Veterinary Teaching Hospital Expansion and Renovation

I'm Dan Gibbons, Dean of Virginia Maryland College of Edy Medicine, and we are excited to take a bold step forward in the history of College. We are excited that we are finalizing air plans to make a tremendous upgrade to A vettine teaching Hospital here in Blacksbur. This is not just about expanding a building. This is about our ability to heal. This is about teaching the next generation of students. And pushing the boundaries of veterinin medicine. This is about ensuring that every animal that comes through a doors gets the best possible care without delay. Since 1987, we've grown in ways we never imagined. Our student body has nearly doubled from the first class. We're treating over 13,000 animals in Blacksburg every year, but our aspirations have outgrown our walls. We're stretched to our limits, and that's why this expansion isn't just important. It's critical. So look at how her back and everything. Every day, I see our incredible staff and students working miracles in spaces that weren't designed for the advanced care we provide. This expansion will enable us to provide even faster and better care. I think of dogs like Louis Cooper, a brave little cavalier King Charles Spaniel, who came to us with a serious heart problem. Our team saved his life with an emergency pacemaker surgery, but I can't help but wonder, how many more Louis are out there waiting for their chance at a miracle. As a student, this hospital is where our dreams of becoming a veterinarian come to life. But right now, we're learning in spaces that challenge our hands on experiences. This isn't just about an expansion. This is about our future, and the future of all the animals will treat in our careers. We hope the new space will give us the opportunity to work with more advanced equipment, treat more animals, and gain the experience we need to become extraordinary veterinarians. It's not just about us. It's about every pet owner who will trust us with their beloved companions in the years to come. We hope to add up to 42,000 square feet of state of the art space, and renovate our existing facilities to create a world class seamless teaching hospital. To make this dream a complete reality. To finish the project in one go, we need to raise an additional $9,000,000. Join us on this incredible journey. Because for the animals that we serve and the students we teach, this next step is not just about getting better. It's about sending our patients home healthy, and loved. O