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Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center

Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia, offers advanced specialty care,

Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is a premier, full-service equine hospital located in Leesburg, Virginia, and one of two hospitals of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. We offer advanced specialty care, 24-hour emergency treatment, and diagnostic services for all ages and breeds of horses. Our team of equine specialists in internal medicine, reproductio

n, sports medicine and rehabilitation, and surgery is committed to providing exceptional treatment for patients and superior service to clients; training today's and tomorrow’s veterinarians in the latest medical technologies and procedures; and advancing new knowledge through innovative scholarship and clinical discovery.

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REMINDER!The registration link to participate in the Equine Medical Center Foal Watch Volunteer Program is now LIVE. Go ...
12/27/2022

REMINDER!
The registration link to participate in the Equine Medical Center Foal Watch Volunteer Program is now LIVE.

Go to our website to register: https://emc.vetmed.vt.edu/ and you will find volunteer information under the education and jobs tab.

This program runs from February through June, and we ask for a four-hour per week commitment for the length of the program. No horse experience is necessary as training will be provided.

Training will be held on Tuesday, January 10 and Thursday, January 19. Attendance to one of these sessions is mandatory to participate in this program.

If you have any additional questions about our volunteer programs please email: [email protected]

The Equine Medical Center will remain open throughout the holidays for your emergency and critical care needs. The busin...
12/22/2022

The Equine Medical Center will remain open throughout the holidays for your emergency and critical care needs.

The business office will close at end of day today Thursday, December 22, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3.

Sign up now for the 2023 Equine Medical Center Tuesday Talks Program! The first presentation will be on Tuesday, Februar...
12/22/2022
Client Education

Sign up now for the 2023 Equine Medical Center Tuesday Talks Program!

The first presentation will be on Tuesday, February 14, and will be hosted by Jennifer Barrett, Theodora-Ayer Randolph Professor of Equine Surgery

Let's Get Moving! Regenerative medicine for orthopedic injuries

From stem cells to blood-based biologics, the choices for treating tendon, ligament, and joint injuries are myriad. Learn the biology behind the therapies, most notably the evidence supporting their use.

Your registration will cover all four presentations. Guests are welcome to attend these presentations in person at the Equine Medical Center or via a webinar link.

Click on the link below to view details of the other three presentations and to register to attend. We look forward to seeing you!!! 😁🐎

The Equine Medical Center provides educational opportunities for horse owners and professionals.

12/20/2022

After many years of planning and waiting the Indoor Arena Project is finally underway. More to come on this exciting project in 2023!

The registration link to participate in the Equine Medical Center Foal Watch Volunteer Program is now LIVE. To register,...
12/16/2022

The registration link to participate in the Equine Medical Center Foal Watch Volunteer Program is now LIVE.

To register, go to our website: emc.vetmed.vt.edu and you will find volunteer information under the education and jobs tab.

This program runs from February through June, and we ask for a four-hour per week commitment for the length of the program. No horse experience is necessary as training will be provided.

Training will be held on Tuesday, January 10 and Thursday, January 19. Attendance to one of these sessions is mandatory to participate in this program.

If you have any additional questions about our volunteer programs please email: [email protected]

The Equine Medical Center Foal Watch Volunteer Program will be reintroduced in January 2023.This program runs from Febru...
12/13/2022

The Equine Medical Center Foal Watch Volunteer Program will be reintroduced in January 2023.

This program runs from February through June, and we ask for a four-hour per week commitment for the length of the program. No horse experience is necessary as training will be provided.

Save the dates!
Training will be held on Tuesday, January 10 and Thursday, January 19. Attendance to one of these sessions is mandatory to participate in this program.

A registration link (available soon) and additional information about this program can be found on the Center's website: emc.vetmed.vt.edu

If you have any additional questions about our volunteer programs please email: [email protected]

Today, December 9, the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) announced that a twenty-year-old gelding has been conf...
12/09/2022

Today, December 9, the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) announced that a twenty-year-old gelding has been confirmed with Equine Herpesvirus – Neurologic.

