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About the College
VMRCVMThe Office of the Dean provides college leadership and oversight in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, resource development, political affairs, university relations, strategic planning, legal and government affairs, capital projects, accreditation, and promotion & tenure. The Dean's Office also provides leadership and support to the College Executive Board and College Council.
![]() Gerhardt G. Schurig, DVM, MS, Ph.D. Dean 540-231-7910 cvmdean@vt.edu |
![]() J. Michael Harness Associate Dean for Finance and Administration 540-231-7177 harness@vt.edu |
![]() Sheila Steele Executive Assistant 540-231-7910 ssteele@vt.edu |
![]() Rebekah Woodyard Administrative Assistant 540-231-9286 rwoodyar@vt.edu |
The college Budget Coordinator coordinates budgets for all college departments and programs. The college Purchasing Accounting Coordinator coordinates purchasing and accounts payable transactions and serves as the HokieMart liaison and trainer for the college.
![]() Christine Absher Budget Coordinator 540-231-9590 absher@vt.edu |
![]() Sharon R. Carbaugh, CPS Purchasing Accounting Coordinator 540-231-4814 carbaugh@vt.edu |
The college Human Resources team provides expertise and support to college departments in hiring and pay practices, employee relations issues, and the employee evaluation process.
![]() April Hylton Director of Human Resources 540-231-8684 aghylton@vt.edu |
![]() Lynett Cruise Human Resources Generalist 540-231-4206 lcruise@vt.edu |
Veterinary Teaching Hospital Relations includes assisting with teaching hospital and college relations programming, and serving as liaison to regional veterinary medical associations.
![]() Douglas S. Graham, DVM '98 Veterinary Teaching Hospital Relations 540-231-4222 drgraham@vt.edu |
The college emergency planner coordinates and conducts risk assessments, performs response and preparedness planning, conducts training and exercise programs, promotes emergency preparedness awareness and outreach, and participates in the State Animal Response Team.
![]() Paul Schmidt, DVM, MPH, Diplomate ACVPM Emergency Planner 540-231-4807 paul.schmidt@vt.edu |