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This graphic reads: Aniya Brown, Boyce Close, Hluhluwe, South Africa, Live4Now Wild Vets, Class of 2027.

Jul 8, 2025

From the South African Wilds, Aniya Brown Reports

WEEK TWO After our time in Pongola, we hit the road again to reach Kruger National Park, one of the most iconic wildlife reserves in Africa. In Kruger, we had some incredible sightings — elephants, lions and buffalo were the big highlights. We also saw wildebeest, hyenas and more. We were hoping to see rhinos…
A graphic with a quote from Dr. Kristy Williams that says: We have a wonderful board-certified anesthesia team that we work with very closely to conduct these procedures every week. You have to move quickly to get that balloon up safely across the pulmonary valve, which involves a lot of teamwork and a lot of coordination. We’re very lucky to have such an excellent group at NC State with multiple disciplines working together.

Jul 3, 2025

NC State Gives Rescue Puppy Specialized Heart Surgery — 13 Years After Foster Mom Had Similar Procedure  

Last year, Alexis Sullivan was sitting in a veterinary clinic with her foster pup, Opie, when her memories swept her back to a human cardiologist’s office in 2011. Opie’s veterinarian was explaining to her that Opie had a heart murmur, using many terms Sullivan recognized from being diagnosed with a leaky mitral valve over a…
A blue box with a picture of Katie Forrest in green overalls and a picture of Katie Forrest operating on a brown cow in the other.

Jun 18, 2025

From a Beef Cattle Ranch in South Dakota, Katie Forrest Reports

This summer, I’m thrilled to be working with Dr. April Schilder, a beef cattle veterinarian and producer in South Dakota. Living with her family on their ranch has given me a unique opportunity to experience both veterinary practice and daily life as a producer. In just one week, I’ve assisted with breeding soundness exams, castrations,…
This graphic reads: Abigale Patten, North Carolina, Clinical Year Rotations, Class of 2026.

Jun 9, 2025

From an NC Wildlife Rehab Clinic, Abigale Patten Reports

Abigale Patton, NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2026, is a North Carolina native with an undergraduate degree in animal sciences from NC State University. She started her fourth-year clinical rotation this summer working at the May Wildlife Rehab Clinic at Lees McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina. 

May 22, 2025

Pet Owner Alert: Mushroom Toxicity Claims Dogs’ Lives. What You Should Know. 

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine veterinarians want pet owners to be aware of the dangers of toxic mushrooms after having two confirmed cases this week of dogs dying from poisonings. Dr. Cordelia Leeder, an intern in small animal medicine at the NC State Veterinary Hospital, says any curious or unsupervised dogs are at risk…
This graphic reads: Eris Mihelic, Iquitos, Peru, RAREC Center, Class of 2027.

May 21, 2025

From Peru, Eris Mihelic Reports on Rainforest Work

FINAL WEEK My last week in the Amazon started with a visit to a local aquarium that also serves as the Amazon Research Center for Ornamental Fishes. The aquarium was filled with fish found locally in the Amazon River and was arranged to mimic the flow of water, with exhibits highlighting the river’s different ecosystems,…
Dr. Jerome Joseph, an anesthesiology resident, smiles in a hallway at the NC State Veterinary Hospital.

May 20, 2025

NC State Residency a Knockout Opportunity for Anesthesiologist-in-Training

If he does his job well, NC State Veterinary Hospital clients never know anesthesiology resident Dr. Jerome Joseph has been involved in their pet’s care. He prefers it that way and excels behind the scenes.

May 13, 2025

Clinical Trials, Explained: How You and Your Pet Can Help Save Lives and Advance Veterinary Medicine

When Deidre Bruce took her newly adopted cat Punky to his first couple veterinary appointments in 2021, the last thing she expected to learn was that 1-year-old Punky had a progressive and incurable heart condition. Punky was diagnosed with feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition that causes thickening of the heart’s walls and can eventually lead…
Dr. Kursten Pierce smiles at the camera while confidently standing in the cardiac cath lab at NC State's Veterinary Hospital.

May 8, 2025

One of Two: NC State Cardiology Faculty Member has Rare Expertise in Interventional Procedures

Now that the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine has recognized approved fellowship programs in interventional cardiology, Dr. Kursten Pierce of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is one of only two veterinarians with FACVIM after her name. The assistant professor of cardiology and another veterinarian completed the specialized interventional cardiology fellowship several years…
A teal graphic with a cutout of the earth and a picture of Olivia Stallings and Kate Hepworth holding a pair of navy blue cloth coveralls.

Apr 22, 2025

Employee-Led Eco-Friendly Initiative Reduces Plastic Waste at NC State Large Animal Hospital

By switching to reusable garments, hospital care teams have saved thousands of plastic coveralls from disposal since March. It’s all thanks to equine faculty member Dr. Kate Hepworth and hospital director Olivia Stallings.