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PHOENIX RISES: Over the past 34 years, Cynthia Van Der Wiele`s constant companion has been her citron-crested cockatoo, Phoenix.
Van Der Wiele adopted Phoenix while attending @ncstate. It was fitting, then, that Phoenix was referred to #NCStateVetMed when a previously removed mass on her head started to regrow in spring 2023.
NC State veterinarians diagnosed Phoenix with squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, and sought an effective treatment when the cancer resisted surgery and radiation. In-house exotic animal oncology experts proposed an innovative topical treatment that has kept the carcinoma from growing.
Financial support from @petcolove and the Blue Buffalo Pet Cancer Treatment Fund helped make it all possible.
“Treatment for cancer in exotics is definitely challenging to begin with, so to take away the financial hardship for these owners to let them try these new, state-of-the-art treatments, it’s amazing,” says Dr. Tara Harrison, associate professor of exotic animal medicine and lead investigator of the Exotic Species Cancer Research Alliance.
Read Phoenix`s story at the link in our profile.
FACES OF #NCSTATEVETMED: ANNA. We`d like to introduce you to some of the amazing people who keep @ncstatevetmed running! Meet Anna - anesthesia extraordinaire. ✨
1️⃣ What’s your name and what’s your position at #NCStateVetMed?
Anna McClour. I am the Lead Anesthesia Veterinary technician in the anesthesia department. Currently, I am helping restructure the training program within the anesthesia department and throughout the hospital.
2️⃣ What’s your favorite part of your job?
I anesthetize all types of species from the smallest rabbit to the largest draft horse for many different procedures, while being able to teach veterinary students & technicians all about anesthesia.
3️⃣ If you could become any animal, what would you be and why?
If I could be an animal, I’d be a giraffe, even though I’m relatively short. Giraffes thrive in open savannas and adapt to different environments, symbolizing freedom and self-sufficiency. They also live in loose herds, striking a balance between independence and community—able to stand alone when needed, but enjoy connection when desired.
4️⃣ Do you have a pet? If so, what kind and what are they like?
Oh boy, do I have pets! I have four dogs and a kitty named Ivory. I’ve always had a soft spot for misunderstood breeds. My curly tail crew includes Kira, a Belgian Malamute/Chow Chow mix; Bear, an Akita mix; Donut, a Pomeranian (named by my 4-year-old at the time); and the newest addition, Teddy Spaghetti, another Pomeranian I inherited. I used to think I was strictly a big dog person, but since getting Donut, I’ve fallen in love with small dogs—especially Pomeranians! They may be tiny, but they’ve got a big dog personality. Lately, all my coworkers know to call me if there’s a Pomeranian in the hospital, because I can’t resist going to snuggle them!
`BIEN DANS SA PEAU`: When Dr. Mickaël Pinto interviewed for a dermatology internship at #NCStateVetMed in fall 2021, the French veterinarian was delighted to learn how warmly the College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed international trainees.
Now in the second year of a dermatology residency, Pinto has become "bien dans sa peau" — comfortable in his skin — thanks to learning experiences and mentorship opportunities across the college and Veterinary Hospital.
"I feel like this is the place to be," he says.
Get the skinny on Pinto, our final featured house officer of 2024, at the link in our profile.
IN BLACK AND WHITE. A recent CT scan at #NCStateVetMed showed that Dwight, an African penguin, had been walking unsteadily because he had a bone infection in his spine. Our partners at the @greensborosciencecenter brought Dwight to Raleigh so that our exotic animal experts and state-of-the-art equipment could help determine why he was walking with an odd gait. Dwight was treated with acupuncture and is being treated with antibiotics and antifungals, and we`re happy to report that he is on the mend! Our exotics and avian experts are available to treat all sorts of animals and pets. From parrot wellness exams to penguin CTs, we`ve got you covered.
HANDS-ON LEARNING: Our #NCStateVetMed students closed out the fall semester by participating in fast-paced, intensive courses for specialized learning in topics ranging from animal welfare and neuroscience research to equine anesthesia and minimally invasive surgery techniques. The weeklong courses allow students to explore their interests and engage in extra hands-on experiential learning.
Take a quick look at some of what our students learned during their selectives over the last two weeks.
