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        <title>Veterinary Teaching Hospital expansion, renovation approved for spring 2027 groundbreaking </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The hospital will remain open throughout the two-year construction, with changes in traffic flow and building entrances to be finalized.  ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Soni Mills</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Soni Mills, a community practice technician at the veterinary college. Soni, who values working hard and staying humble, sees her work as balancing science with compassion and the voices animals don&#39;t have. She loves working with students: &#34;Being a part of their learning experience is so special and rewarding, knowing and hearing that you have made a difference in the careers of these special humans.&#34; At home she has a daughter who inspires her and 15 pets, some with fur, some with scales, some with feathers. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Noise 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. ]]></description>
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        <title>National design team tackles space challenges at Veterinary Teaching Hospital</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The project will address the Small Animal Teaching Hospital&#39;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.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Mark Freeman, a VMCVM faculty member since 2012 who finds joy in helping students grow their confidence and skills. He’s passionate about compassionate care, lifelong learning, and equality. Outside of work, he enjoys singing in a regional chorus and spending time with his 17 rescue pets. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ “A lot of collaboration” at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital ends a frantic search for answers to help Pasha, a 4-year-old shepherd mix who had fallen critically ill. ]]></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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        <title>Specialized ultrasound upgrades capabilities at Virginia Tech&#39;s veterinary hospital </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Newly acquired technology supported by a generous donation and a training program to educate faculty is transforming how faculty teach, diagnose, and engage with clients. ]]></description>
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        <title>Keeping the peace: A guide for happy pets and houseguests over the holidays </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Houseguests might bring you holiday cheer, but pets may need help adjusting to changes in routine. ]]></description>
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        <title>The 12 tips of pet safety: A holiday guide </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ There are several hazards that can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Gifts celebrate memory of beloved dog and purchase new equipment </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Maryanne Pagonis has helped the veterinary college purchase a portable ultrasound and a shockwave unit. ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Rebecca Persons</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Rebecca Persons DVM &#39;20, a faculty member since 2020, finds joy in mentoring students and witnessing their growth, especially in clinical settings. She is passionate about palliative care, ensuring pets experience comfort and dignity in their final moments. Inspired by her mentor Jenny Marin, Rebecca also values self-care and wellness within the veterinary field. At home, she enjoys cooking adventurous meals and spending time with her husband and beloved pets. ]]></description>
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        <title>Understanding diabetes in pets </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ National Pet Diabetes Month offers chance to learn more about how your pet may suffer from a malady also common in humans. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Four paths, one passion: Licensed veterinary technicians share their stories </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ On LVT Week, we spotlight just four of the many dedicated LVTs from inside the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Their stories illustrate the diverse, challenging, and deeply rewarding nature of this crucial profession.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Spooktacular pet safety: Unique Halloween tips for pet owners</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As Halloween approaches and you start decorating your home with jack-o&#39;-lanterns and spooky decorations, it&#39;s important to consider how this festive season might affect our furry friends. ]]></description>
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        <title>How to have a happy hike with your pet</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Veterinary clinician Michael Nappier suggests carrying water, food and first aid and starting with short, easy, flat trails, with few people or pets around. ]]></description>
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        <title>Why all dog owners need to know about leptospirosis </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Leptospirosis, known colloquially as &#34;lepto,&#34; lives in wet environments and can be spread through the urine of infected animals. ]]></description>
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        <title>How to keep your pet’s coat healthy</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nutrition and grooming are keys to maintaining pet coat health. ]]></description>
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        <title>Is your pet stressed? </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Stress can cause unwanted behaviors and can lead to injury, illness, and aggression in cats and dogs. As a pet owner, it’s important to be aware of and address your pet’s stress so your pet can be happy and healthy.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Why preventive medicine is key to pet health </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Regular wellness visits, vaccinations, dental care, and other routine appointments can catch health issues earlier and make them less expensive to treat. ]]></description>
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        <title>Allergies in dogs and cats are nothing to sneeze at</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Spring is in full swing, which means pollen and other allergens are wreaking havoc on the 50 million Americans who experience seasonal allergies. But humans aren’t the only species that suffer due to allergens — other animals, including our pets, can have allergies, too. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As Lyme disease cases rise in the U.S., humans are not the only ones at risk. Veterinarians with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine say dogs are increasingly vulnerable to this tick-borne illness.  ]]></description>
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