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‘Heart Team’ Offers Hope for Dogs with Valve Disease
February 10, 2025 / General News

The University of Illinois is ushering in a new era in veterinary cardiology. “For most of its history, veterinary cardiology has been a specialty focused on diagnostics and medical management,” said Dr. Ryan Fries, who…
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Honduras 2022

September 08, 2023 / Student Blogs

Three University of Illinois students traveled to Honduras for a 1-2 week externship. This trip is routinely organized by Christian Veterinary Mission. Amanda Stiegal “My trip with Christian Veterinary Mission greatly improved my clinical skills….
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Get to Know Sydney Oliveira

September 07, 2023 / Get to Know

Sydney Oliveira, pictured above with her family, is the Program Coordinator for the Wildlife Medical Clinic. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I began working at the College of Veterinary Medicine…
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Dr. William Witola

Get to Know William Witola

August 30, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. William Witola, an associate professor in Pathobiology, joined the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I joined the college in August of 2015, as…
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Hospital Director Addresses Referrers’ Concerns

August 29, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

I have received feedback from a number of our referring partners expressing their frustration with unmet expectations re­garding referrals to specialty and emergency services of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This message is to let you…
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Faculty Spotlight: William Krug, DVM, DAVDC

August 29, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Krug is a clinical assistant professor in dentistry. Tell us about your background. I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. I attended the U.S. Naval Academy for my undergraduate degree. After serving in…
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Nichole Summers with family

Get to Know Nichole Summers

August 23, 2023 / Get to Know

Nichole Summers, pictured above with her family, is a counselor in Academic and Student Affairs for the College of Veterinary Medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I joined the college…
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2023 Alumni, Special Service Awards Announced

August 18, 2023 / Alumni News

The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and its alumni association have announced the winners of the annual alumni and special service awards. Dr. Erwin Small Distinguished Alumni Award Dr. Julia Whittington, Class of…
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