Welcome Class of 2013
The Class of 2013 was formally inducted into the veterinary profession at the Tenth Annual White Coat Ceremony, held at McKimmon Center on Saturday, August 15, 2009. This year's ceremony was attended by approximately 600 people, and was sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition and SCAVMA, the Friends of the NCVMA, Nestle´Purina, Banfield, Fort Dodge, Merial, and Novartis.
Welcome Class of 2009 - Our Newest DVM Alumni
In Memoriam Dr. Julie D. Giles, Class of 1989
Julie Dove Giles, 47, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at her home. Julie was born in Greensboro, NC. She graduated from Greensboro Day School, attended Meredith College, and graduated from NC State School of Veterinary Medicine. Julie worked for the American Red Cross two years before joining a small animal practice in Washington, DC. She was a partner in the Union Station Veterinary Clinic, where she spent many years caring for her "animal friends" and their owners.
Memorials may be made to the National MS Society, 2211 West Meadowview Road, Ste. 30, Greensboro, NC 27407, or to the Humane Society of the Piedmont, 4527 West Wendover AVe., Greensboro, NC 27409.
New Link Established to CVM Library for CVM Alumni
We have heard from CVM alumni that access to information from the Veterinary Medicine Library is important. The library staff are pleased to work with you to ensure that you can access the information you need. To this end we have developed a web page specifically for CVM Alumni about library services and accessing our resources. Please visit this page at http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/vetmed/services/alumni.html
Please feel free to contact us via the Ask Us form on our website, email us at libraryvetmed@ncsu.edu or call us at 919-513-6218 if you would like assistance acquiring health information.
Thank you,
Kristine Alpi, Director of NC State CVM Library
Dr. Meg Sutherland-Smith Selected as 2008 CVM Distinguished Alumna
The 2008 Distinguished Alumna for the NC State CVM is Dr. Meg Sutherland-Smith. Following graduation from the CVM in 1989, Dr. Sutherland-Smith completed an internship at The Animal Medical Center in New York City and a Residency in Zoological Medicine at the San Diego Zoo. She was then offered a position as Associate Veterinarian, and was soon promoted to Senior Veterinarian. Dr. Sutherland-Smith received Board Certification in the American College of Zoological Medicine in 2005 and assumed the position of Veterinary Clinical Operations Manager in 2006.
Upcoming Events
NCVC Meeting at New Convention Center in Raleigh- November 6-8, 2009
Alumni Advisory Board Meeting: Friday, November 6 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 402
Alumni Luncheon: Friday, November 6 at 12:10 p.m. in Room 402.
Clinical Trials
The Animal Behavior Service is recruiting cases for a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a nutraceutical supplement for cats that urine mark (spray). More information is available on the CVM Clinical Investigations web site:
Cat owners may call the study hot line 1-877-605-1210 to learn if their cat might qualify for the trial.
The Animal Behavior Service is recruiting cases for a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a nutraceutical supplement for dogs suffering from travel anxiety, characterized by trembling, pacing, or drooling while traveling in the car. More information is available on the CVM Clinical Investigations web site:
Dog owners may call the study hot line 1-877-605-1210 to learn if their dog might qualify for the trial.