The vaccinated horse is at a boarding facility in Frederick County, Virginia. Onset of clinical signs were noted on December 5, which included ataxia in his hind end and dribbling urine. The diagnosis of Equine Herpesvirus – Neurologic was confirmed on December 7.

All of the horses at the boarding facility are turned out together in a pasture and nineteen horses have potentially been exposed. The facility is under quarantine as ordered by the State Department of Agriculture.

Everyone that rides a horse should read this article!After two years of research, Virginia Tech's nationally renowned He...
12/09/2022
Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings expand to include equestrians

Everyone that rides a horse should read this article!

After two years of research, Virginia Tech's nationally renowned Helmet Lab has released ratings for equestrian sports - which are responsible for more emergency room visits for head injury than any sport in the U.S.

After two years of research, the Virginia Tech's nationally renowned helmet lab has released ratings for equestrian sports — which are responsible for more emergency room visits for head injury than any sport in the U.S.

Do you love being around horses? If so, why not join our team?We are actively seeking a facilities maintenance assistant...
12/07/2022
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Do you love being around horses? If so, why not join our team?

We are actively seeking a facilities maintenance assistant and additional clinical support staff.

To learn more about these positions, click on the image below and search open positions here at the Equine Medical Center by selecting Leesburg as your preferred location.

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We all enjoyed the view of the stunning sunset last night from the front of the Equine Medical Center!    🐎🐎🐎
12/02/2022

We all enjoyed the view of the stunning sunset last night from the front of the Equine Medical Center! 🐎🐎🐎

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) announced that a vaccinated 26-year-old mare at a boarding facility in Ma...
12/02/2022

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) announced that a vaccinated 26-year-old mare at a boarding facility in Madison County, Virginia, tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus – Neurologic (EHM).

Clinical signs, which included a fever and ataxia were noticed on November 23, and the diagnosis was confirmed on November 30.

The horse has since been euthanized.

Last week Gemma Campling, BVM, BVS, BVMed Sci, director of Worldwide Vets, visited the Equine Medical Center for a tour....
11/29/2022

Last week Gemma Campling, BVM, BVS, BVMed Sci, director of Worldwide Vets, visited the Equine Medical Center for a tour.

Gemma and her team are working alongside partners in Ukraine to treat sick and injured horses and are currently working to move at-risk horses out of Ukraine to a safer location.

Happy Thanksgiving from the faculty and staff at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center! 😁😄️😊 🦃🦃🦃
11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from the faculty and staff at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center! 😁😄️😊 🦃🦃🦃

Congratulations!! The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) awarded the 2022 Sage Kester “Beyond the Call”...
11/22/2022
Dr. Nat White Receives AAEP’s Sage Kester Beyond the Call Award | AAEP

Congratulations!!

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) awarded the 2022 Sage Kester “Beyond the Call” Award, to Nathaniel A. White II, DVM, MS, DACVS, in honor of his innumerable and significant contributions to equine veterinary medicine.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) presented its 2022 Sage Kester “Beyond the Call” Award to Nathaniel A. White II, DVM, MS, DACVS for his history of accomplishment and stalwart dedication to the betterment of horse health, the veterinary profession and the equine industry.

The Fall 2022 House Officer’s Seminar Day was held at the Equine Medical Center on Friday, November 11. The day was dedi...
11/16/2022

The Fall 2022 House Officer’s Seminar Day was held at the Equine Medical Center on Friday, November 11.

The day was dedicated to the center’s interns and residents, who were given the opportunity to showcase their expertise and experience by presenting a lecture featuring a topic or clinical case of special interest.

Presentations were scored by Equine Medical Center faculty who considered the overall content, the speaker’s preparedness and delivery.

The Nathaniel A. White II Award for intern presentation excellence was presented to Bruno Malacarne, DVM, MSc. for his lecture entitled “Trans-arterial coil embolization in equine” and the resident award for presentation excellence was presented to Julia Borgens Castela DVM, for her lecture entitled “Inflammatory bowel disease: Update and literature review”.

