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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)

Metrics of Success

  1. Surveys of patient outcomes and client satisfaction
  2. Development of new clinical programs
  3. Creation of clinical trials for evaluation and innovative therapies

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

An ophthalmologist examines a horse's eye.

Groundbreaking Transplant at NC State Helps Jumping Horse Stay the Course

Aided by cutting-edge growth factor research and state-of-the-art ultrasound technology, NC State ophthalmologists successfully performed one of the largest equine corneal transplants ever reported.

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Partnering with Police: Rehab’s Role Critical as NC State Helps Nitro Get His Groove Back

The Cary Police dog’s journey since knee surgery in December has had several setbacks, showing how rehabilitation is a roll-with-it and pivot practice at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. 

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Dule’s Cancer Care at NC State Keeps Owner Duly Impressed

Empathetic care at NC State and funding from Petco Love and the Blue Buffalo Pet Cancer Treatment Fund have made a 13-year-old tabby’s five-year journey with an injection-site sarcoma easier on the feline’s family.

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