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

Raleigh, NC, October 19, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) will host an exhibit at the N.C. State Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 26 at the fair’s Exposition Center. NCVMA members will engage fair attendees by answering general pet care questions and will have literature available on topics related to pets and various veterinary medicine specialties. The exhibit will also feature animal skeletons, videos and quizzes so attendees can test their animal knowledge and learn the science behind their favorite pets. The 147th 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://ncstatefair.org.

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“The State Fair welcomes people from across North Carolina, and as a statewide association, we have the opportunity to reach out and engage the public on a variety of topics related to responsible pet care and the veterinary profession,” said Claire Holley, executive director of the NCVMA. “We are longtime participants and our members are thrilled to interact with pet owners, animal lovers and answer any questions from those who may have interest in being veterinarians. Educating the public about the importance of animal care is our top priority and we hope that our exhibit will help us do just that.”

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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 Time Warner Cable News. For more information, visit http://ncvma.org/, or call (800) 446-2862 or (919) 851-5850.