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When Michael and Lindsey Meredith paid an emergency visit to the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine with their German short-haired pointer, they left with bad news but with grateful hearts for the care Gus received in Raleigh.
The couple, who live in Cincinnati, Ohio, had been visiting relatives in Virginia Beach when Gus became lethargic and had difficulty shutting his mouth. After the Merediths transported Gus to Raleigh, Dr. Megan Gragg, a resident in neurology, took charge of the case and a few days later had the difficult task of telling the couple that Gus, whom they called their child, had lymphoma.
The Merediths recently honored Dr. Gragg for her caring ways with a Coat of Excellence, an NC State program that helps clients recognize clinicians, interns, residents or staff members who touched them and their pet’s life in a meaningful way.
“When Dr. Gragg came in, she was sitting on the floor crying with us, and that was pretty special, the relationship that we developed in like four or five days,” said Michael Meredith, who with wife Lindsey joined the celebration at the NC State Veterinary Hospital via Zoom. “We love you, Megan.”
Lindsey broke in, “We felt very seen and heard by you and so grateful that we were able to get the answers that so many people are never given with their pets and that`s why we wanted to honor you, Megan.”
An MRI and spinal tap had confirmed the diagnosis, which has a poor outcome in dogs, Gragg said, with survival time usually being a couple months.
“They were able to take that diagnosis and get back home and then they pursued chemotherapy in Ohio,” said Gragg, noting the Merediths had three more weeks of love with Gus. “To be recognized in this way feels really special. I think a lot of residency is kind of just putting your head down and grinding, and so being able to be recognized like this, I’m really grateful.”
#veterinarycare #veterinaryhospital #coatofexcellence #NCStateVetMed
Antimicrobial resistance has become a critical issue in veterinary medicine, and Kate Bessette`s research project is focused on ensuring that animal managers understand when and when not to prescribe antibiotics. During her last stretch, she traveled more than 800 miles to talk with focus groups of workers from five dairies — one that milks 8,000 cows a day! — across Texas and New Mexico about their knowledge of antibiotic use. 🐮 She`s picking up patterns now and is excited to compare her new information with what she gets next in Georgia and Florida.
"Seeing those trends develop from the two trips made our research goals feel tangible and reinforced the value of hearing directly from those who manage the care of our dairy cattle every day," she says.
Get the rest of her #FromtheField insights:
http://ncst.at/WkM150Zib8s
Calf raising and animal showing are just two of the things that Isabella Black has experienced this summer as an intern with Heritage Vet Partners, an agency that works with rural veterinary clinics in 28 states. The High Point, North Carolina, native spent some time helping at her hometown clinic before heading off on her large animal adventure.
In Indiana and Ohio so far, Black, part of our DVM class of 2028, has gotten plenty of practice in all things cow, calf, embryo and pregnancy check. In two days, her team of three pulled (delivered) and cleaned 20 calves in an aseptic manner, minimizing their exposure to as many germs as possible.
She`s had some fun with dogs, kittens and a pig, too.
Read her #FromtheField dispatch at the link in our profile. #vetstudent #summerinternship
Outer Banks native Sydney MacDonald has grown up around the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City, NC.
Now, as a veterinary student at @NCState, she is determined to show that tournament-caught fish can be used for scientific data, giving lasting value to every fish that lands on the dock.
For the second year in a row, she took samples from tournament trophies, believing that her work can open a window into ocean health by setting a baseline for fish health that can be tracked over time — each year, in fact, at the tournament.
Find her dispatch From the Field at the link in our profile. @bigrocktournament @ncmarinefisheries
#FromtheField #veterinarystudent #aquaticresearch #fishdoctor #NCStateVetMed
We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new space of quiet comfort for our NC State Veterinary Hospital clients and staff! 💗
The seeds of the new Ross C. Levin Quiet Room in Honor of Jake the Therapy Dog were planted 13 years ago when Levin walked into the hospital`s designated bereavement room and braced himself to hear a difficult diagnosis about his golden retriever Max.
Happily, Max`s cancer turned out to be benign, and the dog lived another three years. Since then, Levin has been joined by Jake, another golden he rescued and then trained as a therapy dog. 😻 The two have made more than 350 visits to hospitals, elder care facilities and other places in need of smiles.
