The rigorous journey through the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is coming to a happy conclusion for the 95 members of the Class of 2017 and their friends and families. First comes the formal hooding ceremony at the McKimmon Center at 6 p.m. May 12 when the graduating class also takes the Veterinarian’s Oath. The next day, at 9 a.m., they will receive their DVM degrees during the university’s commencement at PNC Arena.
These new DVMs represent diverse career paths, reflecting a variety of focuses. Most popular is the small animal practice focus, with 30 members of the class graduating with that concentration. Other focus areas include: small animal-clinician scientist, one; epidemiology, two; food animal, 18; avian and exotics, eight; lab animal, six; mixed animal practice, 13; equine practice, four; pathology, five; and zoological medicine, eight.
This is the 33rd graduating class of the CVM. A recent study determined that 36 percent of all practicing veterinarians in North Carolina are NC State graduates.
Since 2004, the college’s curriculum has allowed students to choose focus areas in their DVM education. The focus concept gives students an opportunity for more in-depth training related to their post-graduation career plans while preserving a broad-based veterinary education.
Members of the Class of 2017 proudly continue the tradition of excellence at the CVM, consistently ranked among the top colleges of veterinary medicine in the nation and known for its commitment to teaching, research and compassionate patient care. Congratulations to all.
For more information on the 2017 CVM graduation ceremony, go cvm.ncsu.edu/dvm-students/graduation.