College of Veterinary Medicine

a lionfish, covered in stripes, with large pectoral fines, and spines protruding from its back, floats in the water against a black background

Aug 23, 2022

Why Researchers Are Interested in Keeping (Some) Lionfish Healthy

TL;DR: accredited aquariums are dedicated to optimizing the health and welfare of all the animals in their care.

Aug 15, 2022

Researchers Assess Diagnostic Criteria for Canine Glioma

Recently created diagnostic criteria for canine glioma leads to more consensus among pathologists.

Aug 9, 2022

Hearing Loss in Dogs Associated With Dementia

Hearing loss and dementia can go hand in hand in older dogs.

A photo of the landscape on the Galapagos Islands. Hills are made up of volcanic rock and are interspersed with small bodies of water.

Jul 29, 2022

NC State Brings Expertise, Interdisciplinarity to Galapagos Consortium

In joining the International Galapagos Science Consortium, NC State bolsters its current research and service on the archipelago.

Jul 5, 2022

Inhalable COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Promise in Rodent Model

Inhalable, shelf-stable COVID-19 vaccine could address challenges of vaccine storage and administration.

Jun 13, 2022

How to Keep Pets Healthy and Happy This Summer

Steve Marks offers some important hot weather tips for pets during the summer.

A team of veterinary medicine students preps a striped bass for surgery.

May 25, 2022

A School of Fishes

At a research center in the port town of Morehead City, 18 veterinary medicine students get hands-on experience operating on fish.

two elephants silhouetted against the sunrise

May 10, 2022

Researchers Conduct First Assessment of Metabolites in African Savanna Elephants

The work advances our understanding of the relationship between metabolism and health in these endangered animals.

May 9, 2022

Quantifying Cognitive Decline in Dogs Could Help Humans With Alzheimer’s Disease

Diagnosing canine cognitive decline in a clinically safe and relevant way could lead to working with dogs as a model for Alzheimer’s disease in humans.

Apr 28, 2022

Decreased Genetic Diversity in Immune System Could Impact Endangered Toad Survival

Genetic bottlenecks could impact an endangered species' ability to respond to new pathogens.

Apr 20, 2022

Back from the Brink: NC State’s Key Role in Red Wolf Recovery

The College of Veterinary Medicine is at the center of a nationwide effort to help the canid survive, providing medical care, conducting research and tending its own pack of the critically endangered species.

An adorable, happy puppy caught in motion while running on vibrant green grass in summer.

Apr 7, 2022

Important Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe this Spring

The NC State Veterinary Hospital offers some important pet safety tips to consider this time of year.

Mar 31, 2022

Duncan Lascelles to Receive Distinguished Professorship

The professor of translational pain research and management at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is regarded as a world leader in his field.

The NC State Belltower at dusk and night. Photo by Marc Hall

Mar 30, 2022

Graduate Programs Rise in Rankings

This year's U.S. News rankings bring good news for graduate programs across the university. Three programs place in the top 10 nationwide while numerous other graduate programs advance.

Mar 15, 2022

NC State Names New Dean of College of Veterinary Medicine

Kate Meurs — a pioneer in interdisciplinary and translational medical research — makes history as the first female dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.