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        <title>VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Carrie Keatley</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Carrie Keatley, clinical pathology technologist at ViTALS since 2022. From chemistry to blood banking, she helps turn samples into answers that support animal care across the hospital. Carrie loves working alongside her talented team and learning something new every day. Whether she’s troubleshooting an instrument or sharing a laugh with colleagues, she brings care, curiosity, and a sense of purpose to her work—and a porch swing, a good book, and her three quirky cats to her evenings. ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Drew Dunn</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Drew Dunn, a veterinary assistant in neurology who joined the veterinary college in November 2020. Drew can identify many stars and constellations in the night sky and dreams of seeing the aurora over the Arctic. Inspired by his mom, &#34;the most generous person I have ever met,&#34; Drew is also appreciative of the doctors and technicians at the veterinary college helping him expand his skills and knowledge. He was particularly moved by one case of a dog who could no longer walk and was aggressive, seeing him not only walk on his own again but crawl into Drew&#39;s lap. A fitting motto for Drew&#39;s work, he said, is &#34;Helping Animals Walk Again ... One Step at a Time.&#34; ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Alexandra (Alex) Ambelang, clinical veterinary assistant at the Equine Medical Center since 2021. A lifelong horsewoman and former professional groom, she brings skill and calm to every case. Passionate about patient care and student mentorship, Alex also serves as an international FEI steward and loves ending the day with her rescue pup, Mona. ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Shaun-Claire Young</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Shaun-Claire Young, Dermatology LVT at VMCVM. Since 2013, she’s brought compassion and expertise to every role she’s held. Passionate about patient care and student growth, she finds joy in helping animals heal and watching students succeed. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Rachel Elliott, an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant at VMCVM since May 2023. Passionate about patient care and low-cost veterinary access, Rachel finds joy in connecting with nervous animals and supporting students as they grow in their skills. Whether she&#39;s learning something new on the clinic floor or baking cookies to brighten someone&#39;s day, Rachel brings compassion, curiosity, and kindness to every part of her work. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Deanna McCrudden, Small Animal Specialty Ward Supervisor at VMCVM, who has been a steady presence in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital since 1989. Known affectionately as “The Chaos Coordinator,” Deanna brings 36 years of experience, compassion, and mentorship to every shift. She’s passionate about supporting students and LVTs, believing that growth comes through experience and resilience. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Bre Lucas, administrative assistant for the Office of Advancement at the veterinary college. Passionate about mental health advocacy and community building, she finds fulfillment in knowing her work helps students, animals, and the broader veterinary college mission. Whether coordinating campaigns or working alongside Blaze the Ambassadog, Bre brings heart, humor, and a touch of Hokie pride to everything she does. ]]></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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        <title>VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Raleigh Brookshier</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Raleigh Brookshier, a dedicated large animal technician at VMCVM since 2020. She thrives in emergencies, loves mentoring students, and lives by the motto “Never forget why you started.” Outside work, she enjoys photography, baking, and time with her cat, Digit, and horse, Demi. ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Sharon Peart</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Sharon Peart, a lifelong horse enthusiast who joined the Equine Medical Center in 2004 after moving from the United Kingdom. In her multifaceted role supporting the EMC director, she combines her love for horses with skills in writing, photography, and outreach. Passionate about equine careers and Thoroughbred rehoming, Sharon ends her day feeding her two beloved horses, Wellington and Domino, alongside her rescue dog, Flint. ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Christa White</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Christa White, a Licensed Veterinary Technician in ophthalmology who joined the veterinary college in 2012. She enjoys mentoring students and working with a supportive, skilled team. Outside of work, Christa loves cooking, caring for animals on her hobby farm, and unwinding with her wife and pets. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Alexandra Fox, who joined the veterinary college in June 2017, thrives on mentoring future veterinarians and fostering a hands-on learning environment. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and drawing inspiration from her supportive family. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kelsay Bratton, LVT, is the Lead Oncology Technician at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center. A cancer survivor, she’s passionate about finding a cure and loves helping young doctors build confidence. Outside work, she enjoys sewing, watching &#39;90s TV with her family, and caring for her pets: a beagle, Lana, and three cats, Sasha, Selina, and Gwen. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Carmen McBride, a licensed veterinary technician in anesthesia at VMCVM since 2017, loves working with diverse species and supportive coworkers. She finds joy in students&#39; &#34;lightbulb moments&#34; and memorable cases like an alpaca C-section. At home, she enjoys time with her son, pets, and chickens, and dreams of traveling the world. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Samara Moore, a radiologic technologist at VMCVM since 2022, brings her expertise from human medicine to veterinary imaging, operating advanced equipment and mentoring students. A passionate crocheter and mental health advocate, she finds joy in supporting others and working with unique patients like capybaras. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Karson Sluss, a Radiologic Technologist, finds purpose in teaching veterinary students about radiology and safety. With a passion for animal rescue and her two heeler mixes, Knox and Jax, Karson enjoys quiet evening walks and values the lasting friendships she builds with students while guiding their learning journey. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Madison Brown joined the VMCVM in January 2024 as a Content Specialist on the Communications team after earning her degree in cinema from Virginia Tech. Her love for photography and storytelling shines through her work, and she’s inspired daily by her mom and nana. Madison enjoys evening walks with her dog, Axel, and dreams of visiting Ireland to capture its beauty through her lens. ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Stephanie Riggins</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Stephanie Riggins has been a technician in the ophthalmology service at VMCVM since 2004. She loves working with students, clients, and their animals. She finds fulfillment in teaching and seeing things &#34;click&#34; for students and her favorite part of her job is improving patients&#39; quality of life. ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Hannah Pratt</title>
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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[ Emily Falls, an Anatomical Pathology Technician at VMCVM since 2017, values working with passionate colleagues, finds inspiration in her youngest daughter&#39;s resilience, and emphasizes the educational significance of necropsy in veterinary practice. ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Denise Wrigley</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Denise 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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Carli Dotson joined the veterinary college in June 2019, initially supporting students and later becoming the administrative assistant for the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. She values the supportive community at VMCVM and lives by the motto &#34;Be the change you want to see in the world.&#34; ]]></description>
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