Students in the mobile selective hospital spent time in Washington, North Carolina. Under the direction of John Ladner, the college’s mobile hospital operations coordinator, students worked with community members to spay and neuter nearly 60 free-roaming cats. In addition to honing their veterinary medical skills, students learned how to work with volunteers and communities to address challenges.
In the “Global Hot Topics in Shelter Animal Welfare” selective led by Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia, students visited animal shelters in Wake and Orange counties to learn from veterinarians at the community frontline of animal well-being. Veterinarians from Mexico, Ecuador and Brazil also virtually conferenced in to lend Latin American perspectives on shelter animal welfare.
Led by Dr. Kelly Meiklejohn, an associate professor of forensic biology, the “Crime Scene to Courtroom” selective introduced students to collecting forensic evidence from crime scenes, performing animal exams and creating medical reports to help students better understand cases of animal abuse and neglect.
P.S. We`re so proud of you all! Congrats on the end of the semester and enjoy your holiday break. See you in the new year! 🎉
AT THE FOREFRONT. Dr. Gustavo Machado, associate professor of emerging and transboundary diseases at #NCStateVetMed, has led the research and design of a cloud-based computer program that is critical to a #USDA plan to begin tracking the movement of swine across the United States next year. More than 15,000 swine farms across 23 states already have registered to use RABapp, which will help stop the spread of deadly diseases. Read more at the link in our profile. #biosecurity #swineindustry #problemsolvers #innovators
LESSONS IN GOAT GASTRONOMY: Ruminants, like fainting goats Stella and Dolly, love to eat things they shouldn’t. When these gutsy girls got into hard-to-stomach snacks on not one, but two occasions this year, #NCStateVetMed farm animal experts were only a call away.
“When I called and heard NC State’s vets say, ‘How soon can you be here?’ I had a sliver of peace,” says owner Jan Hight. “That just was so comforting."
But what was causing these therapy goats` indigestion? Read how our ruminant experts pieced together the puzzle at the link in our bio.
RURAL SCHOLARS APP: NOW OPEN! #NCStateVetMed`s Randall B. Terry Jr. Rural Veterinary Scholars Program is coming back this summer - and applications are due by January 6, 2025.
With the number of practicing food animal veterinarians in decline, we`re working on connecting interested students with livestock veterinarians in rural areas and giving them the mentorship and support to pursue careers in this specialization.
Learn more about the 10-week program and submit your application using the link in our bio.
Social Media Policies
To help you identify and avoid potential problems, this page guides you in the use of social media as a representative of NC State and the College of Veterinary Medicine. These guidelines are examples of best practices from various institutions and are intended to help you use social media effectively, follow university policies and protect your personal and professional reputation.
Social Media Best Practices
RESPECT OTHERS
Don’t post material that is profane, libelous, obscene, threatening, abusive, harassing, hateful, defamatory or embarrassing to anyone. NC State encourages freedom of expression and recognizes the value of diverse opinions. Social media users are free to discuss topics and disagree with one another, but please be respectful of others’ opinions. You are more likely to achieve your goals if you are constructive and respectful while discussing a bad experience or disagreeing with a concept or person.
BE ACCURATE
Make sure that you have all the facts before you post. It’s better to verify information with a source first than to have to post a correction or retraction later. Cite and link to your sources whenever possible — that’s how you build trust.
REALIZE YOUR POSTS ARE PUBLIC
There is no such thing as a private social media site. Search engines can turn up posts years after the posting date. Comments can be forwarded or copied. Archival systems save information even if you delete the post. In addition, as an employee of a public university, your social media accounts are subject to the North Carolina Public Records Act. Be sure that you won’t regret tomorrow what you post today.
BE TRANSPARENT
If you participate in or maintain a social media account on behalf of the department or unit, clearly state your role and goals on the account. Keep in mind that if you are posting with a university username, other users view what you post as coming from the university. Your posts directly reflect on NC State and the college. The line between professional and personal business is sometimes blurred.
BE RESPONSIBLE
What you write is ultimately your responsibility – but remember that it reflects on NC State and the College of Veterinary Medicine. Participation in social media on behalf of NC State is not a right, but an opportunity. As a representative of NC State and the college, you have more responsibility than average users about what you post on social media. Realize that there can be consequences for things that you communicate online.
