College of Veterinary Medicine to host Open House on March 23
The college and veterinary hospital will open its doors to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to share with the community how we are a driving force in veterinary research, training and medical care.
PLAN YOUR VISIT! With 28 tour stops, multiple demonstrations and four buildings to explore, you might need a guide. We`ve got you covered! Check out the Digital Guidebook for the 2024 #NCStateVetMed Open House using the link in our bio.
Prefer a hard copy? Pick one up for free when you arrive at Open House this Saturday, March 23....
BE A DOORWAY: Aunt Jerri is a role model of strength and purpose for Annie Hogue, assistant director of administrative services at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. Jerri Merrill grew up in a poor household and knew pretty early on that she needed to find a way to turn it all around for herself. Her work also opened a door for Annie. Read more at the link in our profile. #WOMENSHISTORYMONTH...
DEMONSTRATIONS GALORE! We’re bringing back the ever-popular demonstrations for our 2024 Open House at #NCStateVetMed on Saturday, March 23. Watch as dogs jump, tunnel and weave through a dog agility course or stop by and watch and learn about equine acupuncture! Find the full list of demonstrations using the link in our bio....
COMBINE BRILLIANCE WITH CARE: Ankita Gupta of New Delhi, India, felt a bit lost when she started the challenging seven-year combined DVM/Ph.D. program. #NCStateVetMed professors Brenda Stevens and Lysa Posner embraced her and taught her that perfection can be a dangerous illusion. #WOMENSHISTORYMONTH Read more at the link in our profile. #lifechangers...
UPDATE: All 100 bandanas have been claimed. Thanks so much for your interest and support!
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(WOLF) PACK PETS. Who doesn`t love sharing pictures of their pets? One week from today (Wednesday, March 20) is your chance to show us your pet AND help #NCStateVetMed win an extra $2,000 during Day of Giving with the Pack Pets challenge!
There`s more though...how about a FREE College of Veterinary Medicine pet bandana to make your picture even better? You got it!
Here`s how to get yours and participate in the Pack Pets challenge:
1) Head to the link in our bio and request a bandana. You`ll have the option for us to mail it to you or pick it up at #NCStateVetMed. Your deadline to request a bandana is THIS Friday, March 16 at noon. 2) Dress your pet up and snap a cute pic! 3) Hold on to the picture until Wednesday, March 20, but be ready to post it to your personal social media between 1 and 2 PM that day. (Don`t worry, we`ll remind you.)
**Bandanas are limited to the first 100 people, so sign up ASAP!**...
NEVER LOWER THE BAR: For second-year #NCStateVetMed student Anna Jones, her mother has been a shining light. Veterinarian Dawn Jones has prepared her daughter for a profession that requires grit, toil and a care for the needs of humans and animals alike. #WOMENSHISTORYMONTH
Read more from Jones and from four other women in our NC State College of Veterinary Medicine community at the link in our profile....
ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE. We are just a couple weeks away from the annual #NCStateVetMed Open House on Saturday, March 23. This year`s event will be even bigger and better! We`ve put together a little sneak peek of the activities that might interest you - whether you`re bringing your family, friends or fellow recently admitted students. More activities will be announced soon, stay up-to-date using the link in our bio....
ICYMI. Working to get @caryncgov police dog Nitro back to health started with #NCStateVetMed Dr. Carmella Britt, board-certified canine rehab specialist, planning an intensely patient-centered rehabilitation path. Setbacks later brought pivots, but Britt and her team rolled with them. Patients, not plans, are priority one. #problemsolvers #lifechangers Read Nitro`s story at the link in our profile...