Urgent update: As of Sept. 8, 2021, Please call before bringing animals or referring any cases to the hospital. We are extremely short staffed at this time, particularly in the ER, ICU and Internal Medicine.

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Equine Veterinary Service

State-of-the-art patient care in a resourceful setting. We are open 24/7 every day of the year for emergency and critical care cases, including neonatal intensive care and high-risk pregnancies.

NC State’s Equine Veterinary Service is located in the Farm and Equine Veterinary Medical Center at NC State’s Veterinary Hospital. Our services specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical disorders in horses. The Equine Health Center at Southern Pines is a satellite facility offering expanded services.

Our services are supported by up-to-date diagnostic procedures, including body ultrasound; endoscopy of the respiratory system, stomach and bladder; and high resolution radiography, CT scan and MRI techniques. Board-certified specialists, experienced residents, dedicated licensed veterinarian technicians and our supervised students work together to provide the best available emergency care, diagnostic procedures, and hospitalization.

Departments

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Emergency

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Medicine

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Ophthalmology

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Surgery

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Reproduction

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Center at Southern Pines

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Latest Equine News  All Equine News 

New Equine Hospital, Dairy Barn in the Works at NC State Veterinary Medicine

About $40 million of the $80 million needed for the equine facility has been raised, while construction on the $5.5 million dairy barn upgrade is expected to begin before the end of the year.

NC State Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, August 2021

Early domestic dog socialization, fighting FIV and more of the latest published studies from the CVM.

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Ready for a fun Fourth of July? Here's how to ensure your pets can enjoy the holiday, too.

Leading Research, Enhancing Care

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Collaborating to Advance Equine Wellbeing

Our Equine Health and Farm Animal Programs are committed to
pioneering advances in medical technology and providing the highest level
of care to horse owners, trainers, and producers. With your help,
NC State’s new Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center will
set a new standard for equine and farm animal health.