Stephen Volstad

Jul 1, 2020

Marks of Excellence: NC State Veterinary Hospital Leader Receives Special Honor

Steve Marks is honored with a Coat of Excellence in recognition for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 14, 2020

‘My Prayers Answered’: Hearing Restoration Leads to Coat of Excellence

Cyndie Tomlin wasn’t sure if her 9-year-old cocker spaniel, Hunter, would ever hear again. Then, one day, Hunter looked up and barked. 

May 6, 2020

Resilient CVM Class of 2020 Reflects on Remarkable 4 Years

The CVM Class of 2020 shares a common story, one of unity, support and strength.

Mar 10, 2020

The World’s Future is in this Annable Scholar’s Hands

Avnee Mistry, Class of 2022, is focused on issues such as public health, disease control and the safety of the global food supply.

Feb 11, 2020

Annable Scholarship Brings a Dream Within Reach

Samantha Zurlinden has never been afraid to pursue her dreams. The Annable Scholarship has been the stuff that her dreams are made of. 

Nov 12, 2018

Grateful Clients Award Anesthesia Team Coat of Excellence

Winston was scheduled for a CT scan, generally a routine procedure that includes anesthesia. At first everything seemed normal. About five minutes in, the anesthesia team noticed that Winston’s heart rate began to slow...

Apr 10, 2018

Courageous Guinea Pig Fights Cancer

There’s no question who the alpha is in Neil Horman’s family. It’s Muffin, the family’s 5-year-old guinea pig who shares a pen with her adoptive sister, Bunny, and keeps her in line. Muffin also manages to let her humans know what she wants and where she wants it. When she reached a certain age, she…

Apr 2, 2018

A New Treatment Approach for Jenna

Jenna is a friendly 9-year-old mixed breed dog who helps her owner, Paul Rosenberg, run a small business, in Chapel Hill. Every day, she’s with Rosenberg in their shop, playing a key role in maintaining good customer relations — through tail wags and enthusiasm. After more than eight years on the job, though, Jenna began…

Mar 7, 2018

A Study in Gratitude

Everyone who meets Bella the Labrador retriever describes her as always sweet. Her owner, Valerie Maitre of Wilmington, would add another description: always hungry. So it was alarming two years ago when Bella’s appetite suddenly wasn’t as robust as it always had been. Her energy level waned; she just wasn’t herself. Then it got worse.…

Nov 6, 2017

Courageous Canine Fights Cancer

The Bullmastiff is an imposing breed. Developed by 19th-century English gamekeepers to stand guard over country estates and typically weighing between 110 to 130 pounds, they give any intruder second thoughts. However, as everyone knows, looks can be deceiving. Bullmastiffs are also notably quiet, mild-mannered and, if properly socialized, affectionate, gentle and calm. That is…