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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 equity and inclusion and nurtures well-being for all
  2. Recruit, develop, and retain outstanding and diverse faculty, staff, and trainees. (Links to Strategy 2.1)
  3. Foster a culture of open, transparent, and multi-directional communication throughout the College
  4. Manage resources to grow and sustain mission areas

Metric of Success

  1. Hiring, promotion and retention statistics for our faculty and staff
  2. Community participation in leadership and professional development programs
  3. Community participation in College of Veterinary Medicine activities

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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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