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College of Veterinary Medicine

Innovative, Patient-Centered Care

Deliver compassionate, state-of-the-art care in a dynamic educational environment.

Four-Year Objectives

  1. Advance patient care through discovery and innovation.
  2. Provide flexible experiential learning that prepares all CVM trainees for success.
  3. Support educational, research, and patient care missions in a safe, well-balanced work environment.
  4. Partner with the community to provide compassionate, comprehensive care. (Links to Goal 4)

Strategic Plan in Action

See how we are achieving these objectives

91%

Of clients say the NC State health care team provided compassionate care for their animal

91%

Of house officers would recommend their NC State training program

12

Clinical trials conducted at NC State for evaluation and innovative therapies

0.28

Moderate to severe incidents in our facilities per 1,000 accessions, ensuring patient safety

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

People working with a dog.

How Our Researchers Are Leading the Way in Canine Epilepsy Research

ed by Professor of Neurology Dr. Karen Muñana and Research Specialist and Registered Veterinary Technician Julie Nettifee, researchers at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine are working to better understand the disorder’s origins, find better treatment options and improve the quality of life for both animals and owners.

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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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A woman with shoulder-length light brown hair smiles at the camera in the Veterinary Hospital's intensive care unit.

House Officer Highlight: Army Veterinarian Sees Animals at Their Worst to Help Them Feel Their Best

Dr. Candace Wimbish, an Army major and third-year emergency and critical care resident at the NC State Veterinary Hospital, keeps a cool head while providing life-saving care to beloved pets.

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