks. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Not only has E&#39;lisia Davis helped shelter pets become healthier, but she&#39;s given shelter employees resources they can use for years to come.      ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Claire Godwin founded a successful small animal veterinary practice in Laytonsville, Maryland, and travels across the U.S. and beyond competing in equine endurance races. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ World Rabies Day is Sept. 28, 2024, and the veterinary college is committed to raising awareness about this deadly but preventable disease. Learn more in this question and answer session with Tanya LeRoith, hospital director at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ann Carpenter is a veterinary medical officer in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while Lydia Carpenter is a veterinary medical officer in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Wynne DiGrassie DVM &#39;96, MS &#39;00 is the owner and practice administrator at Mountain View Equine Hospital and an Associate Professor at Blue Ridge Community College. As a VMCVM alum, her well-rounded education gave her the confidence to teach exotic animal care, despite focusing on equine practice. ]]></description>
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        <title>The first cut: Third-year veterinary students reflect on their summer rotations </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Some students found their strengths, while others found their weaknesses. Some found new interests, while others reaffirmed their passions.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech veterinary students awarded national scholarship </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Carla Gutierrez and Kia Williams were chosen from a competitive national pool for the inaugural Dr. James H. Bias Scholarship from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Skylar Moiseeva, from the Ural Mountains in Russia, is on the mixed animal track in the Class of 2025. Once a hip-hop dancer and teacher, she found her calling in veterinary medicine. She is inspired by nature, animals, and her journey&#39;s experiences, and is excited to contribute to animal health and the human-animal bond. In her free time, she enjoys sunsets, campfires, and feeding birds on her balcony. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Emilia Jones is among 15 students selected for the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Veterinary Student Research Fellowship. The program addresses critical challenges facing the agriculture industry and global food security.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Veterinary students take summer dive into biomedical research</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In a program now in its 17th year, veterinarians explored scientific questions that could impact both animal and human health. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Evymarie Prado Sanchez &#39;14, DVM &#39;19, MPH &#39;19</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Evymarie Prado Sanchez &#39;14, DVM &#39;19, MPH &#39;19, is a Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer with the USDA&#39;s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. She values mentoring students in alternative veterinary career paths and is passionate about diversity in regulatory medicine. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Veterinary college&#39;s Distinguished Alumni Awards honor graduates from three decades</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Matthew Iager DVM ’96, Sara Waltz Johnston DVM ’16, and Michael Erskine DVM ’88 received awards. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Elaine Claffey DVM &#39;14</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Elaine Claffey DVM &#39;14, an alumnus and current faculty member, loves working with experts, is passionate about mentorship, and encourages students to explore large animal practice. She advises finding perspective through rest and enjoys baking, and hanging out with her cat, four chickens, a kitten named Clifford, a puppy named Hazel, and a Thoroughbred. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>First veterinary class:  Class of 1984 alum Mary Jean Gorse journeys from childhood dreams to pioneering success </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In the St. Louis area, Gorse founded Veterinary Specialty Services, which today includes nearly 50 veterinarians. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>VMCVM Student Spotlight: Roberto Steele</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Roberto Steele, from North Cape May, New Jersey, is on the small animal track in the Class of 2025. Inspired by his grandparents and James Wight/Herriot, he values the VMCVM community and is excited about clinical rotations. He enjoys playing the piano and cooking, dreams of traveling with his girlfriend, and has two parakeets, Skipper and Blossom. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Hannah Pratt works with first and second-year students to support their pre-clinical years; she finds joy in watching the students grow into a community and is passionate about saving honey bees and aspires to visit Italy, while balancing her role as a mom and wife, with a love for ending her days on the porch with her family. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kaitlyn McBane, DVM &#39;18 reflects on the invaluable problem-solving skills she gained from VMCVM, the enduring relationships with classmates, and the inspiring advice to believe in herself, while passionately enjoying her work and maintaining a fulfilling work-life balance. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Jessica Black, Director of Student Success for the DVM Program, loves being part of students&#39; journeys, offering encouragement and support to help them achieve their goals. Jessica is passionate about destigmatizing mental health and promoting holistic student success while enjoying time with her family, creative pursuits, and dreams of visiting Ireland. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The collaboration between the Austral University of Chile and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine began in 1996 and has since expanded to other colleges across Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sela Cooper, DVM Class of 2027, values the opportunities and supportive community at VMCVM. Inspired by her parents, she discovered her passion for veterinary medicine through diverse experiences. Sela plays electric bass and ukulele and dreams of training in an authentic Muay Thai Gym in Thailand.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ LeRoith replaces retiring director Terry Swecker, once her faculty advisor when she was a student at the veterinary college. ]]></description>
