Reflecting on a Milestone Year For the NC State Feline Health Center
Noting a national need for more cat-focused care, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine created a Feline Health Center last year, consolidating all of its feline expertise under one umbrella and launching a streamlined effort to advance feline veterinary medicine. Here is a look at our progress.
600 registrants
for the 2024 Feline Health Symposium
33 staff members
at the NC State Veterinary Hospital became feline certified by the American Association of Feline Practitioners
65 donors
supported our mission through gifts that provided funding for equipment, staff and training
A WORD FROM OUR CO-DIRECTORS
We are incredibly proud of the strides we’ve made in our first year. One of our most significant accomplishments has been expanding our team to include Danielle Tsukuda, a feline-specific registered veterinary technician who has been instrumental in advancing our mission both within the hospital and the program as a whole. Danielle brings knowledge and enthusiasm about feline-friendly practices, enhancing our ability to advocate for cats and ensuring they receive the specialized care they need.
We are also thrilled that generous donations to the center have allowed us to acquire equipment that greatly supports our commitment to providing excellent care for cats.
We also have proudly supported cutting-edge research conducted by both faculty and students, contributing to the broader understanding of feline medicine. Moreover, our collaboration with EveryCat on the feline symposium has been a key part of our effort to provide valuable education for veterinary professionals and cat owners alike. Supporting professional development for our staff in feline medicine has also been a priority, reflecting our ongoing commitment to advancing the field and enhancing the care we provide.
Dr. Alex Lynch
Dr. Margaret Gruen
Co-directors of the NC State Feline Health Center
‘We created a Feline Health Center because feline care is often an underserved area of veterinary medicine. With our efforts in medical care, outreach, discovery and education, I am so proud of what has been accomplished in the first year.’
DR. KATE MEURS
Dean, NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.
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HOW WE ARE MEETING OUR MISSION
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WHERE WE ARE HEADED
As we look to the future, we are inspired by what we’ve achieved and eager to build upon that foundation. We are committed to providing excellent clinical care and are dedicated to continuing our support for groundbreaking research and high-quality education in feline health. We aim to further expand our team, bringing in additional expertise to meet the specialized needs of our feline patients and to offer hard-to-come-by medical services crucial for their well-being.
At the heart of our vision is a drive to push the envelope on feline research, as discovery underpins every aspect of our work. At NC State, the synergy between research, clinical care and teaching enables us to excel in all areas. By fostering innovation and expanding our capabilities, we can continue to enhance feline medicine. We look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead and are committed to advancing our mission to improve the lives of cats.
— Drs. Margaret Gruen and Alex Lynch