William Gilsenan, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, has joined the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech as a clinical instructor of large animal medicine in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences.

Prior to joining the college, Gilsenan was a large animal internal medicine resident at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center. Before that, he was a livestock medicine, surgery, and field service intern at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Gilsenan also worked as a veterinary assistant at private clinical practices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia before earning his veterinary degree.

"Dr. Gilsenan brings a passion for teaching and valuable experience in equine and food animal internal medicine to the college," said David Hodgson, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, FACSM, head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. "During his time at the New Bolton Center, Dr. Gilsenan received two outstanding teaching awards and was named the best intern or resident by student leaders. He is a welcome addition to our college and department."

Gilsenan began his position at the college on July 16. In his new role, Gilsenan will supervise and teach veterinary students, interns, and residents on large animal medicine. He will also support the Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s clinical services. Gilsenan earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Washington and Lee University and his veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine