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Get to Know Rachel Dorney
June 23, 2026 / Get to Know

Rachel Dorney is the clinical coordinator for Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery service. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I began working at the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016 as extra…
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Get to Know Megan Mahoney

May 02, 2024 / Get to Know

Dr. Megan Mahoney is an Associate Professor and Director of the Summer Research Training Program for the College of Veterinary Medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I started here in…
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Research Day Highlights Student Presentations

April 23, 2024 / General News

The annual Research Day celebration at the College of Veterinary Medicine took place on April 17. Dr. Annette McCoy, associate professor of equine surgery and interim dean of research and advanced studies, coordinated the event. Dr. Miranda…
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Get to Know Joel Agate

April 19, 2024 / Get to Know

Joel Agate is the Assistant Director of Advancement for the College of Veterinary Medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I moved to Illinois and started working at the College in…
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Get to Know Jeff Fox

April 03, 2024 / Get to Know

Jeff Fox is the Chief Information Officer for the College of Veterinary Medicine When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine? I started in January 2015, right after the holidays. Describe your…
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Staff Spotlight: Kellie Gard, CVT 

April 02, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Kellie Gard is the clinical service coordinator for the small animal orthopedic surgery service.  Tell us about your background. I was born and raised in the Champaign area. Between fostering dogs, adopting stray cats, and…
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Gut Feeling: Non-GI Manifestations of GI Disease

April 02, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is the sole conduit for water and other nutrients entering the body. It sustains diverse populations of microorganisms. The liver and pancreas serve important roles in digestion, modulating intestinal microbial growth,…
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