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Golden Retriever standing on sand dune

Sep 9, 2019

Hurricane Dorian: How to Help People, Animals in Need

As disaster response efforts continue within the wide swath of areas affected by Hurricane Dorian, relief efforts are underway for people and animals impacted by the storm. There are several ways you can help. A donation to the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Disaster Relief Fund supports animals that have been rescued and sheltered.…
satellite image of hurricane

Sep 1, 2019

Hurricane Dorian Preparedness: Tips for Animal Owners

A still-strong Hurricane Dorian unloaded heavy rain and dangerous winds of up to 110 mph on coastal areas of the Carolinas Thursday afternoon, causing widespread power outages and spawning multiple tornadoes. The National Hurricane Center said Dorian was traveling north at 8 mph and wavering between a Category 2 and 3 hurricane at 2 p.m.…
Student in graduation gown on stage.

May 3, 2019

CVM Class of 2019 Graduation

Their lives have gone in very different directions over four years. Soon, they’ll stand together again one last time. The 99 members of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2019 will walk across the graduation stage during the traditional oath and hooding ceremony 6 p.m. May 10 at the McKimmon Center and…
Kilo the bloodhound gets surgery

Apr 8, 2019

After shooting, K-9 Kilo Back Home Following Surgery at NC State

Kilo, a 2-year-old bloodhound, has returned home to South Carolina following his successful orthopedic surgery at the NC State Veterinary Hospital.
horseshoe plaque with ribbon

Feb 11, 2019

A Friendship, a Hurricane and a Lasting Tribute

Brett Wu and Ashley Zibura became friends while on the rowing team at Brandeis University.  After graduation, they sailed off in distinctly different directions. Zibura earned a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Ohio State University and is now a resident in the ophthalmology service at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. Wu joined AmeriCorps, where…
Snow blankets the CVM campus

Dec 15, 2018

News and Updates, November and December 2018

The latest news and updates from the CVM.

College of Veterinary Medicine volunteers near the track at the World Equestrian Game

Oct 30, 2018

A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity

For NC State College of Veterinary Medicine students and faculty, the World Equestrian Games offered an unprecedented opportunity to provide large-animal care and oversight at the largest sporting event to be held in the U.S. this year and one of the five largest international events.
Ms. Wuf visits CVM

Oct 28, 2018

News and Updates, October 2018

The latest news and updates from the CVM.

Kyle Mathews with bulldog

Oct 9, 2018

‘The Extra Mile’: Mathews Honored for Extraordinary Care

When Todd and Carla Baker’s English bulldog Chancho started experiencing breathing problems, they knew just where to go. “We always bring our dogs to NC State,” said Carla Baker. “They go above and beyond.” Waiting for them at the hospital was clinician Kyle Mathews, professor of soft tissue and oncologic surgery. Chancho, 10, was diagnosed…
Sara Bennett comforts dog

Oct 1, 2018

News and Updates, September 2018

Faculty and Staff Derek Foster, students Danielle Myzk and Nate Baribault pick up awards at the American Association of Bovine Practitioners annual conference. https://goo.gl/TzrVtj In a first for veterinary medicine, a published study led by Thierry Olivry proposes a standardization of how a clinical trial’s results are reported. https://goo.gl/DRCixj Michael Nolan talks about his work…