The awards were presented by Nathaniel White, Professor Emeritus of Equine Surgery and Krista Estell, Clinical Associate Professor of Equine Medicine.

Congratulations Julia and Bruno!!!

In early July of this year, Picadilly Pete (Dilly) visited the Equine Medical Center for emergency treatment for acute a...
10/24/2022
Thoroughbred Picadilly Pete undergoes critical emergency care for guttural pouch mycosis

In early July of this year, Picadilly Pete (Dilly) visited the Equine Medical Center for emergency treatment for acute and severe blood loss following epistaxis (nosebleed) early that morning.

When Dilly’s owner Andrea Brownstein of Hillsboro, Virginia, found Dilly hemorrhaging in his stall, she wasn’t sure if he would make it onto the trailer, much less to the hospital.

Click on the link below to read more about Dilly’s critical surgery to treat his guttural pouch mycosis.

Picadilly Pete, a thoroughbred gelding, known affectionately at home as Dilly, was bred in Pennsylvania and foaled on March 28, 2010. Sired by Tekken (IRE) out of Truco De Amor, he won over $240,000 during his racing career.

This week is National Veterinary Technician Week.  We are very proud of our talented group of veterinary technicians and...
10/19/2022

This week is National Veterinary Technician Week. We are very proud of our talented group of veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants, who play a vital role in caring for our patients on a 24/7 basis here at the Equine Medical Center.

Thank you for your compassion and attention to detail that makes all the difference to our equine patients!

This week the Equine Medical Center hosted the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Fédération Equestre Internatio...
10/14/2022

This week the Equine Medical Center hosted the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) training course for veterinarians.

This course prepares veterinarians for the upcoming season of recognized FEI shows to ensure that they are suitably trained to act as onsite veterinarians during competition throughout the country.

In recognition of the Equine Medical Center’s contribution to this program, USEF presented Michael Erskine, Jean Ellen Shehan Professor and Director of the center with a commemorative plaque.

On Saturday, October 15, Equine Medical Center surgery resident, Megan Lowman, DVM will present a retrospective study on...
10/13/2022
Resident Megan Lowman, DVM to present a retrospective study on next generation sequencing (NGS) in equine sinusitis

On Saturday, October 15, Equine Medical Center surgery resident, Megan Lowman, DVM will present a retrospective study on next generation sequencing (NGS) in equine sinusitis at the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) Surgery Summit in Portland, Oregon.

Click the link below to read more about this retrospective study 👇

Retrospective study on next generation sequencing (NGS) in equine sinusitis at the ACVS Surgery Summit in Portland, Oregon

Welcome back! M. Norris (Norrie) Adams, DVM, Diplomate ACVS, Diplomate ACVSMR, CERP, rejoined the Marion duPont Scott Eq...
10/04/2022

Welcome back!

M. Norris (Norrie) Adams, DVM, Diplomate ACVS, Diplomate ACVSMR, CERP, rejoined the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center on Monday, October 3, as a clinical associate professor of equine surgery.

Adams received a bachelor of science (BS) degree from Cornell University in 1988, and a doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) in 1992 from Mississippi State University.

After receiving his DVM, Adams completed an internship at the Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center in Los Olivos, California. He then entered private equine practice and spent a year in Saratoga Springs, New York, and a year in western Pennsylvania, before completing a residency in large animal surgery at the University of Minnesota in 1998. He achieved Diplomate status through the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1999.

Adams went on to work in a horse show practice in Fairfield, Connecticut for one year before serving a two-year stint as a clinical instructor in large animal surgery at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. In 2001, Adams moved to Middleburg, Virginia, and was an associate veterinarian and surgeon at The Middleburg Equine Clinic for a total of five years. Immediately prior to joining the Equine Medical Center in 2008, Adams worked as an associate veterinarian and surgeon at the Piedmont Equine Practice in The Plains, Virginia, from 2006 to January 2008.

During his thirteen years at the Equine Medical Center as a clinical assistant professor in equine lameness and surgery, Adams’ became board-certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2017 and became a certified equine rehabilitation practitioner in 2019.

