CVM Family

Apr 11, 2019

New to the CVM Family: Meet Jesse Watson

Jesse Watson, the CVM’s new academic initiatives program manager and a Black Mountain, N.C. native, has taken a roundabout way back to work in his home state. His passion for teaching and education has been evident throughout his journey, which includes such diverse experiences as teaching outdoor camping skills, martial arts, English as a second… 

Apr 8, 2019

New to the CVM Family: Meet Mike Cissell

Mike Cissell recently joined the NC State Veterinary Hospital as a clinical veterinarian in the equine emergency service at the Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center. 

Apr 4, 2019

New to the CVM Family: Meet Julie Balko

Julie Balko is a new assistant professor in anesthesiology at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. 

Mar 21, 2019

New to the CVM Family: Meet Ludovica Chiavaccini

Ludovica Chiavaccini is a new clinical veterinarian in anesthesiology at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. 

Mar 14, 2019

New to the CVM Family: Meet Megan Millman

As the new floating clinical technician at the NC State Veterinary Hospital, every day is different for Megan Millman. But Millman’s mission always remains the same: providing extraordinary care for companion animals. Originally from Oriental, N.C., near New Bern, she brings a strong passion for animals and a background in large animal medicine, general practice and… 

Feb 4, 2019

New to the CVM Family: Meet Andrea Tomas

Andrea Tomas is the new clinical veterinarian of orthopedic surgery at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. 

Jan 28, 2019

New to the CVM Family: Meet Aly Brinley

For NC State College of Veterinary Medicine students, clinical rotations are a crucial part of the transition to practicing veterinarian. As the new student services clinical coordinator, Aly Brinley helps third-year students determine focus area requirements as they plan the critical clinical phase of their education and works with fourth-year students on their clinical scheduling. Apex… 

Jan 23, 2019

New to the CVM Family: Meet Amanda Bates

Amanda Bates is the new director of career services and professional development, which assists students with career planning and developing positive relationships with prospective employers. This NC State grad brings a global perspective to her role, having lived in such diverse locales as Cameroon, Qatar and Richmond, Va., before joining the CVM in August. What made… 

Jan 17, 2019

New to the CVM Family: Meet Kaitlyn Runion

Kaitlyn Runion, a 2017 NC State grad, holds the position of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s student activities coordinator, a newly created position for student development and academic affairs in the student services office. She’s managed to turn her remarkable backstory into an example of what can be accomplished with motivation and a positive attitude.… 

Jan 2, 2019

New to the CVM Family: Meet Beth Holliday

Beth Holliday is the new NC State Veterinary Hospital client services supervisor.