veterinarians

Jan 28, 2018

January CVM Research Roundup

A look at some of the newest published studies coming out of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine... 

Nov 28, 2017

News and updates, November 2017

Highlights cover key events; faculty, staff, and student accomplishments; and other CVM news... 

Nov 6, 2017

Courageous Canine Fights Cancer

The Bullmastiff is an imposing breed. Developed by 19th-century English gamekeepers to stand guard over country estates and typically weighing between 110 to 130 pounds, they give any intruder second thoughts. However, as everyone knows, looks can be deceiving. Bullmastiffs are also notably quiet, mild-mannered and, if properly socialized, affectionate, gentle and calm. That is… 

Oct 29, 2017

News and updates, October 2017

Highlights cover key events; faculty, staff, and student accomplishments; and other CVM news... 

Oct 25, 2017

October CVM Research Roundup

A look at some of the newest published studies coming out of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. A study co-authored by Gregory Lewbart takes a comprehensive look at the treatment of wild turtles over 10 years at the CVM Turtle Rescue Team wildlife clinic. The research, published in the Journal of Zoo and Wildline Medicine,… 

Oct 23, 2017

The Role of Hormones in Aggressive Dogs

Dogs bite about 4.5 million Americans each year. Yet we know relatively little about the psychological and biological factors underlying dog aggression. A new study at CVM provides some insight. 

Oct 19, 2017

National Veterinary Technician Week: Meet April Chappelle

We conclude our series of profiles honoring the veterinary technicians who play such a vital role in providing excellent care for the animals we see here at the NC State by introducing you to April Chappelle, of the Veterinary Hospital’s medical oncology service. She comes to NC State after 16 years in general veterinary practice in Maryland.… 

Oct 18, 2017

National Veterinary Technician Week: Meet Kristen Ward

Today’s installment of our week-long series of profiles of veterinary technicians at the NC State Veterinary Hospital puts the spotlight on a critical area that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves: anesthesiology. In conjunction with National Veterinary Technician Week, which runs October 15-21, we speak with anesthesia technician Kristen Ward. Originally from Ahoskie, N. C.,… 

Oct 17, 2017

National Veterinary Technician Week: Meet Angela Byers

As part of our celebration of National Veterinary Technician Week, we present the third in our series of daily profiles of the hard-working vet techs indispensable to the compassionate care of the animal patients at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. Angela Byers has spent 30 years as a vet technician, the last two in the small… 

Oct 15, 2017

National Veterinary Technician Week: Meet Chelsey Vanetten

Veterinary technicians are the equivalent of nurses in human medicine, except that their patients can’t talk and often won’t sit still. Vet techs play a critical role in the health of the animals we see every day at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. October 15 through 21 is National Veterinary Technician Week, and we’re giving a…