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Emma Hailey

Hi! My name is Emma Hailey, and I am a member of the NCSU CVM Class of 2029. I was born and raised in Matthews, NC. I graduated from NCSU as an undergraduate in May 2025 with a Bachelor’s in Animal Science and a minor in Nutrition.

I plan to pursue a career in small animal medicine, with interests in surgery and emergency medicine. While at NC State, I served as both a VetPAC intern and ANS 281 TA and discovered how much I enjoy mentoring students and supporting their academic and career goals. Most of my clinical hours were spent in a small animal private practice, where I was fortunate to learn from
passionate mentors who were dedicated to teaching and encouraging me to approach cases with a clinical mindset. NC State also introduced me to equine medicine, which diversified my clinical exposure and provided hands-on experience with species I had never worked with before.

NC State offered me invaluable opportunities to gain confidence working across a variety of species, participate in clinical pathology research, and serve as a mentor to students who share my passion for veterinary medicine.

Honors/Awards:

  • CALS Honors
  • Dean’s List
  • Summa Cum Laude
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  • Pre-Veterinary Medical Association Outstanding Member Award
  • Student of the Year Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
  • VetPAC First Year Orientation Speaker

Extracurricular Activities:

  • NCSU Pre-Veterinary Medical Association Active Member
  • NCSU Pre-Veterinary Medical Association Executive Board Member
  • VetPAC Intern
  • VetCAMP Counselor
  • ANS 281 Teaching Assistant
  • NCSU Zeta Tau Alpha, Sorority Chapter Member, Philanthropy Chair
  • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), Student of the Year Candidate
  • Dolce Lusso Salon and Spa, Senior Guest Representative

Veterinary Experience:

  • Veterinary Assistant at Long Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
  • Summit Equine Hospital Undergraduate Intern
  • Powered Research Lab Animal Assistant
  • Costa Rica Wildlife Conservation Study Abroad
  • Veterinary Assistant at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Large Animal Hospital Ambulatory On-Call Service

Animal Experience:

  • Summit Equine Hospital Barn Attendant
  • Dairy Calf Feeding Volunteer at NC State Dairy Education Unit
  • Peak Lab Rescue Foster
  • NCSU Dairy Cattle Management

Research Experience:

  • Clinical Pathology Undergraduate Research Assistant in Mochizuki Lab at NC State CVM
  • NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, APVMA Myths and Fallacies
  • NC State CALS Honors, Swine Research

Certifications/Licenses:

  • American Red Cross CPR Certification
  • OSHA Certification
  • NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Radiation Safety Certificate