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this graphic shows Aniya on a map that depicts South Africa

Jun 24, 2025

From the South African Wilds, Aniya Brown Reports

WEEK ONE I’ve always dreamed of going to Africa, and so far this journey has felt like stepping into a dream that I never want to wake up from. After a smooth first leg on my journey, I had a 12-hour layover in London. I decided to make the most of it — and I’m…
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,…

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. 

Graphic design of a map depicting Eris Mihelic's summer experience

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,…
NC State veterinary student Hannah Dion is spending the summer helping with ruminant research.

Jul 18, 2024

From an NC State Ruminant Research Project, Hannah Dion Reports

This past month has been spent performing laboratory tests on our blood bags. We used alcohol to clean the sampling ports on the blood bags themselves for weekly samples and needed more. The most involved laboratory test has been the erythrocyte osmotic fragility test. Broken down, we are testing the stability of the red blood…
Chase Carey in the field in Kentucky

Jun 25, 2024

From the Wilds of Kentucky, Chase Carey Reports

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, several students are sharing some of what they're doing and learning in real time.

Jun 23, 2024

From a Texas Equine Hospital, Caitlyn Coleman Reports

It’s my last week in Texas, and I am sad to leave! This week I was at Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital in Aubrey. Weems and Stephens is a nine-doctor practice that focuses on general practice and emergencies. They see a variety of different horse breeds and disciplines and have a surgery emphasis.  Each morning…