Watching Jake`s presence completely transform a room sparked an idea in Levin, and he generously supported the complete renovation of the Quiet Room in honor of Jake, including portraits of the pup that he had commissioned.
Levin’s hope is that the space he found a bit cold 13 years ago is now as inviting as a warm blanket and more accurately reflects the kindness and compassionate care he has found at NC State.
“We’ve seen firsthand how even small acts of compassion can have an extraordinary impact on anyone facing a difficult moment, and that`s what this room represents,” Levin said at a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week. ✂️“May it soften difficult conversations, support healing and continue the tradition that makes the CVM and the Terry Companion Animal Medical Center so special.”
#givingback #generousdonors #ncstatevetmed #ncstateveterinaryhospital #RossLevin
Before Madison Henderson started her @boehringer_ingelheim fellowship supporting #ebola-fighting efforts at the @usdagov, she traveled to Peru, learning lessons in cultural competency that will stay with her throughout her veterinary career. 🗺️
"Cultural competence directly affects the human-animal bond by improving client communication, fostering trust and helping veterinarians navigate the unique cultural views individuals hold regarding animal care and end-of-life decisions," she says.
Don`t miss the rest of her Peru takeaways in her #FromtheField dispatch linked in our profile.
#vetstudent #culturalcompetency #ebolafight
🎉 Dogs 99 and 100 have been enrolled in our ground-breaking longitudinal study on canine aging — a milestone worth marking!🎉
The study, launched by Dr. Natasha Olby and colleagues in 2018, is following what happens to dogs as they age and has led to tools to measure decline, all of which has implications for aging and Alzheimer’s research in humans. 🔥
The study has also produced a biobank and database that could be used for scores of new research into canine diseases, with data already contributing to two other exciting NC State research projects!
Find a Q&A with Olby and get up to date on the research at the link in our profile!
#canineaging #doglover #doglife #geriatrics #alzheimersresearch #veterinaryresearch
Affirmation received. ❤️
#FromtheField correspondent Kate Bessette shares that her experience at her first dairy farm visit of the summer has already cemented her love of pursuing veterinary medicine, educating neighbors and serving diverse communities. 🐮
As a Veterinary Scholars Program participant, Kate is working with Dr. Derek Foster, professor of ruminant medicine, on a research project, using her Spanish skills to talk with workers in Florida, Georgia, Texas, New Mexico and California about their knowledge of prudent drug use in animals.
Find out what she`s learned at the link in our profile.
#FromtheField #studentresearch #VSP #dairyfarm #dairyworkers
#TraineeCenteredLearning is what we`re about.
When people talk about the excellent veterinary education NC State University provides, they most often are thinking of our four-year students leaving as world-class veterinarians.
At the NC State Veterinary Hospital, however, our faculty members and clinicians are training our fourth-year students AND residents, interns and fellows, doctors of veterinary medicine who look to NC State`s experts for advanced learning in their specialties. 👩🔬
🔥 Tonight, we recognized 61 house officers, as we call them, who finished their advanced programs across 30 different specialties and will be heading into their exciting futures.🔥
Erin Lempp is our #NCStateVetMed house officer coordinator who gets to welcome them as they come and say goodbye to them as they go.
"This time of year is always bittersweet for me," she says. "Seeing the tremendous growth and confidence in our interns and residents makes my job incredibly rewarding. I`m so grateful to be part of their story, and I`ll always be cheering them on from the sidelines."
Dr. Joshua Stern, associate dean for research and graduate studies, also recognized those who completed the college`s Veterinary Academic Leaders Program, which helps prepare house officers for careers in academia at a time when veterinary shortages are leading to crises.👩⚕️
The week of June 15, we and Lempp will get to welcome 20 new interns to Raleigh, and in July, 37 new residents, four speciality interns and three fellows will begin training at NC State, one of only four medical campuses in North Carolina. Seven of those doctors arriving for specialty training are returning NC State DVM alumni! 🐺
"As one chapter closes, another begins!" Lempp says. "I’m already looking forward to building connections with our incoming group and working hard to ensure they know they always have a trusted sounding board and support system in me."
#thrivingcollegecommunity #veterinarytraining @lifechangers
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 April Norris, Head of Communications, Marketing and Outreach 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.