Dedicating his talents during his time at the Equine Medical Center to the field of equine orthopedic surgery, Adams built a dedicated following amongst the local equine community, not only for his evident surgical skills but also for his warmth and charisma.

In 2021, Adams returned to private practice, joining Unionville Equine Associates, in Oxford, Pennsylvania, where he concentrated on elective surgical procedures relating to bone and joint disease.

Focusing on surgery, his passion, Adams will be one of a team of four surgical clinicians at the Center, who offer routine, emergency and specialized surgical procedures.

Back in late March, a 12-year-old, in foal Thoroughbred mare named Countess Twice (Bee), owned by Eliza Laluna, from Bar...
09/22/2022
Emergency treatment for Thoroughbred mare ensures her pregnancy reaches term

Back in late March, a 12-year-old, in foal Thoroughbred mare named Countess Twice (Bee), owned by Eliza Laluna, from Barboursville, Virginia, visited the Equine Medical Center for emergency evaluation and treatment.

Two weeks prior to her visit, after being vaccinated, Bee spiked a fever and a few days later Eliza noticed that she had a nasty mucoid vaginal discharge. Rebecca Kramer, DVM from Keswick Equine Clinic, Gordonsville, Virginia, was called and after a full evaluation, started Bee on medication in the hope of resolving the issue.

Unfortunately, the vaginal discharge persisted. Due to suspicious laboratory results and the fear that she was heading to early labor, Kramer referred Bee to the Equine Medical Center for emergency evaluation, treatment and care.

Read how the medical team, led by Dr. Krista Estell, clinical associate professor of equine medicine, initiated an aggressive medical management plan to ensure that Bee would be able to reach full term 👇

Back in late March, a 12-year-old, in foal Thoroughbred mare named Countess Twice (Bee), owned by Eliza Laluna, from Barboursville, Virginia, visited the Equine Medical Center for emergency evaluation and treatment.

The Virginia Tech Hokie Shop, Virginia Tech's official bookstore, will host a three-day pop-up shop, Sept. 28-30, at the...
09/19/2022

The Virginia Tech Hokie Shop, Virginia Tech's official bookstore, will host a three-day pop-up shop, Sept. 28-30, at the Northern Virginia Center (next to the West Falls Church metro stop) in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area.

The Hokie Shop is open to everyone. Virginia Tech students, employees, alumni and community members in the D.C. area are encouraged to stop by the pop-up shop. An assortment of merchandise will be available, from clothing to gifts and collectibles, graduation accessories, and memorabilia.

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08/22/2022
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 Laboratory Specialist (Full-Time): Job Number #521407
 Clinical Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time): Job Number: #520930
 Clinical Veterinary Technician (Full-Time): Job Number: #520903
 Patient Care Veterinary Assistant (Part-Time): Job Number: #520902
 Equine Caretaker (Part-Time): Job Number #520931
 Clinical Supply/Dispensary Assistant (Part-Time): Job Number #521238

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When Tracie Karonis of Lovettsville, Virginia arranged for her 25 year old Standardbred mare Sadie to get her annual vac...
07/21/2022
Sadie, a retired Amish buggy horse, is treated for neurologic disease

When Tracie Karonis of Lovettsville, Virginia arranged for her 25 year old Standardbred mare Sadie to get her annual vaccinations, she didn’t anticipate an emergency visit to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC).

Mia Lee of Solstice Equine arrived at the farm to administer vaccinations and witnessed Sadie fall down in her stall. Sadie showed symptoms of severe neurological issues and hind end weakness in addition to a spiked temperature and a high respiratory rate and effort. Lee immediately referred Sadie to the EMC for emergency neurologic evaluation, treatment, and care.

To read about Sadie's treatment journey, click on the link below:

When Tracie Karonis of Lovettsville, Virginia arranged for her 25 year old Standardbred mare Sadie to get her annual vaccinations, she didn’t anticipate an emergency visit to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC).

07/20/2022
Staff Appreciation Lunch 2022

In June, the Equine Medical Center held a Staff Appreciation Lunch. This annual event honors departing residents and interns and individual members of staff who have done exemplary work during the past year.