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        <title>The making of a veterinarian </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Terry 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.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A recently published paper on a kinase and its importance in triggering cellular responses caps more than 12 years of research for the veterinary college&#39;s Coy Allen. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Swecker, 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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Student 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&#39; learning experiences and reducing the need for live animal practice. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Augusta O&#39;Reilly, supports the humans behind our pets and champions different cultural practices for euthanasia and cremation, making her a valuable asset to our community. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Attentive veterinary care and an emergency referral to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital helped a dog named Chop recover from neurological intoxication. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Oakley, 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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Emergencies 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.  ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Allen Messenger &#39;09, DVM &#39;13, MPH &#39;19</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Allen Messenger &#39;09, DVM &#39;13, MPH &#39;19, attending Veterinarian at the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center. Messenger credits his education at VMCVM for equipping him with essential clinical skills and problem-solving abilities. He champions the welfare of Department of Defense animals and advocates for public understanding of animal use in research. Outside work, he enjoys gardening and aspires to visit every U.S. National Park. ]]></description>
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        <title>Siblings in same class continue Migliores’ veterinary education legacy at Virginia Tech </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Mike Migliore and Nikki Migliore are three years apart in age but the brother and sister are both slated to graduate with DVMs next year. ]]></description>
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        <title>Class of 2024: Top veterinary graduate Alexandra Reddy finds unexpected path to pathology studies </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Reddy found her way to the veterinary college through science coursework during her high school and undergraduate years. &#34;I love learning about these issues because I want to help the animals that they impact, not because I love soil biology or water chemistry or things like that,&#34; she said. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 07:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Marquis Harper, a DVM student at VMCVM specializing in Food Animal track and set to graduate in 2024, was inspired by his rural upbringing and mentor Dr. Allen Cannedy to pursue veterinary medicine. Focused on large animal care, Harper is eager to champion increased representation and advocacy within the veterinary field post-graduation. ]]></description>
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        <title>Evening of Gratitude: Celebrating impact and shared purpose </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The veterinary college recently celebrated its annual &#34;Evening of Gratitude,&#34; a special event dedicated to honoring the donors whose generosity not only supports the dreams of aspiring veterinarians but also amplifies their potential to make a lasting impact on countless lives and communities.  ]]></description>
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        <title>First class, lasting impressions: Roger Ramirez-Barrios named 2024 commencement speaker for veterinary college ceremony</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Roger Ramirez-Barrios will give his commencement address in celebration of shared firsts – his initial class in the United States and first-ever class taught remotely online – and their first steps into veterinary medicine amidst a world in flux.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Maeve Davis, a first-year DVM student is inspired by the bonds formed with like-minded individuals and her upbringing on a dairy farm in Berryville, VA. With a passion for veterinary science rooted in personal experience and a focus on mental health and continuous learning, Maeve is driven to make impactful advances in veterinary medicine. ]]></description>
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        <title>New faculty member Umaña Sédo brings love of mentoring students, care of cattle to veterinary college </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Umaña Sédo joined the veterinary college in January as an assistant professor of production management medicine. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at the National University of La Plata in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2015. ]]></description>
