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Trainee-Centered Learning

Lead in preparing adaptable, career-ready professionals.

Four-Year Objectives

  1. Provide innovative, integrated, and dynamic curricula that empower all learners
  2. Ensure resources that foster well-being and academic and personal success.
  3. Cultivate and recognize outstanding educators

Strategic Plan in Action

In Fall 2024, our college launched a brand new, innovative curriculum built around the AAVMC’s Competency-Based Veterinary Education model (CBVE) with adjustments made for the particular needs of our state. As of January 1, 2026, the rollout of the new curriculum is 50% complete.

National Licensing Exam Pass Rate

Internship Match Rate

Facts and Figures

99%

Degree Achievement Rate

95%

Of DVM Students are Employed by Graduation

15

Published Manuscripts by CVM Faculty on Curricular and Education Discoveries

View a story below to see how we are living our strategic plan

A male veterinary student smiles at two of his mentors, who are looking at slides in a pathology lab.

Equine Colic, Coastal Microplastics and So Much More: Summer Research Program Sees Record Participation and New Projects

The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Scholars Program offers DVM students with little lab experience a paid opportunity to pursue their research interests under faculty mentorship.

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A woman working in a lab.

NC State’s Dual DVM/Ph.D. Program Ups the Ante on Life-Changing Research

Between 30 and 35 students typically apply each year, and only two exceptional students with extensive research backgrounds and proven leadership skills are admitted to gain veterinary expertise while seeking scientific answers.

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Dr. Seth Bowden, a cardiology resident at the NC State Veterinary Hospital, leans against a wall in the hallway outside the cardiology service at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. A strand of decorative hearts hangs to his right.

Cardiology is a Work of Heart for Resident Who Adopted Former Patient

Third-year cardiology resident Dr. Seth Bowden has been both the veterinarian and client for the same patient at the NC State Veterinary Hospital, giving him a unique perspective on cardiac care.

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