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January 17, 2024

He may not shoot hoops like the players his Virginia Tech women’s basketball coach namesake guides, but this Kenny Brooks, a 5-month-old cavalier King Charles spaniel, is dribbling his way into the hearts of researchers. As a key player in a unique cardiology study at the veterinary college, this charming puppy is helping to unravel the mysteries of heart disease in his breed.

A Smyth County family that roots for Virginia Tech's archrival has a good reason to love a Hokie now, as it's the name of a donkey foal brought back to health at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Michael Nappier from the veterinary college runs the ScubaCat Project, offering scuba diving courses to the college community. Aimed at promoting wellness and relaxation, the initiative attracts students, faculty, and staff, providing a unique educational and stress-relieving experience away from the rigors of academic life.

Emily Schaefer has recently moved into her dream position as a clinical assistant professor of equine emergency and critical care after becoming board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC).

Small animal physical rehabilitation course at the veterinary college introduces students to a variety of therapeutic modalities, techniques, and alternative treatment methods to support patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal diseases, and thanks to this education, veterinary students can offer a better spectrum of care for their future patients.

Growing up, people tried to discourage Carla Gutierrez ’16 from becoming a veterinarian, telling her that it was too hard. Now a member of the DVM class of 2025, she’s proving her naysayers wrong.

Lynn M. Fenwick, DVM Celebrated for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine

Lynn M. Fenwick '83, DVM '86

Vaccine rates for adults remains low and RSV immunizations for babies in short supply

Winter spikes of the flu, COVID-19, and RSV: How to stay healthy?

Lisa Lee, research professor and associate vice president for research and innovation in the Department of Population Health Sciences.

$2 million awarded to team of VT researchers exploring new diabetes and obesity treatment

Jennifer Davis, associate professor of clinical pharmacology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology.

The 13 best cat litter boxes of 2024, tested and reviewed

The 14 best cat foods for weight loss in 2024

Mark Freeman, clinical associate professor of community practice in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences.

Whatever area at the college you choose to support, from the essential expansion and renovation of the veterinary teaching hospital to critical student scholarships, your gift will make a difference. 

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