Terry Center

Jun 22, 2021

In Memoriam: Randy Ward, 1945-2021

When Randy Ward died June 7, he left an indelible legacy of support and generosity that uplifted those who knew him and elevated the college.

Jan 11, 2013

NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and the Era of Specialization

The Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center. Veterinary medicine has experienced something of an explosion in specialization since NC State University opened its Small Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital in 1983, according to Dr. Michael Davidson, associate dean and director of medical services on the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Centennial Biomedical Campus. “It…

Oct 26, 2012

NC State CVM Clinician Urges Owners to Remember Pet Health and Safety this Halloween

Tonight’s the night! All Hallows Eve, aka Halloween, is here and Dr. Rita Hanel, a clinical assistant professor at NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has timely advice to help pet owners avoid emergency trips to the university’s Veterinary Health Complex. “Halloween is a fun time for both children and adults with neighborhood trick-or-treating,…

Oct 17, 2012

Soft Tissue and Oncologic Surgery Service at NC State Terry Center Offers Advanced Care

The Soft Tissue and Oncologic Surgery Service at NC State University’s Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center cares for small animal patients with a variety of “soft-tissue” diseases and conditions. Much of the case-load centers around oncologic (cancer) surgery, but clinicians also have expertise in urogenital, head and neck, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, plastic,…

Jul 25, 2012

Transforming Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University

This goal has been achieved with the 2011 opening of the 110,000-square-foot Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest and most advanced veterinary hospitals. With a focus on patient care, client comfort, and staff efficiency, the Terry Center is designed to help clinicians exceed client and referring veterinarian…

Jul 11, 2012

NC State Terry Center Emergency and Critical Care Department Available When Needed by Pet Owners

The Emergency and Critical Care Department in NC State University’s Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center is a recipient of a perfect score in the accreditation program conducted by the American Animal Hospital Association. This distinction indicates the level of care a client to the department’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or the Small Animal…

Jun 11, 2012

Terry Center Researcher Studies Effectiveness of Canine Pain Medication

Dr. Kristen Messenger, a veterinary anesthesiologist and researcher at NC State University’s Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center, is investing the effectiveness of a pain medication given to dogs. With funding by the Morris Animal Foundation, Dr. Messenger is investigating the drug carprofen (trade name Rimadyl), a commonly used pain medication given to dogs. The…

May 14, 2012

NC State University Terry Center Cardiology Service Ensures Heart Patients Lead Full Lives

Heart disease affects some 10% of dogs and perhaps 15% of cats. Early diagnosis can provide a significant opportunity for treatment to alter the progression of many heart diseases, and most pets with heart disease can continue to lead full, active, and happy lives with appropriate therapy. Ensuring these pets do live active and happy lives is the goal of the Cardiology…

May 11, 2012

NC State Terry Center’s Internal Medicine Service Offers Expertise and Advanced Technology

  The Internal Medicine Service at NC State University’s Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center specializes in diagnosing and treating serious health problems of dogs and cats including:   Metabolic diseases, such as pancreatitis; Infectious diseases, such as tick-borne diseases; Endocrine diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and Cushing’s disease; Hematological diseases, such as anemia or…

May 4, 2012

May is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month

May is national Pet Cancer Awareness Month and North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is a leader in battling pet cancers which, as noted by the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, affects 50% of dogs aged 10 years or older. Cancer therapy is a rigorous undertaking, requiring multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment capabilities.…