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College of Veterinary Medicine

Thriving College Community

Build a common sense of purpose, pride, and belonging.

Four-Year Objectives

  1. Commit to a values-driven culture that prioritizes and nurtures well-being for all
  2. Recruit, develop, and retain outstanding faculty, staff, and trainees.
  3. Foster a culture of open, transparent, and multi-directional communication throughout the College
  4. Manage resources to grow and sustain mission areas

Strategic Plan in Action

See our progress as of January 1, 2025

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Hiring and Retention

83%

Faculty and staff retention rate

161

New hires, including 146 staff members and 15 faculty members

61

Staff members promoted

14

Faculty members promoted

Community Engagement

45

Community members attended or completed a college-funded certification or training

84

Community members attended professional development or leadership seminars hosted by the college

57

Community members attended a conference funded by the college

19

Faculty and staff members utilized tuition waiver employee benefits

6

Faculty that took a sabbatical

VIEW A STORY BELOW TO SEE HOW WE ARE LIVING OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

Two people talking.

Mentorship Program Pairing Alumni with Students Already Changing Lives

“Just being with them, getting to know them, understanding some of their challenges and being able to help with those challenges, it’s very rewarding,” says alumni mentor Dr. Jay Chambers, NC State DVM Class of 1987. “It’s just been a joy to me to be a part of it.”

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NC State SAVMA board members Anna Jones, Mary Emfinger, Max Seda and Robin Gallagher pose in front of an AVMA-branded backdrop at a conference. Emfinger, second from left, holds an NC State flag and plaque in her right hand.

Connecting the College Community

The association, known as SAVMA, is the umbrella organization for clubs across the College of Veterinary Medicine and hosts student-centered social, professional and support events throughout the year.

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The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine orientation for the Class of 2028

Welcoming NC State’s Veterinary Class of 2028

The Class of 2028, which is 125 strong after NC lawmakers approved increasing incoming cohorts from 100 last fall, brings extra excellence and exuberance to the College of Veterinary Medicine campus during orientation this week.

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