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A black dog lies on a hospital bed with a brow stuffed animal with him.

Mar 16, 2026

After a Grape Ingestion, Going the Extra Miles for Daddy’s Dog

A topsy-turvy litter of little black duck-hunters-to-be. Two daughters with bright smiles and waiting arms. A devoted husband and doting dad, now gone from cancer, waiting patiently to learn which pup his girls would pick to become his canine companion on the Mississippi waterways. This is the poignant memory that buttressed Giselle Thibaudeau Munn as…
The outside of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, a brick building and a pinkish sky

Mar 12, 2026

Latest Accolades for Our Problem-Solvers, Innovators and Life-Changers

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A white cat with black spots sleeps with his front paw out in front of him

Feb 24, 2026

A Beloved Cat’s Blood Clot Crisis No Match for NC State Feline Expertise

When she answered her on-call phone one day last May, NC State cardiology resident Abby Laws heard, “We have your patient Alex in the ER,” and instinctively knew that the cat client she adored had developed a blood clot and undoubtedly was in bad shape. At just a year old, Alex had been diagnosed with…
The NC State equine care team stands outside next to a red fence with Mocha the brown miniature horse.

Feb 10, 2026

Under NC State’s Expert Care, Mini Horse Beats Botulism Odds

Mocha, a miniature horse, survived a rare and life-threatening case of botulism. Expert care from NC State helped her make it back where she belongs.

Dec 4, 2025

How One Horse’s Death Led NC State on a Search that Could Upend How Steroids are Used 

Sometimes the path to breaking medical ground starts with breaking hearts. When Fiona, a young Quarter Horse used for competitive reining, developed sacroiliac joint pain, the experts at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine cared for her with corticosteroid injections into those joints, the accepted protocol. Fiona belonged to Karie Tucker, a registered veterinary…

Oct 8, 2025

NC State Announces Newest Fellows in Veterinary Academic Leadership Program

With the addition of 17 fellows this year, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Academic Leadership Program now is training and supporting 40 veterinary clinicians who are considering careers in academia. Only about 6% of veterinarians in the United States are engaged in academic practice, and a shortage of educators is expected only…
A graphic with a quote from Dr. Kristy Williams that says: We have a wonderful board-certified anesthesia team that we work with very closely to conduct these procedures every week. You have to move quickly to get that balloon up safely across the pulmonary valve, which involves a lot of teamwork and a lot of coordination. We’re very lucky to have such an excellent group at NC State with multiple disciplines working together.

Jul 3, 2025

NC State Gives Rescue Puppy Specialized Heart Surgery — 13 Years After Foster Mom Had Similar Procedure  

Last year, Alexis Sullivan was sitting in a veterinary clinic with her foster pup, Opie, when her memories swept her back to a human cardiologist’s office in 2011. Opie’s veterinarian was explaining to her that Opie had a heart murmur, using many terms Sullivan recognized from being diagnosed with a leaky mitral valve over a…
Dr. Jerome Joseph, an anesthesiology resident, smiles in a hallway at the NC State Veterinary Hospital.

May 20, 2025

NC State Residency a Knockout Opportunity for Anesthesiologist-in-Training

If he does his job well, NC State Veterinary Hospital clients never know anesthesiology resident Dr. Jerome Joseph has been involved in their pet’s care. He prefers it that way and excels behind the scenes.
Dr. Maria Dolores "Loli" Porcel Sánchez lifts a lion skull while looking at it through surgical loupes in a dark room.

Apr 14, 2025

House Officer Highlight: Incisive NC State Residency Trains the Specialists Who Treat Canines, Fangs and Tusks

Dental health is whole-body health, says Dr. Maria Dolores “Loli” Porcel Sánchez, a second-year resident in NC State’s veterinary dentistry and oral surgery program.
Dr. Sara Tufts stands in front of stalls at the NC State Large Animal Hospital.

Feb 27, 2025

House Officer Highlight: Through Specialized Sports Medicine Residency, Former Polo Player Helps Equine Athletes Return to the Field

A background in equestrian sports gives Dr. Sara Tufts, an NC State equine sports medicine and rehabilitation resident, an appreciation of the horse’s athletic capabilities and a comprehensive understanding of how to approach musculoskeletal injuries.