BLACKSBURG, Va., July 16 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:

Maureen Noftsinger, DVM '01

Medical Director, Emergency Veterinary and Specialty Services, Roanoke, Virginia

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

They gave me the skills to think critically and how to dig for the underlying problem in a patient. Dr. Leib taught me that I won't always find an answer in the 12 hours of my shift.

Best part of being a VMCVM alum...

Being able to give back to the school in multiple ways and host students in our practice.

Best advice I've gotten....

Don't take your cases home with you. I'm not good at following it but it is very good advice. I have gotten better with this as I have a...