Dustin Orr

My name is Dustin Orr. I grew up in Concord, North Carolina and attended Mount Pleasant High School in Cabarrus County from 2003-2007. After graduating in May 2007, I will have attended NCSU from August 2007 until this upcoming May 2011. I will be earning my Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science with minors in Genetics and Agricultural Business Management. I have always had an interest in veterinary medicine as my father is a small animal veterinarian and hospital owner. During my high school and college years, I have acquired numerous experiences that have exposed me to the many fields that encompass veterinary medicine. I have gained experience in small animal medicine, large/mixed animal medicine, equine medicine, exotic/avian/wildlife medicine, and food safety research. I have also been involved in various clubs, intramural soccer teams, and have served several teaching assistant positions. My current ambitions are to receive a D.V.M. degree from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine and become a small animal veterinarian with aspirations to become the owner of a veterinary practice.

Veterinary/Animal Experience:

  • Cabarrus Animal Hospital
  • Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital
  • Mobile Large Animal Veterinary Services
  • NCSU Australia Summer Study Abroad Program
  • Carolina Raptor Center Summer Rehabilitation Intern
  • College of Veterinary Medicine: Research Assistant: Dr. Siddhartha Thakur Molecular Epidemiology Laboratory
  • Mount Pleasant High School Barn Assistant

Honors/Awards:

  • Dean’s List (all semesters of attendance)
  • Animal Science Departmental Rank: 1 (4.0 GPA)
  • Recipient of the CALS Agri-Life Council Student Leaders Scholarship
  • Recognition in the Journal of Animal Science as an Outstanding Undergraduate in Animal Science
  • University Scholars Program Participant
  • Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society Member
  • Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Member

Achievements/Activities:

  • Pre-Veterinary Club Member
  • Pre-Veterinary Club Correspondence Committee Chairmen
  • Pre-Veterinary Club Agri-Life Council Representative
  • Pre-Veterinary Club President
  • Animal Science Club Member
  • Animal Science Club State Fair Volunteer
  • Served as a Teaching Assistant for ANS 205 under Dr. Kimberly Ange
  • Served as a Teaching Assistant for ALS 103 under Dr. Gerry Luginbuhl
  • Intramural Soccer
  • STAT Member