Kristen Messenger

May 3, 2021

Class of 2021 Story: An Army of Support

Coming into veterinary school at NC State, Samuel Tucker was certain of one thing: He wanted to be an Army veterinarian.

Mar 4, 2020

Groundbreaking NC State Equine Tendon Injury Research Receives Funding

The two-year project will explore how to maximize the benefits of stem cell therapy for athletic horses.

Apr 15, 2019

Messenger Honored with SAVMA Teaching Excellence Award

From the first day of class, Sara Tufts knew that Kristen Messenger would be unlike any teacher she ever had. An unrestricted enthusiasm carried her voice. She made eye contact. For an early morning class with heavy material — anything and everything pharmacology — Messenger was downright upbeat. The positivity was palpable. It was genuine.…

Aug 6, 2018

Passing Gas Podcast: Off the Cuff and On the Mark

Episodes, about 20 minutes each, are recorded weekly during the fall and spring semesters and available to students on class websites. The episodes alternate between topics related to anesthesiology and pharmacology...

Mar 27, 2015

Research Study Enhances Pain Treatment for Ferrets

The NC State CVM research team conducted a study of meloxicam in nine male and nine female ferrets. Among the team’s discoveries, the correct meloxicam dose may be similar to that needed for cats and dogs, and...