From the Field: Summer 2024
Check out news dispatches and social media updates from six of our veterinary students throughout the summer.
Students at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine have access to all kinds of internships, externships and research experiences during their four years of school. This summer, six students will be sharing here some of what they’re doing and learning – in real time.
2,540 miles
The farthest a student will be traveling for their summer experience.
7 states
The number of states our students will travel to between May and September.
Follow along on social media, too!
$2 MILLION GRANT. The National Institutes of Health has awarded Dr. Caroline Laplante, an associate professor of quantitative and computational biology at #NCStateVetMed, an Outstanding Investigator grant to advance her pioneering research on cell division. Laplante will use the R35 grant, more than $2 million over five years, to study the mechanisms that drive individual cells to divide into two. A better understanding of this cytokinesis process at its most fundamental level could lead to cancer breakthroughs down the line. Read more at the link in profile. #cancerresearch #celldivision #veterinaryresearch #womenscientists #innovators #lifechangers #problemsolvers
PHOTOS BY JOHN JOYNER / NC State Veterinary Medicine
Jun 27
From the Field: Abigale. 🩺 #NCStateVetMed student Abigale’s recent externship at Flat River Veterinary Hospital wasn’t just a rotation - it was a deep dive into large animal medicine!
Read more about how her two weeks were packed with hands-on procedures like hoof trims, teeth floats and an emu vaccination all while learning invaluable tips and tricks from seasoned veterinarians. Link in bio!
Jun 26
PET HEAT SAFETY. North Carolina is experiencing a major heatwave this week with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees.
Our #NCStateVetMed experts have been sharing their top safety tips for helping your pets through the heatwave with multiple outlets — and we’re sharing those with you, too:
Dr. Mariea Ross-Estrada, assistant clinical professor of small animal primary care, says:
💧 Provide access to fresh, clean water. Water evaporates more quickly in the heat, so you likely need to refill cat and dog water bowls more often.
🦮 Walk your dog before 9 a.m. or after sunset. If the pavement is too hot for your bare feet, it’s too hot for your dog’s paw pads.
🚨 Heat stroke signs and symptoms include: gums and tongue going from pink to red, difficulty breathing, raspy breath tone, excessive panting, racing heart, excessive drooling, staggering or collapsing.
➡️ See all of Dr. Ross-Estrada’s tips: go.ncsu.edu/vet-heat-safety
Dr. Alex Lynch, associate professor of emergency and critical care, says:
❌ Never leave your pet alone in a parked car, no matter the circumstance. Leave them home or take them with you.
🌊 Always monitor your pets in bodies of water and be sure to take fresh water, so they don’t drink sea or lake water.
➡️ See all of Dr. Lynch’s tips: go.ncsu.edu/vet-heat-tips
Dr. Sarah Musulin, director of emergency services, speaks on situations that require veterinary ER or immediate veterinary action and what to do:
🏥 If you’re unsure about whether to take your animal to a veterinary ER, you can call, and they may be able to provide advice over the phone or help assess whether you need to take in your pet or not.
➡️ See all of Dr. Musulin’s tips: go.ncsu.edu/vet-er-tips
You can also find all of these links in our bio.
Jun 24
From the Field: Meet Aniya! 🇿🇦
Rising third-year #NCStateVetMed student Aniya Brown is having the summer experience of her dreams learning about wildlife medicine with @Live4NowSA in South Africa! Her first week included everything from learning about elephant conservation to spotting and tracking wildlife in their natural habitats.
Read her first full dispatch, sent from over 8,300 miles away using the link in our bio.
Jun 24
More than 60 #NCStateVetMed alumni, house officers, students and friends gathered last night for our reception at the 2025 @the_acvim Forum in Louisville. We loved connecting with everyone, and it was a special treat to meet a future veterinarian in the making!
Couldn`t make it? We`ll be at the @avmavets Convention on July 18 in Washington, D.C. All alumni, house officers, students and friends of the college are welcome.
Learn more about the upcoming event and RSVP using the link in our bio.
Jun 20
