Coat of Excellence

May 29, 2024

For Giving Her All for Olive, Small Animal Surgery Resident Awarded Coat of Excellence

Dr. Sarah Saylor provided advice and comfort to an Apex family grappling with their pit bull’s mesothelioma diagnosis, sparking a heartfelt contribution that will aid other pets at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. 

Jun 14, 2022

Coat of Excellence: Gratitude for Following the Biology for Blu

Bone Marrow Transplant Fellow Gabrielle Paul-McKenzie honored with Coat of Excellence for her work with beloved dog Blu Fowler. 

May 25, 2022

Outstanding Mobile Vet Service Earns Cannedy Coat of Excellence

Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs honored with a Coat of Excellence by Susan Ward for his work as a large animal veterinarian. 

Nov 29, 2021

A New Coat of Excellence in Cardiology from a Close Friend of NC State

When Cindy Clark and Joe Hackley realized that they had never done anything to formally recognize Terri DeFrancesco, a coat of excellence seemed to be the perfect way to do it. 

Apr 7, 2021

Grateful Couple Honors 6 at NC State Veterinary Hospital with Coats of Excellence

Kelly and Charlie Warner chose to recognize not one, not two, but six members of the hospital team that worked to prolong the time with their beloved Emma Rae. 

Jul 21, 2020

Dunning Honored for Forward-Thinking CVM Leadership

"Creative, ingenious, hard-working": CVM Associate Dean of Advancement Dianne Dunning receives Coat of Excellence. 

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.  

Feb 19, 2020

The ‘True Gift’ of an Unexpected Bond

After their extraordinary journey together, Sid Bragg and Jackie Jaloszynski felt moved to honor the special place that Dr. Anna McManamey has in their lives. 

Mar 25, 2019

Resident Who Never Gave Up Receives Coat of Excellence

Georgia was a true medical detective story, and thankfully Nanelle Barash was on case. Emily and John Honeycutt didn’t quite know what was going on with their 10-year-old hound mix. Georgia has immune mediated polyarthritis, or IMPA, an inflammatory disease that damages connective tissues. She had recently undergone surgery to have a stainless steel plate…