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Bringing Open-Heart Surgery to Illinois: New Option Extends Pets’ Lives
November 6, 2025 / Giving Stories

It’s estimated that, by age 10, three in four small-breed dogs develop heart disease. They are especially susceptible to degenerative mitral valve disease. “Mitral valve disease is one of the most common and devastating heart…
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Hands-On Rotation Helps Classroom Material Stick

February 07, 2018 / Student Blogs

As a second-year veterinary student, it is a nice change to be back on rotations. After many quarters spent in the classroom, the learning style in the clinics helps to break up the material. This…
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[Dr. Ted Valli at a reception at the University of Illinois in 2008]

Former Dean Honored by Veterinary Pathologist Organization

December 20, 2017 / General News

As Researcher, Mentor, Leader, Valli Delivered Impact At its annual meeting held November 4 to 8 in Vancouver, British Columbia, the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) bestowed its highest honor, Distinguished Member, on Dr….
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Julia Whittington Named Hospital Chief of Staff

December 11, 2017 / Alumni News

‘We are Improving Lives for all our customers’ [row][column size=”5″] In November the role of chief of staff at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital transitioned from veterinary oncologist Dr. Laura Garrett to Dr. Julia Whittington, of…
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Fund Assists K9s That Serve and Protect

December 10, 2017 / General News

Doing All We Can for Working Dogs [row][column size=”6″] A new fund established at the College of Veterinary Medicine furthers the care and training available to address medical emergencies in dogs used by law enforcement…
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