Receiving internship completion certificates this year were Bruno Malacarne, Julia Borgens Castela, Lina Cortez Kwapisz and Stephanie Ortiz. Bruno will remain at the center for an additional one-year surgery internship and Julia will stay on and move into the role of medicine resident.

Stephanie Hernandez received her medicine residency completion certificate and will be travelling soon to take up a new position at Newcastle Equine Center, New South Wales, Australia.

Susan Egerton, an Equine Medical Center customer service specialist, was selected by the center’s director Dr. Michael Erskine, to receive the Directors Award.

The center’s faculty team selected Sarah Repta, LVT, patient care veterinary technician to receive the Faculty Award.

Nominated by the center’s staff, the Above and Beyond Award was presented to Taylor Martin, clinical veterinary assistant.

These three awards recognize individuals who provide exceptional support to their colleagues and who go to extreme lengths for patients and clients.

Nicole Lambert, patient care veterinary assistant, received The Paige Messick Memorial Award. This award honors the memory of a very special person who was a great supervisor and mentor to her staff and who was fondly dubbed “The Foal Queen” due to her patience and love for our smallest and most vulnerable patients.

“As a breeder, you always hope for a healthy mare and foal after delivery, but sometimes there are traumatic complicatio...
07/15/2022
Thoroughbred filly rallies after a very rocky start

“As a breeder, you always hope for a healthy mare and foal after delivery, but sometimes there are traumatic complications."

"So Charming," an eight-year-old Thoroughbred mare and her newborn filly foal, owned by Dr. Ronald Harris Parker and under the care of Shamrock Farm, Maryland, visited the Equine Medical Center for emergency evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

The foal was born full-term, but the foal was wedged in the birth canal. This is referred to as a dystocia birth and is a potentially life-threatening situation for both mare and foal. Delivery of the foal was assisted on the farm, but after birth, it was noticed that the filly was not breathing.

Click on the link below to read the full story: 👇

"So Charming," an eight-year-old Thoroughbred mare and her newborn filly foal, owned by Dr. Ronald Harris Parker and under the care of Shamrock Farm, Maryland, visited the Equine Medical Center for emergency evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

US and UK Pony Club members visited the Equine Medical Center on Tuesday, June 28.The group consisted of local Pony Club...
07/06/2022

US and UK Pony Club members visited the Equine Medical Center on Tuesday, June 28.

The group consisted of local Pony Club members and visiting members, accompanied by their chaperons and trainers from the United Kingdom (UK). The international visitors were led by Rebecca Hill from The Stables at Cissbury, Nepcote, West Sussex, UK.

The two groups merged for a Pony Club, Camp Exchange visit, hosted by Jennifer Carpenter, in Round Hill, Virginia. Jennifer is a life-long horsewoman, who serves the United States Pony Club (USPS) by sitting on national committees, teaching young riders, organizing and hosting Pony Club, polocrosse, and mounted games events, as well as serving as District Commissioner of Casanova-Warrenton Pony Club.

Some Equine Medical Center staff were familiar to Jennifer as past Pony Club members - Mitchel Vassallo, Katie Lorenzen and Alex Ambelang.

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Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is a premier, full-service equine hospital located in Leesburg, Virginia, one of two hospitals of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. We offer advanced specialty care, 24-hour emergency treatment, and diagnostic services for all ages and breeds of horses. Our team of equine specialists in internal medicine, reproduction, sports medicine and rehabilitation, and surgery is committed to providing exceptional treatment for patients and superior service to clients; training today's and tomorrow’s veterinarians in the latest medical technologies and procedures; and advancing new knowledge through innovative scholarship and clinical discovery.


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Tomorrow is World Veterinary Day. It celebrates the veterinary profession and promotes veterinarians' fantastic work. For 2022 the theme is 'Strengthening veterinary resilience.'

Safeguarding animals against illness means protecting those who can suffer but cannot speak. Veterinarians are called upon to ensure these animals have a voice and an advocate ensuring their welfare is a priority, but this burden can be physically and mentally taxing.

