VetPAC News

Apr 9, 2026

VetPAC Connects with Pre-Veterinary Students at NC State CVM Open House

April, 9, 2026 | VetPAC LinkedIn What a great day at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine‘s CVM Open House on March 28! Our VetPAC Interns and Program Associate connected with 125 future pre-vet students of all ages, sharing their experiences and helping visitors envision their path to veterinary school. From introducing VetCAMP, our hands-on… 

Apr 3, 2026

VetPAC Expands Pre-Veterinary Outreach at NC HOSA State Leadership Conference

April 3, 2026 | VetPAC LinkedIn Last week, the VetPAC team attended the NC HOSA – Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference in Greensboro, NC! On Thursday, VetPAC Program Associate, Casey Parson, represented our team at the exhibitor booth, connecting with students interested in the pre-veterinary pathway. On Friday, VetPAC Director, Dr. Shweta Trivedi, and… 

Mar 27, 2026

Pre-Vet Student, Victoria Neal, Gains Hands-On Marine Experience at CMAST

March 27, 2026 | VetPAC LinkedIn A pre-veterinary student Victoria Neal (Tori) is spending Spring semester at NC State’s NC State Center for Marine Sciences and Technology (CMAST) in Morehead City, North Carolina. Located along Bogue Sound, CMAST is a coastal research and education facility where students gain hands-on experience studying marine systems. Through the Semester at… 

Mar 12, 2026

Student Success at American Pre-Vet Medical Association (APVMA) Symposium

March 12, 2026 | VetPAC LinkedIn We are excited to share some outstanding pre-veterinary student success from the American Pre-Vet Medical Association (APVMA) Symposium, held March 6–8 and attended by 425+ students from 52 institutions across the country. VetPAC Director, Dr. Shweta Trivedi, and Program Associate, Ms. Casey Parson, traveled with 7 VetPAC Interns and… 

Mar 12, 2026

VetPAC Interns Visited the NC State CVM’s Comparative Pain Research Center (CPREC)

March 12, 2026 | VetPAC LinkedIn Last Friday, our interns had the incredible opportunity to visit the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine‘s Comparative Pain Research Center (CPREC). They toured the Pain Management lab, observed demonstrations, and learned about collaborative research projects focused on understanding and managing pain in pets. From watching pressure-sensing equipment in action… 

Mar 12, 2026

VetPAC is Hosting the 15th Annual VetCAMP 2026

March 12, 2026 | VetPAC LinkedIn Do you know a high school student interested in veterinary medicine? VetPAC is reaching out with an outstanding hands-on opportunity for high school students and rising college freshmen! VetCAMP is a 5 day hands-on summer camp hosted by the Veterinary Professions Advising Center (VetPAC) at North Carolina State University.… 

Mar 12, 2026

VetPAC Hosts 15th Annual Networking Event

January 19, 2026 | VetPAC LinkedIn Last Thursday, VetPAC proudly hosted our 15th Annual Networking Event, bringing together pre-veterinary students and professionals from across the veterinary and animal health community! With 242 students in attendance and 90 representatives from 50 organizations, the evening was filled with meaningful conversations, mentorship, and career exploration. Our community partners… 

Jan 30, 2026

VetPAC Raises Funds to Send Students to National APVMA Symposium

January 30, 2026 | VetPAC LinkedIn 🚨 Support Future Veterinarians! 🚨 We’re raising funds for NC State VetPAC to help pre-veterinary students attend the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA) Symposium. Our goal is to raise $8,000 by February 6 to cover costs for 12 students to attend free of charge. The APVMA Symposium provides hands-on learning,… 

Jan 30, 2026

Celebrating Fall 2025 Museum Medicine Internship Graduates

January 30, 2026 | VetPAC LinkedIn Congratulations to the Fall 2025 Museum Medicine Interns on their internship graduation! Emma Williams, Victoria Ocharan,and Sarah Kelso This semester, our interns delivered a bilingual (English and Spanish) presentation on the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Sea Turtle Conservation Action Program, a partnership with STAR Center since 2016. STAR… 

Jan 23, 2026

Celebrating Fall 2025 Canine College Internship Graduates

January 23, 2026 | VetPAC LinkedIn Congratulations to the Fall 2025 Canine College Interns on completing their internship! Dylan Jones, Elizabeth Dunton, Hannah Stacy, Ashlee Twiddy, Andrea Chilton, and Sydney Gardner During the semester, interns gained hands-on experience working with purpose-bred research dogs, focusing on socialization, enrichment, training, and laboratory animal husbandry. They collaborated closely…