EVENTS

278

Attendees

VetPAC Fall Seminar Series

“Meet the CVM Faculty and Staff” >

The 2022 theme, “Meet the CVM Faculty and Staff” offered students the opportunity to learn from successful professionals at the NC State CVM. Speakers from the CVM’s services included equine, laboratory animal, exotic animal, and emergency and critical care, as well as clinician scientists. Speakers discussed their own career paths, experiences working at an academic center, and research. The planning committee for the fall seminar series consist of two VetPAC interns; Ilena Hall and Madison Henderson.

Pre-Vet First Year Orientation

VetPAC Fall Seminar Series Topics: Clinician Scientists with Dr. Lauren Schnabel and Dr. Tara Harrison

Emergency & Critical Care with Dr. Kat Davros, Alexis MacKinnon & Frank Fialkiewicz

Equine Medicine with Dr. Katie Sheats and Dr. Liara Gonzalez

Lab Animal Medicine with Dr. Marnie Metzler, Dr. Jenny Estes & Dr. Jackie Iadicicco

Exotic Animal Medicine Service with Dr. Greg Lewbart & Dr. Sarah Ozawa (canceled due to Wellness Day)

75 Attendees

The 4th First Year Orientation introduced a myriad of resources and opportunities available through VetPAC. Seminars taught students about experiences that increase VMCAS competitiveness, and how to schedule their semesters to optimize their degree without overburdening themselves. Participants also benefited from a presentation and Q&A panel with NC State’s CVM admissions team. This panel offered insight into successfully applying to veterinary school.

VetPAC Annual Networking Event

195 Students

81 Speakers

The 13th Annual Networking event moved to Talley Student Union with 195 pre-veterinary students meeting with 81 speakers from local general practice, emergency, and mobile veterinarians; as well as representatives from USDA APHIS, Elanco, and others. Students interacted with 7 CVM NC State faculty, spoke to 6 current NC State DVM Students, and visited with representatives from 5 of the NC State Animal Education Units.