North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Pet Care Exhibit at N.C. State Fair

Raleigh, NC, October 16, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association has announced that it will host an exhibit at the N.C. State Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 27 at the fair’s Exposition Center. Members of the NCVMA will be at the exhibit to answer general pet care questions and will distribute literature on a variety of topics related to pets and different veterinary medicine specialties. The exhibit will also feature animal skeletons, videos and quizzes so attendees can test their animal knowledge and learn about the science behind favorite pets. The 143rd N.C. State Fair will take place at the N.C. State Fairgrounds, located at 1025 Blue Ridge Road. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.ncstatefair.org.

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“We are excited to host an exhibit at the State Fair this year,” said Claire Holley, executive director of the NCVMA. “Our members are looking forward to interacting with pet owners, animal lovers and answering questions from any future veterinarians. We hope our presence at the fair can help attendees understand the importance of high quality veterinary care for their beloved animals.”

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About The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association:
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) is a professional organization of veterinarians dedicated to compassionate animal care and quality medicine. The NCVMA promotes integrity and excellence in veterinary medicine, provides the highest quality continuing education programs and conferences, supports its members through public relations and marketing efforts to the public and governing officials, lobbies on behalf of the interests of the entire profession, and serves as an advocate and voice for veterinary medicine in the state. As recognized experts in veterinary medicine, NCVMA members are frequently asked to contribute their opinions and lend their expertise to media outlets throughout North Carolina and around the country, including The News & Observer, Charlotte Today, Wilmington Star-News, Fayetteville Observer, Greensboro News & Record, USA Today, Yahoo!, ABC News and News14 Carolina. For more information, visit http://www.ncvma.org/, or call (800) 446-2862 or (919) 851-5850.