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Our college has unparalleled academic programs — but what happens beyond our classroom walls is pretty exceptional, too.
Students study and socialize alongside a welcoming, tightly connected cohort of peers who, like them, are inquisitive, empathetic and ethically driven. They engage with faculty and staff who are rooting for their success. And they discover countless exciting extracurricular options.
Ignite new passions while studying abroad in spots like South Africa or the Galapagos. Build your skill set with research projects conducted in world-class labs. Kindle lifelong friendships with close-knit classmates. It all happens here, and we want you to be part of it.
OUR ER IS OPEN 24/7/365. Winter weather conditions are on the horizon, and closings are rampant. We wanted our community to know our ER at #NCStateVetMed will remain open for emergencies. Shout out to our top-notch and dedicated ER doctors, technicians and staff! They are simply amazing.
As a reminder, here is important information for our Small Animal Emergency Service: Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Phone: 919-513-6911 Address: 1052 William Moore Dr. Raleigh, NC 27607
More information is available via the 🔗 in our bio....
PREPARING PETS FOR WINTER WEATHER. Temps will be dropping across North Carolina this weekend, and below-freezing temperatures and inclement weather might mean changes in your pets` routines. What should you look for to keep your animals safe in the cold? Our #NCStateVetMed experts shared some tips. ➡️...
CRIME-FIGHTING FORENSICS. Thanks to grants from the National Institute of Justice, Dr. Kelly Meiklejohn, associate professor in the #NCStateVetMed Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, will launch two more studies on improving DNA extraction methods: one tied to illegal leather-making that can involve sea turtles and the other to ensure that more crime-scene samples are authorized for further testing. Read more about this important research at the link in our profile. #DNAresearch #forensics #veterinaryresearch #instituteofjustice...
STEP... INTO THE NEW YEAR! #NCStateVetMed treated over 30,000 patients this year - and we got up close with a variety of these animals. Test your toe trivia and see if you can identify all nine of the paws, claws, hooves and foots. Comment your guesses!
P.S. No need to be a nail biter...the answers will be revealed in the new year!...
PHOENIX RISES: Over the past 34 years, Cynthia Van Der Wiele`s constant companion has been her citron-crested cockatoo, Phoenix.
Van Der Wiele adopted Phoenix while attending @ncstate. It was fitting, then, that Phoenix was referred to #NCStateVetMed when a previously removed mass on her head started to regrow in spring 2023.
NC State veterinarians diagnosed Phoenix with squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, and sought an effective treatment when the cancer resisted surgery and radiation. In-house exotic animal oncology experts proposed an innovative topical treatment that has kept the carcinoma from growing.
Financial support from @petcolove and the Blue Buffalo Pet Cancer Treatment Fund helped make it all possible.
“Treatment for cancer in exotics is definitely challenging to begin with, so to take away the financial hardship for these owners to let them try these new, state-of-the-art treatments, it’s amazing,” says Dr. Tara Harrison, associate professor of exotic animal medicine and lead investigator of the Exotic Species Cancer Research Alliance.
Read Phoenix`s story at the link in our profile....
FACES OF #NCSTATEVETMED: ANNA. We`d like to introduce you to some of the amazing people who keep @ncstatevetmed running! Meet Anna - anesthesia extraordinaire. ✨
1️⃣ What’s your name and what’s your position at #NCStateVetMed?
Anna McClour. I am the Lead Anesthesia Veterinary technician in the anesthesia department. Currently, I am helping restructure the training program within the anesthesia department and throughout the hospital.
2️⃣ What’s your favorite part of your job?
I anesthetize all types of species from the smallest rabbit to the largest draft horse for many different procedures, while being able to teach veterinary students & technicians all about anesthesia.
3️⃣ If you could become any animal, what would you be and why?
If I could be an animal, I’d be a giraffe, even though I’m relatively short. Giraffes thrive in open savannas and adapt to different environments, symbolizing freedom and self-sufficiency. They also live in loose herds, striking a balance between independence and community—able to stand alone when needed, but enjoy connection when desired.
4️⃣ Do you have a pet? If so, what kind and what are they like?
Oh boy, do I have pets! I have four dogs and a kitty named Ivory. I’ve always had a soft spot for misunderstood breeds. My curly tail crew includes Kira, a Belgian Malamute/Chow Chow mix; Bear, an Akita mix; Donut, a Pomeranian (named by my 4-year-old at the time); and the newest addition, Teddy Spaghetti, another Pomeranian I inherited. I used to think I was strictly a big dog person, but since getting Donut, I’ve fallen in love with small dogs—especially Pomeranians! They may be tiny, but they’ve got a big dog personality. Lately, all my coworkers know to call me if there’s a Pomeranian in the hospital, because I can’t resist going to snuggle them!...
`BIEN DANS SA PEAU`: When Dr. Mickaël Pinto interviewed for a dermatology internship at #NCStateVetMed in fall 2021, the French veterinarian was delighted to learn how warmly the College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed international trainees.
Now in the second year of a dermatology residency, Pinto has become "bien dans sa peau" — comfortable in his skin — thanks to learning experiences and mentorship opportunities across the college and Veterinary Hospital.
"I feel like this is the place to be," he says.
Get the skinny on Pinto, our final featured house officer of 2024, at the link in our profile....
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 Community and Culture that organizes programming and initiatives to enhance the inclusivity 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.
