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College of Veterinary Medicine

Clinical Students from St. George’s and Ross

 Phone: 919.513.6262 | cvm-clinicalcoordinator@ncsu.edu

The College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University provides an educational environment that prepares students for veterinary careers that are satisfying intellectually, professionally, and financially. The College attracts a variety of a diverse group of talented students. The educational and work environment is one where everyone is treated courteously and with respect, and where integrity is expected.

We welcome the students from Ross and St. George’s Universities as you continue your education for your clinical year. It is our goal to see that you receive clinical training that will provide the knowledge and expertise needed as you enter the veterinary medical profession.

Once an agreement has been reached between your institution and the College of Veterinary Medicine on acceptance of students, you will be notified regarding the date for orientation by the CVM Clinical Coordinator. An acceptance package with information you need prior to clinics will be forwarded to you.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance is the responsibility of the student. Veterinary medicine is a relatively dangerous profession; you are always at risk of injury when working with the animals and are exposed to potential zoonotic diseases during the course of routine preclinical or clinical training. NCSU requires that all students have health insurance.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements are followed by all students at NC State University. For more information go to http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-11-45-03. Click on Student Activities and Services on the left side and go to Student Health Services – Immunization Requirements (REG11.45.3). If you have any questions, please call Student Health at 919.513.3285 for further information.

An Immunization & Medical History Form will be mailed to you as part of your acceptance package. You are required to complete the form and retrieve all necessary documents (NOTE: your immunization records do not transfer automatically from your university. You must request a copy).

Because you will be in direct contact with animals, your rabies vaccinations must be up-to-date prior to the start of your clinical year. You must show proof of rabies vaccinations, titer, or booster during the past two years before you can enter clinics. Your Tdap and MMR vaccinations must also be up-to-date. Since you have been living in an international location for an extended period of time, you are required to have a Tb skin test (PPD or TST) that has been administered and read at an appropriate medical facility within 12 months prior to the first day of clinics. A chest x-ray is required if the test is positive.

All immunization records/forms are due on the first day of Clinical Orientation. 

Clothing and Supplies

A list of recommended supplies will be included in your acceptance package. The supplies you need will vary with each clinical rotation, but some of the necessary items are: long- and short-sleeved coveralls, 1 – 2 pairs; ciel-blue scrub sets, 2 – 5 pairs; lab coats, 2 – 3; thermometer, 1 – 2, fast is better-to-essential; stethoscope, small calculator, bandage scissors, hemostats for neurology; small notebooks; penlight; goniometer for orthopedics with Dr. Marcellin; fanny pack for anesthesia and large animal blocks; and snacks to leave in your locker for late nights.

During orientation you can purchase last-minute supplies from VETS (Veterinary Educational Textbooks Supplies), a not-for-profit, student-owned bookstore (http://clubs.ncsu.edu/vets) located on CVM’s campus within walking distance of the hospital.

Clinical Rotation Schedule

The Clinical Coordinator will work with you to schedule your required rotations prior to the start of your clinical year. The schedules are formulated to balance the number of students in each rotation so that your educational experience will be optimized. All students are required to take the following requirements, with variation in length for each college:

  • Small Animal Medicine (Internal Medicine and Extramural Experience)
  • Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Food Animal Medicine
  • Equine Medicine and Surgery
  • Ancillary Services (Anesthesiology and Radiology)
  • Pathology (Clinical Pathology and Necropsy)

Each student must complete 48 credits. Vacations are limited to 4 weeks maximum. Most rotations are two weeks in length, with an exception of 4 rotations that reach three weeks in length. If a vacation is taken in a rotation of three weeks, that will be the only vacation allowed. Extramural experiences located in the Caribbean must have prior approval by your College and the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. Students may complete an evaluated extramural experience at a private practice. The experience requires supervision and evaluation by a licensed veterinarian in good standing, and the student should gain experience in diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and practice management. Other experiences may be chosen in the areas of public health, epidemiology or veterinary research. Questions about the suitability of an experience should be directed to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, office number A-232. We will work with you once you arrive to meet your rotation requests based upon availability.

Disability Accommodations

Please contact the Clinical Coordinator if you have a documented physical or learning disability and will be in our program.

Housing

Students on-call are required to be at the college within 20 minutes of notification. You are responsible for your housing and transportation during the clinical year. Several apartment complexes are situated within a few miles of the college.

Housing information

If you have any questions concerning housing, please contact the Clinical Coordinator.

Parking

Parking permits “CB” may be purchased by students to park in the Centennial Biomedical Deck located behind the Research Building. Students will work with the Clinical Coordinator and the Transportation Office to make a purchase.

Transportation

  • The Wolfline shuttle bus service is available from Carter-Findley Stadium (Trinity Road) to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. It runs every 15 minutes to the college. A schedule is available from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the receptionist’s area.
  • The city of Raleigh offers many modes of transportation for your convenience such as a city-wide bus system, taxi service and buses to the greater Triangle Area, Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
  • The Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Amtrak serve this area.

Information on Raleigh