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Virginia Corrigan

 

Member profile details

First name
Virginia
Last name
Corrigan
MAPP Graduation Year
2024
 

Personal information

Bio
Dr. Virginia Corrigan earned a B.A. in Zoology with a minor in Neuroscience from Miami University in 2006 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010.

After graduating from veterinary school, she completed a one-year rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver CO. She then spent two years at Animal Medical Hospital in Charlotte NC as an Associate Veterinarian in the general practice and emergency departments.

Virginia went on to earn a Master of Public Health degree with a focus in Human-Animal Bond studies from Virginia Tech in 2016 while completing a 3 year post-doctoral residency program in advanced canine and feline practice at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing her residency, she stayed on as a faculty member in the Primary Care and Rehabilitation departments in the small animal teaching hospital.

Virginia also worked with CENTAUR (the Center for Animal and Human Relationships) at Virginia Tech on community outreach and research efforts related to assistance and therapy animals. She is certified in Canine Rehabilitation, Animal Hospice and Palliative Care, and is a Diplomate in the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine/Feline).

She joined Appalachian State University in 2021 as the Director for a new Bachelors in Veterinary Technology program.

Dr. Corrigan is passionate about the field of veterinary medicine and considers herself fortunate to be in a profession amongst the most caring and compassionate people on earth.

Her interests outside of clinical practice include the human-animal bond, One Health, and wellbeing. She believes in empowering veterinary professionals to achieve their full potential and finding innovative solutions to promote positive change. Rounding out her life outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and going on walks with her golden retriever.
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Professional Information

Employer
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Job title
Director and Associate Professor
Primary Focus
Wellbeing in Veterinary Education
Primary Focus Details
Systems-Informed Positive Education and "next level flourishing" in veterinary education for systemic level sustainable positive changes in wellbeing for veterinary professionals
Professional Area
  • Education
  • Medicine / Health Care
Active Professional Interests
  • Education, University
Professional Skills
  • Facilitating groups
  • Leadership development
  • Writing
Fluent in Languages
  • English
 

Education

Degrees After MAPP
MSc in Veterinary Education- Royal Veterinary College, Expected 2026
Degrees Before MAPP
DVM- University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, 2010
MPH- Virginia Tech, 2016
 

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Contact data

Country
United States
 

My Story

The Change I Want to See in the World
My passion is enhancing the wellbeing of people and animals and integrating the science of wellbeing and positive psychology into veterinary education. I dream of a world where people, animals, and the planet are flourishing together in One Health.
Fun Facts About Me
My favorite role in my life is "Mom"- I am so fortunate to be a mother to my three young children: Troy, Iris, and Arlo. They illuminate the future of flourishing for me, every day.

My core values are integrity, courage, compassion, curiosity, and gratitude, and my signature character strengths are zest, honesty, love of learning, perseverance, and leadership.
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