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A Caring, Collaborative Culture
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.
VMCAS EXPLAINED, FINAL EPISODE. As you cross the t’s and dot the i’s on your #vetschool application to #NCStateVetMed, take a minute to confirm everything is correct by checking out the final episode of VMCAS EXPLAINED. Watch all the videos and get insider tips using the link in our bio! ...
CARE FOR CARERS: #NCStateVetMed provides world-class care for every pet that comes to our Veterinary Hospital. But who looks after these animals’ caregivers in return? Meet Rebecca Maher and Morgan Josey, clinical social workers with the hospital’s Family and Community Services team. The duo helps pet owners, veterinarians and #vetmed students navigate complex emotions around animal illness, treatment and death. Read more about their vital work at the link in our bio. ...
HOUSE GAMES! We’re not quite Hogwarts, but #NCStateVetMed has something in common with the world of Harry Potter. All faculty, staff and students are sorted into four houses as part of a college-wide wellness initiative. Throughout the academic year, the houses, which boast groups of students reflecting different backgrounds and areas of study - compete to earn points by participating in various campus events. One of the best events is the annual House Games where students compete in three-legged races, inflatable jousting, obstacle courses and so much more. ...
TAKING INFECTION BY THE HORNS: Jax, a 3-year-old male bongo from @virginiazoo, recently came to #NCStateVetMed with an infection in his horns from playing too roughly in the dirt. Using the @ncstate Veterinary Hospital`s new equine CT machine, the 450-pound forest antelope`s care team pinpointed the infection`s spread and decided to amputate part of Jax`s horns to prevent it from recurring. Together with The Virginia Zoo`s vets, #NCState specialists in exotic and ruminant medicine, anesthesia and radiology treated Jax`s infection and trimmed his horns to a safe level for antelope antics. ...
TUNE IN TONIGHT! Featured in the premiere episode of the new @PBS series "Evolution Earth" will be #NCStateVetMed faculty Greg Lewbart and Eli Cohen and students Alyssa Valentine (`25) and Emily Inkrote (`24) and their research into how the marine iguanas of the Galápagos have adapted their size in response to El Niño events. Lewbart, professor of aquatic, wildlife and zoological medicine, and Cohen, clinical professor of radiology, have been part of a team that has been radiographing the iguanas since 2016. PBS says the series, debuting tonight at 10 p.m. @mypbsnc, will embark "on a global expedition to reveal the animals keeping pace with a planet changing at superspeed." ...
SMOOOOOTH BRAIN. It’s #GingerCatAppreciationDay and we’re appreciating the special qualities that make orange cats, well...orange. Learn more about the holiday and why it was started using the link in our bio!
(big shoutouts to our ginger cat models: Mango, PeeDee and Jinx!) 😻 ...
ICYMI: Over the summer months, #NCStateVetMed has continued to have a huge impact on our community, from research into dog dementia to opportunities for law enforcement officers to learn about equine abuse. And Leo, Kacie and Bentley, among other beloved pets, were the happy recipients of our life-saving care. Make sure you didn`t miss any news using the link in our bio. ...
IT`S CALVING SEASON! Twins Bonnie and Clyde arrived early Tuesday and immediately stole our hearts. They joined 2-week-old Slurpee, whose assigned dairy herd number was 711 so we knew what her name had to be. Calf hooves look squishy because they are covered in something called eponychium that protects the amniotic sacs and their moms during the birth. They shed the covering over time. Our #NCStateVetMed dairy herd is up to about 45 cows and calves. ...
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.
