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First edition of NC State Veterinary Medicine's quarterly DVM Newsletter.  
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Dear Colleagues,


Happy new year. The NC State Veterinary Hospital is proud to introduce our quarterly newsletter with the goal of connecting with the referring veterinary community in order to improve communication and services which we provide to our clients and patients.

This newsletter will also serve to provide news and updates from the Veterinary Hospital and College.

It is imperative that we recognize the vital role that you play as part of our team in order to provide state-of-the-art, compassionate care while training the next generation of veterinary clinicians, scientists and specialists. We cannot achieve our goals without your help.

We strive to provide services that meet the needs of your clients and patients, and in order to be successful we request your constructive feedback. In addition to the newsletter, we've also launched the NC State Small Animal Practitioner Advisory Council (SA-go-PAC)  which consists of a team of local DVMs to provide an objective view of our Hospital. Later in the year we will also launch a similar team for our Equine and Large Animal Hospital. If you're interested in participating, you can contact me directly. 

As always we hope the NC State Veterinary Hospital will serve as a valuable resource and would appreciate your continued support. In return we promise to do our best in managing the patients whose care you entrust to us while including you as part of our clinical team.

Effective communication is an integral component of any relationship and my door is always open. My email and office number are listed below.

 



Steven L. Marks, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, DACVIM
Associate Dean and Director of Veterinary Medical Services
Clinical Professor of Internal and Emergency Medicine
slmarks@ncsu.edu
Office: 919.513.6211


 
What We've Been Up To
Teaming Up for Nekot 

Clinicians from NC State and Duke put aside school rivalries to team up on behalf of Nekot, a 7-year-old Staffordshire terrier in need of a cardiac ablation procedure. For the full story of how they did it, read more here.
Yes, We Do Dialysis, Too!

According to NC State College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Clinical Assistant Professor Alessio Vigani, the most frequently-asked question he receives is also the most basic -- “do you have dialysis services there?” The short answer is “yes.” For more details, read on.
Canine Bone Marrow Transplants Return to the NC State Vet Hospital

NC State Veterinary Hospital has relaunched its bone marrow transplant program for dogs suffering from lymphoma, the most common type of canine cancer.
FYI
New Year, New License!

Actually, your NC Veterinary License is the same but our pharmacy just needs a new copy of it. Next time you need a prescription filled for a patient, you can save yourself a step by going ahead and faxing a copy over now to 919-513-6571.
New to the Crew
Welcome, Dr. Julien Guevar!

Dr. Guevar, our new neurology/neurosurgery fellow, is board certified by the European College of Veterinary Neurology, and originally from Belgium, also where he obtained his DVM. After working in general practice for several years in both France and the UK, he completed his master's in veterinary medicine and neurology residency training in Glasgow (Scotland). Dr. Guevar obtained his DipECVN in 2016 and is looking forward to new clinical and research opportunities while here. In his free time: trail running (always looking for running challenges at altitude).
Happenings
HEALL: Honoring Every Animal’s Life and Legacy

The goal of our pet grief support group, HEALL, is to provide people who have lost an animal with a safe and confidential environment in which to share their experiences with animal illness and death. The HEALL group is open to the public and free of charge, however registration is required. HEALL is held the second Thursday of each month, at 6:30 pm. Please contact Family & Community Services staff at 919-513-3901, or visit go.ncsu.edu/vhheallgroup for more information.
Pet in Memoriam
When a beloved pet dies, it can leave a void that is comparable to the loss of a family member. Part of providing compassionate patient care is doing what we can to bring comfort and closure to bereaved people. By helping owners deal with their loss, we complete the cycle of care.

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation can be your partner in meeting your clients’ needs, softening the transition through a difficult time and demonstrating that your concern and support lives on. With your tax-deductible contribution of $25 to the NCVMF, the Foundation will send a personalized sympathy card with the acknowledgement that you have made a gift in support of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine honoring the memory of their pet. Learn more.

We hope to see you there!

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