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Dr. Natasha Olby is world-renowned for her research into aging dogs.

Jul 17, 2023

NC State’s Olby Wins 2023 AVMA Career Achievement in Canine Research Award

Dr. Natasha Olby, the Dr. Kady M. Gjessing and Rahna M. Davidson Distinguished Chair in Gerontology at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, is the 2023 winner of the AVMA Career Achievement in Canine Research Award.

Jul 5, 2023

Fighting infection and the clock: Emergency brain surgery saves Leo’s life

When a tabby cat’s outdoor adventures led to rapidly progressing, life-threatening symptoms, experts from across the NC State Veterinary Hospital raced to identify and treat the cause.
Dr. Paula Cray is the new director of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine's Global Health Program.

Jun 29, 2023

Cray Takes Reins of NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Global Health Program

Dr. Paula Cray is the new director of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Global Health Program, whose mission is to examine global issues and advance knowledge in ways that improve human health, animal health and the environment.
Sam Schopler, Class of 2024, is using his Small Animal Externship to shadow a veterinarian in the countryside of Cork, Ireland

Jun 21, 2023

From Ireland’s Countryside, Sam Schopler Reports

After being on the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Business Management Association board for three years, I’m no stranger to the inevitable, “Where do you want to be in 10 years?” question that is a frequent topic at networking events, round tables and more. In answering this, I’ve always found it important to share…
Dr. Mike Nolan shares some of his radiation oncology knowledge with Briana Horne-Reid, a second-year DVM student at NC State, and Savannah S. Simon, a second-year veterinary student at Tuskegee University in Alabama.

Jun 13, 2023

Immersive Oncology: NC State Hopes New Clinical Experience Broadens Understanding, Horizons

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine has launched a new program designed to help first- and second-year veterinary students from universities across the country explore important medical specialties they could pursue as careers.
NC State veterinary student Haley Johnson is working at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore this summer.

Jun 8, 2023

From Johns Hopkins, Haley Johnson Reports on Alzheimer’s Research

Students at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine have access to all kinds of internships, externships and research experiences during their four years of school. This summer, several students will be sharing some of what they’re doing and learning in real time.
Assisted by two female vet techs, a light brown horse is guided into a CT machine.

Jun 6, 2023

For Vinny, NC State’s Standing Equine CT Provides a Clear Win Against Infection

When an X-ray of Vinny the chestnut horse’s head proved inconclusive, NC State’s new equine CT machine provided a helpful new perspective.
Two graduates at the 2023 Oath and Hooding Ceremony.

May 31, 2023

May News and Updates: Celebrating and Sending Off Our New Doctors

Stay up to date on how the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is having a huge impact on our community, from advancing knowledge about dementia to serving rural areas across North Carolina.
The Gila monster inside the tube for radiographs. This tube is the largest in a set designed to handle venomous snakes. We were able to take radiographs from all angles without sedating by utilizing this equipment.

May 26, 2023

From the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Emma Eldridge Reports

Hey, everybody! My name is Emma, and I’m a rising second-year student with an intended focus in zoological and wildlife medicine. This summer I’ll be sharing what it’s like to work as a veterinary intern at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences!
Briana Blackwelder at her externship in Vass, North Carolina

May 22, 2023

From North Carolina, Briana Blackwelder Reports

Hi! I’m Briana, a rising third year with a focus in equine medicine.  For me nothing can take the place of real-life hands-on learning experience.  That type of externship is exactly what I found with Foundation Equine in Vass, North Carolina.  This four-doctor practice performs GP services including (but not limited to) reproduction, specialized dentals,…