Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Advancing Animal Health through Education, Innovation, and Specialized Care
The NC State Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), established in 1983, is one of the highest rated regional academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states. The mission of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital is three-fold:
- Compassionate, state of the art specialty health care
- Expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from the College of Veterinary Medicine
- Ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine
With over seventeen clinical services staffed by board certified specialists, many of whom are not only nationally but also internationally renowned, the VTH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, nearly 22,000 patients are treated in the VTH.
The foundation for the VTH resides both in its partnership with referring veterinarians along with its strong commitment to the best possible care for both patients and clients. Cases that represent diagnostic and therapeutic challenges are sent to the VTH by referring veterinarians providing an opportunity for advancement of the veterinary profession through discovery, innovation and sharing of knowledge. Tomorrow’s veterinarians and veterinary specialists are able to gain invaluable educational experience through the delivery of medical care and interactions with referring veterinarians.
The VTH is divided into the Small Animal Hospital and the Large Animal Hospital.
The Small Animal Hospital specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex medical issues for companion animals, primarily dogs and cats. Additionally, the Small Animal Emergency Service provides urgent/emergency care services after normal hospital business hours.
The Large Animal Hospital specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical disorders in horses, as well as sheep, goats, cattle and llamas through field services. Emergency care is also provided after normal hospital business hours.
Supportive Services such as radiology, pharmacy, anesthesiology, critical care and the clinical diagnostic laboratories assist the two hospitals in providing the very best quality patient care.