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CORRESPONDENT CATCH-UP. Our #NCStateVetMed From the Field students have been learning, growing and smiling through the past few weeks all over the country! Read up on Ally`s experiences on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, Chase`s work with @kyfishwildlife, Caitlyn`s equine hospital internships and Meghan`s time with the @may_wildlife_center using the link in our bio....
ICYMI. We can`t let #NationalFarrierWeek go by without a shoutout to our #NCStateVetMed world-renowned expert Dr. Raul Bras! Dr. Bras, who grew up in Puerto Rico, completed the farrier program at Cornell University in 2007 and, in 2010, became a Certified Journeyman Farrier of the American Farriers Association. In 2015, he was inducted into the International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame. “We don’t have enough equine vets,” says Bras, who arrived at NC State University last fall. “I have so much passion and dedication for this work. I just want to be inspiring to young students to help them see there could be something bigger in their careers.” Read about how he`s training the next generation of veterinary healers on the art of keeping horse hooves healthy at the link in our profile. #equinemedicine #farrier #vetschool #vetstudent...
PUPDATE #4: JULY 11, 2024. The #NCStateVetMed red wolf puppies are almost nine weeks old and growing quickly! Our @carnivoreconservationcrew does swift checkups with extra precautions such as using gloves and scruffing when handling the puppies. During the past few weeks, both puppies received their distemper vaccines and deworming, while their father, Jewell, kept a close eye from a nearby pen. The puppies have also been seen running and playing in their enclosures! Learn more about @ncstate’s crucial role in the red wolf recovery program from Dr. Tara Harrison and the @carnivoreconservationcrew co-president Sean Hubbard, who recently shared their insights with @915wunc’s Broadside podcast using the 🔗 in our bio....
NEW PHP LEADER: Dr. Kaori Sakamoto, a pathologist at the University of Georgia who received her DVM from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, is the new leader of the #NCStateVetMed Department of Population Health and Pathobiology. “I went to the vet school wanting to be an aquatic vet, and sophomore year I had pathology, and they were just amazing teachers,” Sakamoto says. “I just fell in love with pathology. It’s just so challenging and interesting, and every day is different.” Read more about her in the link in our profile. #problemsolvers #pathologists #vetpath...
FROM THE FIELD: ALLY. Love is in the air on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. Over the past week, #NCStateVetMed student Ally Elliott helped release three new bulls into the herd in the north pasture, roped a calf needing veterinary care and assisted at a white tail deer breeding farm. She also offers an update on Pepper, the bison calf: "She is getting bigger and stronger by the day and unfortunately a bit spicier — haha!" Read her dispatch at the link in our profile. #vetstudent #vetschool #internship #rosebudreservation #nativeamerican #bison...
A FEARLESS FOURTH. While we’re preparing for food and fireworks and other July 4th festivities, we need to keep our pets in mind, too. We talked with Dr. Mariea Ross-Estrada, small animal primary care clinician at #NCStateVetMed, for some tips on how we can celebrate and comfort our pets during this sometimes-stressful holiday.
SHARING FOOD SAFELY: Many people foods can lead to serious stomach upset in our pets. 🍉 If you want to share a sweet treat with your pets, try seedless watermelon and cut it into small, easy-to-digest cubes. 🍉 You can also give your pets a few bites of unseasoned, fully-cooked meat or corn that has been removed from the cob.
FEARSOME FIREWORKS: It’s best to leave pets at home when attending fireworks shows. 🎇 If your presence comforts them, try to remain at home and nearby - occasionally providing comforting words or soothing rubs. 🎇 If your pets want to hide, create a safe space for them, such as a cozy spot under the bed or in a dark closet. 🎇 Try a device such as a thundershirt. The gentle pressure these wraps provide can help our animals feel safe, similar to how we feel during a hug.
HUMIDITY AND HEAT: Temperatures are expected to climb again, and keeping your pets cool is important. ☀️ Your pets will inevitably need to go out for bathroom breaks. Try to keep walks as short as possible while sticking to shaded and grassy areas to protect paw pads. ☀️ Make sure your pet has access to plenty of fresh, clean water. Water can evaporate more quickly in the heat, so refilling the water bowl is important. Additionally, you can add a few ice cubes to their water to keep it cool and refreshing. ☀️ Create cool and shaded spaces for any outdoor pets such as dog and cat houses fitted with air conditioning or fans. ☀️ Keep a close eye on your pet for signs of heatstroke, which can include excessive panting, difficulty breathing, racing heart and excessive drooling. When in doubt, contact your vet and have your pet evaluated....
RELIEF FOR RUMINANTS. Fifty-seven DVM students are spending their summers immersed in mentored lab research studies through the 10-week #NCStateVetMed Veterinary Scholars Program. We’re highlighting a few projects to showcase their aptitude and innovation. Our first project features rising second-year students Dileydis Soto Montes and Sara Fitzgerald. They’ve been working with mentor Dr. Jennifer Halleran on finding the most effective ways to administer pain medication to goats with urinary blockages. Learn more about the study and their experience by using the link in our profile....
FROM THE FIELD: MEGHAN. At the @may_wildlife_center in Banner Elk, North Carolina, #NCStateVetMed student Meghan Chung has been getting a lot of hands-on experience with a wide range of animals, including a red-bellied snake, American crows, a bullfrog, white-tailed deer fawns and a little brown bat. Being able to mentor @lmc.edu undergraduates working there has been meaningful as well. Read her dispatch at the link in our profile. #wildlife #wildliferehabilitation #vetstudent #vetschool...
The College of Veterinary Medicine is home to a diverse, talented group of students from a wide variety of backgrounds. No matter who you are or where you’re coming from, there’s a place for you on our campus.
Fostering equity and inclusion is critical to our university’s mission. Within the college, we have a dedicated Office of Diversity that organizes programming and initiatives to enhance the diversity of the veterinary profession and the cultural competence of our students.
We believe varied perspectives and experiences are what make this college strong. We also believe in building our community as a team, so your input and ideas will be valued, and every part of you will be embraced.
We’re wildly supportive of one another. We also have a lot of fun together. We can find a reason to celebrate almost anything.
We focus on supporting the whole student, mind and body, so you’ll have access to holistic resources that reach well beyond your coursework.
Whether you’re expanding your mind, mapping out your future, making new connections or teaming up with staff ready to help you face any challenge, you’ll find ample ways to better yourself and thrive here.