Located on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) provides primary, specialty, and emergency-level patient care to small animal clients within a 35-mile radius of Blacksburg and referral service to practitioners in the region.

Disclaimer: The VTH's Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) were developed based on a compilation of best available information, knowledge, experience, and veterinary medical practices to provide guidance to Virginia Tech's VTH staff in performing the activities defined herein. For non-VTH users, these documents should be considered as a reference and used as suggested guidance. The VTH has made every attempt to present the information in a clear and concise manner for a variety of users. However, the VTH and Virginia Tech are not responsible for the misuse or misinterpretation of the information presented herein. Under no circumstances shall the VTH or Virginia Tech be liable for any actions taken or omissions made by non-VTH users of this document. [March 30, 2020]

Emergency Operating Procedures

  • Client Script for Clinician Approved Cases: College of Veterinary Medicine or Referral Facility
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  • Large Animal Clinic
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  • Large Animal Ambulatory Clinic
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  • Large Animal Receiving and Discharge: College of Veterinary Medicine or Referral Facility
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  • Small Animal Clinic
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  • Small Animal Ambulatory Clinic
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  • Intake of Non-Ambulatory Large Dog
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  • Small Animal Receiving and Discharge: College of Veterinary Medicine or Referral Facility
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Individual Risk Assessment and Management for COVID-19