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Rural Scholars Take North Carolina’s Livestock Veterinarian Shortage by the Horns (and Hooves)

Katie Rice

Zuzu, a black-and-white Lab mix dog wearing a pink harness, looks into the camera with her mouth open in an expression like a smile.

Sep 12, 2024

Lymphoma Treatment at NC State Grants More ‘Wonderful Life’ to Zuzu

Care from NC State veterinary oncologists helped a zippy Lab mix maintain her zest during treatment for multicentric B-cell lymphoma.
A group of 48 people across two rows stand in front of a stage where a Zoom meeting is projected on a big screen.

Aug 27, 2024

Which Patients Are More Likely to Contract Bacterial Infections in Hospitals? NC State Researchers Use Machine Learning to Find Out

A new study led by a College of Veterinary Medicine Ph.D. student and faculty member used artificial intelligence to determine a link between sociodemographic factors and the diagnosis of health care-associated infections.
Second-year resident Dr. Cody Atkinson stands with his arms folded across his chest in front of a diagnostic room filled with medical equipment at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.

Aug 23, 2024

House Officer Highlight: Veterinary Resident Today, Professor Tomorrow

Second-year resident Dr. Cody Atkinson takes advantage of two unique programs at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine to elevate his internal medicine expertise, contribute to the specialty and educate others.
Two women embrace in the middle of a hallway at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.

Aug 16, 2024

The Class of 2028 is Here and Ready to Start a Vet Career

After an exciting first week of classes, veterinary school orientation no doubt feels like it happened years ago. We're flashing back to those early hours for our 125 first-year students and looking forward to making new memories.
Megan Wallace, a first-year DVM student at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, holds a clipboard in the Veterinary Hospital's ER.

Aug 6, 2024

Class of 2028: From NC State Undergrad to Hospital Employee to DVM Student

Megan Wallace, a member of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2028, trades tourniquets for textbooks in moving from NC State’s Veterinary Hospital to its classrooms.
Lindsey Britton, a first-year student at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, stands in front of the Teaching Animal Unit barns outside the NC State CVM.

Aug 5, 2024

Class of 2028: Working with Pigs is Hog Heaven for Pork Scholar

Lindsey Britton, an incoming first-year student at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, is determined to become a swine veterinarian, despite growing up with little agricultural background.
NC State SAVMA board members Anna Jones, Mary Emfinger, Max Seda and Robin Gallagher pose in front of an AVMA-branded backdrop at a conference. Emfinger, second from left, holds an NC State flag and plaque in her right hand.

Aug 2, 2024

Connecting the College Community: A Q&A With the Heads of NC State’s Student American Veterinary Medical Association

The association, known as SAVMA, is the umbrella organization for clubs across the College of Veterinary Medicine and hosts student-centered social, professional and support events throughout the year.
Large animal vet Dr. Jan Hawkins leans against a wall in a hospital hallway with his hands in his pockets.

Aug 1, 2024

Two-time NC State Alum Returns to Lead Department of Clinical Sciences

Dr. Jan Hawkins found his career specialization — and his future wife — while attending the College of Veterinary Medicine, and he now hopes to guide faculty and trainees toward their goals.
Dr. Seth Bowden, a cardiology resident at the NC State Veterinary Hospital, leans against a wall in the hallway outside the cardiology service at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. A strand of decorative hearts hangs to his right.

Jul 25, 2024

House Officer Highlight: Cardiology is a Work of Heart for Resident Who Adopted Former Patient

Third-year cardiology resident Dr. Seth Bowden has been both the veterinarian and client for the same patient at the NC State Veterinary Hospital, giving him a unique perspective on cardiac care.
A male veterinary student working with a black cow in a cattle chute smiles at the mentor veterinarian he's working with.

Jul 18, 2024

Rural Scholars Take North Carolina’s Livestock Veterinarian Shortage by the Horns (and Hooves)

An NC State College of Veterinary Medicine program debuting this summer pairs vet students with livestock veterinarians in rural areas of North Carolina to build students’ skills, create connections and address a statewide care deficit.