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        <title>Veterinary college symposium showcases graduate students’ research, makes collaboration connections </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ More than 60 graduate students from the veterinary college and its research and public health programs created posters explaining their research with some of them chosen to give either a full-length or four-minute flash talk about their research to their peers and faculty mentors.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has hired Marilyn Ortega as the assistant director of belonging and strategic initiatives. In this inaugural position, Ortega will work to foster a culture of inclusivity at the college and will be responsible for community engagement and programming.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech alum P. Michael West breeds llamas and offers llama treks through Four Ladies &amp; Me Farm in North Carolina while also selling 16 wines through Divine Llama Vineyards. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Dermatology Service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Virginia Tech is undergoing a dynamic transformation, marked by strategic hiring and the launch of new educational programs.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Daniel helped shepherd the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center to fruition and has also influenced medical education during 17 years at Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Anna Katogiritis transformed a chance email from Jane Goodall into a career championing animal welfare and environmental education globally.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kendall Taney Cummings, a dedicated Veterinary Dentist and Oral Surgeon reflects on the invaluable lessons of organization and community at the VMCVM, sharing insights on overcoming challenges and the importance of passion in veterinary medicine. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Laura Parkhurst has taken on the role of clinical instructor in shelter medicine and surgery clerkship at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine amidst a critical time for animal shelters nationwide. ]]></description>
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        <title>Student Spotlight: Roger Mack</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Roger Mack, a fourth-year DVM mixed animal tracker who possesses hidden talents in robotics and baking, refutes the misconception that veterinary studies only focus on disease, emphasizing the importance of preventive health. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members have written a much-needed textbook designed to provide practical advice and guidance for educators teaching the next generation of veterinarians.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Accomplished alum guides veterinary students in surgical techniques </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus Justin Ganjei, an accomplished veterinary surgeon in Maryland, offers his expertise to help today’s veterinary students learn proper surgery techniques.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Kevin Pelzer influences many lives during 36 years at veterinary college</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pelzer’s teaching and clinical background at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is primarily in large animal medicine and epidemiology, but one of his most memorable experiences involved something much different. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets&#39; canine ambassador receives veterinary care through the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Scholarship helps student pursue equine veterinary medicine </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sarah Landeck, a Class of 2027 student at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, is the first recipient of the Maria and David Williams Equine Veterinary Scholarship. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Calvin Lau, a proud VMCVM DVM 2017 alum, reflects on how VMCVM equipped him for the real world by emphasizing continuous learning and problem-solving skills. For him, the best part of being a VMCVM alum lies in the enduring friendships and bonds formed with his graduating class, who continue to support each other.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Scholarships open doors for Carla Gutierrez to study to become a livestock veterinarian </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In addition to helping with day-to-day expenses, scholarships have opened the doors to more opportunities and allowed Gutierrez to focus on her interests. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Jacquelyn Pelzer, a VMCVM alum and committed faculty member since 2009, delights in nurturing veterinary students through their transformative journey. A former professional surfer turned veterinarian, she effortlessly balances diverse roles with style.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Part of an elective on small animal physical rehabilitation at the veterinary college., the purpose of the class is to introduce the students to a variety of methods to support patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal diseases and prepare them offer a better spectrum of care for their future patients.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Student Spotlight: Andrea Connor</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Andrea Connor, a second-year DVM/MPH public corporate tracker who is interested in infectious diseases. ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Gorman DVM &#39;11</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Andrew Gorman DVM &#39;11, currently serves as the Deputy Chief of the Comparative Medicine Branch at the National Institute of Environmental Health Science/NIH. With a foundation from the veterinary college, his well-rounded veterinary expertise extends from hands-on practical experience to advocating for staff development, emphasizing empathy in professional interactions, and dispelling misconceptions about lab animal medicine. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Replacing four previous computer systems with one sounds like a frightening task to have started on Halloween, but as the winter holiday break approaches, all seems to be merry and bright about the Veterinary Teaching Hospital switchover to ezyVet.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Guinea pig started veterinary student’s journey, generous donors continue it</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Noah Goldfarb has known since about age 12 that he wanted to be an exotic animal veterinarian. But between formal education, internships, residencies, and early career positions in that specialty, it can take almost 12 years to get established – and many more to pay off loans. ]]></description>
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