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Veterinary medicine is a profession with wide-ranging opportunities, and whether you are a graduate veterinarian or aspire to become one, exposure to the broad knowledge and skills needed for public veterinary practice will prepare you to adapt to society's changing needs as well as your own evolving career preferences. Established almost three decades ago, the Center has a long history of training veterinarians for careers beyond private clinical practice.
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Alumni Spotlights
With over 100 students graduated since 2009, our alumni are doing great things.
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Joseph Ianniello , bioCompanion Animal Surgeon: Veterinary Corporation
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Corrin Markey , bioPublic Health: Food Safety
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Jessica Plunkard , bioLaboratory Animal Medicine
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Lydia Carpenter , bioPublic Health: Import/Export Regulatory Affairs
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Lawyer turned state veterinarian brings crisis leadership to Virginia Tech , articleFormer Minnesota and South Dakota state veterinarian joins faculty to teach regulatory medicine
Date: Jan 08, 2026 - -
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Valerie Ragan receives national animal health association’s highest honor , articleRagan, recently retired director of Virginia Tech's Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine, has been awarded the United States Animal Health Association's Medal of Distinction.
Date: Dec 18, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Ann (Lily) Stenning , articleMeet 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's "Free Bird," 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 "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."
Date: Dec 05, 2025 - -
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Valerie Ragan retires from director role, having guided many veterinarians onto new and rewarding paths , articleIn 16 years guiding the Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine, Valerie Ragan has been instrumental in retooling many veterinarians' approach to their careers.
Date: Sep 17, 2025 - -
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Dual-degree veterinary college alum Lydia Carpenter awarded Service to America medal , articleCarpenter was honored for her work with the USDA developing a program to prevent, detect, and respond to African swine fever.
Date: Sep 09, 2025 - -
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One Health, One Voice: Medical, veterinary and environmental experts gather to discuss antimicrobial resistance , articleThe increasing ability of harmful microbes to resist means to control them is a growing concern crossing between fields of expertise.
Date: Jul 31, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Greyson Moore , articleMeet 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.
Date: Jul 01, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Gary Hurlock , articleMeet Gary Hurlock '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.
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