Healthy animals require healthy advocates, so training to be a veterinarian should include how to stay healthy as a practitioner.

We highlight two stories of a faculty and a DVM student helping
veterinary students, many of whom will soon be practitioners, with the tools and support to maintain their health and wellness.

Thank you to all our veterinarians and aspiring veterinarians!

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A newly constructed outdoor equine arena will dramatically help provide diagnostic information on the horses brought to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital for lameness or performance issues. It also will allow for greater collaboration between veterinarians for equine surgery, sports medicine, and the farrier shop.

Its open space and all-weather surface create a model setting for clinicians to conduct comprehensive assessments of horses for medical and performance issues, most commonly lameness.

https://fal.cn/3oasc
Gregory B. Daniel, former interim dean of the VA-MD Vet Med has been honored as one of the 2022 winners of the Wilford S. Bailey Distinguished Alumni Award during a ceremony April 7.

The award is the highest honor given to Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine alumni to recognize their professional accomplishments in veterinary medicine, outstanding contributions to their communities and the overall advancement of animal and human health.

Daniel, professor of radiology in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, is the recipient of the 2022 Bailey Award in academia.

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Patricia (Tricia) Helsel, laboratory specialist at the Equine Medical Center’s Regenerative Medicine lab, has an off the track Thoroughbred (OTTB) named Lilton Miss Tilton.

Tilton is a 9-year-old OTTB that retired from racing in 2017. After retiring she was bred and once her foal was weaned was donated for rehoming, eventually ending up at the center as a teaching horse. Tricia jumped at the chance to adopt her when the study that she was enrolled in completed and she became available.

Tricia shared that since her adoption she has been the sweetest, most forgiving mare who absolutely LOVES to jump! Tilton is in a training program with Jazz Napravnik who has done a fantastic job helping her transition to her new career as a sport horse.

Tilton and Tricia started showing a year ago and have done some dressage shows (not Tilton's favorite), jumping shows, starter events, hunter paces, paper chases, and a cross derby. Tricia feels incredibly lucky to have this truly amazing mare and can't wait to see what the future holds!

Photo by Maya Kuntze Photography
The Equine Medical Center’s popular Tuesday Talks series offers horse owners and horse professionals an opportunity to learn about various equine health topics from the center’s clinicians, residents, and guest speakers. The 2022 program is presented as a series of evening webinars.

Our final presentation in 2022 is on Tuesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. featuring Jennifer Barrett, Theodora Ayer Randolph Professor of equine surgery, presenting: Colic: What every horse owner should know.

If you have not yet registered to attend this series go to: https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/tuesday-talks-2022

This presentation will explain what colic is, and how veterinarians treat it. Bring your questions! At the end of the presentation there will be a Q&A session.
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Patient Care Veterinary Assistant (Part-Time)
Position Number: #519642
Provides care for equine patients through administration of medications and treatments, specimen collection, monitoring vital signs, record keeping, and assisting in the preparation and performance of procedures. Responsible for cleanliness in the barns and treatment areas.

Clinical Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time)
Position Number: #518242
Working directly with patient care services to assist clinicians with daily patient care needs including emergency, outpatient and inpatient cases; treatment and medication administration; assisting with diagnostic procedures, operating room support and case circulation; laboratory and pathology testing, necropsy support; preparation of medications; anesthesia support. Provides shared rotational emergency after hours and weekend on-call coverage for the operating room and after-hours coverage for the patient care department as needed.

Clinical Veterinary Technician (Full-Time)
Position Number: #519619
Assists clinicians with daily patient care needs including emergency, outpatient and inpatient cases. Provides quality care for all equine patients to include intensive care cases. Provides treatment and medication administration, including controlled substances. Assists with diagnostic procedures involving all imaging modalities, operating room support and case circulation, laboratory and pathology testing, necropsy support, dispensary support, and anesthesia recovery support. Provides training for veterinary technician students, veterinary students and interns. Provides shared rotational emergency after hours and weekend on-call coverage for the operating room and after-hours coverage for the patent care department as needed.

