Congratulations, Class of 2023!
TOOTH BE TOLD: When an X-ray of Vinny the chestnut horse’s head proved inconclusive about the cause of his chronic sinus inflammation, #NCStateVetMed`s new equine CT machine provided a helpful new perspective. "It’s so obvious on the CT, and it’s just not obvious on the X-ray.” Read more about Vinny`s success story at the link in our profile.
FROM THE FIELD! #NCStateVetMed student Emma Eldridge reports fun facts from her internship at @naturalsciences where they examined poison dart frogs this week: "When performing exams on amphibians, it’s important to minimize handling to avoid raising their body temperature or damaging their mucous coating." Read more at the link in our profile!
FROM THE FIELD: #NCStateVetMed student Briana Blackwelder reports from her externship at @foundation_equine in Vass, North Carolina: "The curriculum at NC State has really set me up for success. My classes have provided me with the information, and this externship helped me learn how to start putting all the pieces together. Seeing this horse walk into the barn with some discomfort and walk out with obvious improvement really made my day." Read more from Briana at the link in our profile.
FROM THE FIELD: #NCStateVetMed students have a variety of internships, externships and research experiences during their four years. This summer, several students are sharing some of the exciting things they`re doing. Read about Emma Eldridge`s experience working with a venomous Gila monster this week at @naturalsciences at the link in our profile.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT. After a detour into teaching, Sabra McCallister is fulfilling her veterinary dream. The #NCStateVetMed graduate`s role as a livestock veterinarian in Eastern North Carolina is all about community. She is one of four @NCState CVM graduates at @pamlicoanimalhospital. #veterinarian #vetlife #givingback #northcarolina Read her story at the link in our profile.
BOVINE BLISS. It`s baby time for the dairy cows at the Teaching Animal Unit, the working farm right outside #NCStateVetMed`s doors! Dr. Allison West, clinical veterinarian at the TAU, reports that 14 calves have been born in 2023 - two just yesterday! The baby in the pictures is just one hour old! "The job is amazing!" she says, six months into the new role. "I love coming in every day and working with all the wonderful faculty and staff. You just never know where the day will take you." (We snuck in a picture of baby goats, too 😍) Read more about Dr. West and our impressive farm at the link in our profile.
WHEN THE BEST THING IS THE HARD THING. Our sympathies to our partners at @museumoflifeandscience who are having to say goodbye to Yona the bear. After surgery at #NCStateVetMed last week revealed insurmountable medical issues for Yona, the veterinary teams had to make the hard decision to euthanize the bear. Find a beautiful tribute to Yona from Sherry Samuels, the museum`s senior director of animal care, at the link in our profile. #vetlife #veterinarian #museumoflifeandscience #bears
WORLD TURTLE DAY. Today, we (shell)ebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world. Here at #NCStateVetMed, we’re also celebrating our student and volunteer run organization the @turtlerescueteam. We caught up with them to learn what you should do if you see a turtle in the road or injured by a car and how to get them help. Learn more about the TRT and how you can support them using the link in our bio. #worldturtleday
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