BE A VALUED COMMUNITY MEMBER
If you use your social media account to comment on someone’s blog or other social media site, make sure it is appropriate for you to comment in your capacity as a representative of NC State and that you are contributing valuable insights.
KEEP YOUR PERSONAL VIEWS SEPARATE
Uphold the university’s mission and values in your activities. Don’t include political comments or comments on social issues, and do not conduct any political activities on behalf of any party or candidate. Do not represent your personal opinions as being endorsed by the university, the college or any of its organizations.
BE THOUGHTFUL
If you have any questions about whether it is appropriate to write about certain kinds of material in your role as an NC State employee, contact CVMCommunications@ncsu.edu before you post.
RESPECT TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHT
Always give people proper credit for their work, and make sure you have the right to use something before you share it. Secure written permission prior to using/incorporating any copyrighted or proprietary materials except when such material is covered under Fair Use provisions. If you are unsure whether certain content is protected by intellectual property laws, contact the director of the Copyright and Digital Scholarship Center or the Office of General Counsel.
KEEP IN MIND OTHER UNIVERSITY POLICIES
These guidelines do not affect other university policies, regulations or rules that might apply to the use of social media, including but not limited to the Computer Use Policy; Computer Use Regulation; Copyright Regulation; Use of the University’s Names, Marks, Symbols, Images, and Copyrights; Trademark Licensing Rules; University Record Retention and Disposition Regulations; and Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy.
College of Veterinary Medicine Student Guidelines
- No pictures of any animal within the college, including client-owned animals, surgery patients, TAU animals, anatomy cadavers, or cadavers/cadaver parts used in wet labs, may be posted to any website or social media application.
- The CVM social media policy is in place to protect our college, our students, and the animals we care for or learn from. Posting pictures of our patients violates our professional relationship with our patients and clients. Additionally, posting pictures of teaching animals or cadavers can easily be misinterpreted and damage the college’s reputation and good will.
- Any violation of this rule is considered evidence of non-academic misconduct and will result in referral to the College Committee on Academic Performance and Student Conduct and Success, with the possible result of dismissal from the DVM professional program.
- Students are free to re-share content in posts from the official @NCStateVetMed accounts.
Veterinary Hospital Social Media Policy
- All information relating to NC State Veterinary Hospital clients is confidential, insofar as the information is obtained through and in the course of a patient’s Veterinary Hospital visit or treatment.
- The confidential information may include, but is not limited to, the nature of the patient’s illness, its cause, its treatment, any information disclosed by the client relating to the patient’s treatment, anything learned from the patient’s examination, the client’s reactions, all client financial and billing information, and any other personal client information.
- Even the knowledge that the patient is being treated at the Veterinary Hospital shall be considered confidential and shall not be volunteered or acknowledged by Veterinary Hospital staff, except as authorized or required by law.
- Distribution or display of any client information relating to a patient’s Veterinary Hospital treatment is prohibited, except for approved, internal educational purposes or approved communications purposes. In this situation, specific client or patient identifying information will be removed. Such distribution or display includes, but is not limited to, photographs, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or any other form of written or electronic media.
- Client authorization is required for any non-educational distributions or displays (e.g. marketing.)
NC State Social Media Policy
To help university units make effective use of social media, NC State adopted a social media policy in June 2015. The policy establishes procedures for launching social media accounts for an NC State unit, obtaining official university recognition and managing accounts in accordance with existing campus and state policies. Read the full policy at policies.ncsu.edu, but read on for highlights.
- The university’s social media policy does not apply to student organizations as they are independent of the college and the university.
- Social media accounts cannot be used for political activities.
- Identification, promotion or endorsement of commercial goods and services provided by non-university organizations or individuals on department or unit social media accounts is strictly regulated. See section 5.3 of the full policy for details.
- Contacting Burgetta Eplin Wheeler, interim director of communications and marketing, is the starting point to any CVM unit/group seeking to launch a social media account on behalf of the college. CVM Communications and Marketing manages all recognized social media accounts for the college.
More Information
Looking for more information about the CVM’s Office of Communications and Marketing or trying to get in contact with the team? Visit the office’s website.