If you require assistance with your application please call: (703)-771-6800
When Quarter Horse Crazy Face and her newborn filly foal Courage, owned by Pleasant Valley Ranch, Knoxville, Maryland, arrived at the hospital for emergency evaluation and treatment, the newborn struggled to remain upright and was having difficulty nursing.

Read how the medicine team, led by Dr. Krista Estell, clinical assistant professor of equine medicine, initiated an aggressive medical management plan to ensure that Courage would have the chance for a full recovery. 👇
On February 21, the birth of a silver-gray donkey c**t in her pasture came as a complete surprise to Elaine del Cerro Yau of Warrenton, Virginia.

The c**t’s dam, Margaret, and her half-brother Jesus have been with Elaine for the past two years and live at her farm with a miniature donkey named Julian and a miniature Jersey cow named Esmerelda.

When Margaret first arrived at the farm, she was cautious, but after settling in, she soon started to show her super sweet and affectionate personality. Elaine had noticed that Margaret was a little on the heavy side but had no idea that she was expecting!

Click the link below to read how the Equine Medical Center medicine team, led by Dr. Emily Schaefer, clinical assistant professor of equine medicine, lavished 24/7 treatment and care on the newborn donkey c**t to ensure his full recovery! 👇
On March 16, the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) shared the Maryland Department of Agriculture confirmation that on March 9, a horse in Montgomery County, Maryland, tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1).

The index horse was sent to the Equine Medical Center (EMC) in Leesburg, Virginia for treatment and was later euthanized due to complications.

Two other horses from the same barn have been sent to the EMC for diagnosis, isolation and are currently under treatment.

The Montgomery County Farm has been placed on a hold order by the Maryland Department of Agriculture, prohibiting movement on or off the farm until any exposed horses have been cleared for release. The index horse was previously housed in an isolated barn with 44 other horses.

The veterinary practitioner and stable are providing follow-up care to the horses on the farm. Possible links to the positive EHV-1 equine are actively being investigated. Owners are cautioned to monitor horses carefully, and should contact their private veterinarians to arrange for EHV-1 testing if a horse exhibits significant temperature elevations or neurologic signs.

Veterinarians are required to report equine neurologic syndrome to the department by calling the Animal Health Program at (410) 841-5810.

For more information about EHV-1 go to: https://bit.ly/EDCC-EHV-1on
On March 15, the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) confirmed one case of strangles in a horse at a private facility in Howard County, Maryland.

Two horses transported from an auction were in quarantine when they started to display clinical signs. One horse tested positive and the other negative but both have clinical symptoms.

For more information about Strangles to: https://bit.ly/AAEP-strangles
More good news on Pablo: he is continuing to improve!! He’s eating much better, green grass that they pick for him is his favorite😊 And because he’s eating better, with the help of his glucose drip,his Triglycerides were down to 200 this morning! A much safer number!

He’s generally showing more strength, moving about more, trying to come out the door when they go in his stall, etc. All good signs that he is feeling better.

He still has a very elevated respiration rate of about 80, which is super high, but it was nearly double that a couple days ago. So, they are pleased that it’s coming down, the meds and oxygen are helping make it much more comfortable for him to breathe.

They are going to start slowly reducing all of his support over the next couple days and see if he’s able to continue to improve and heal. His lungs have really taken a beating and it might be a while before he’s normal, but we’ll take it one day at a time now. I know they won’t wean him off of anything too quickly and they’ll keep a very close watch to make sure he is doing ok.
We are so grateful to the doctors and staff at Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center. We know Pablo is in the best care.

However, this great hospital care comes at a price, and we are surely looking at a whopping bill. If you would like to help with Pablo’s vet bills we would really appreciate it. And if you aren’t able to help financially, we are truly grateful for everyone’s support, prayers, and well wishes. This has been a very bad week filled with the worst low, losing Caleb, then thinking we might lose this little guy, to now, feeling cautiously optimistic.
Thank you, and enjoy this video of Pablo eating grass. Who knew the simple act of munching on some grass would bring us so much relief!
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