BLACKSBURG, Va., Sept. 22 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:

Brett Casna DVM '17

Founder & President, Granite VETS in Bedford, New Hampshire

How VMCVM equipped me for the 'real world'...

VMCVM gave me the tools to effectively and compassionately communicate with folks from all walks of life, even on some of their hardest days.

Best part of being a VMCVM alum...

No matter which corner of the country I find myself, there always seems to be a stranger wearing Hokie pride and the instant bond we share in conversation makes me so proud to be an alumnus.

Best advice I've gotten...

Be honest and recognize your limitations, but don't accept that they will always be limitations.

How wou...