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Veterinary Medical Technology Scholarship Established in Beloved Pet’s Memory

James and Sheila Martin of Rocky Mount have established the Deacon Veterinary Medical Technology Scholarship at Nash Community College in memory of their beloved pet, Deacon.

The black Labrador Retriever mix, rescued by the Martin family, was born in a litter of 14 puppies. Deacon was a loyal member of the Martin family and was 14 years old at the time of her passing in July 2019.

Deacon

The endowed scholarship was established during Mr. Martin’s first term on the NCC Board of Trustees. Martin was appointed by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper in 2017.

This scholarship reflects the Martins’ desire to assist students in the Veterinary Medical Technology Program at Nash Community College.

NCC’s Veterinary Medical Technology program is designed to prepare students to assist veterinarians in preparing animals for examination and surgery as vet techs. Students learn practical skills in the college’s modern, spacious training environment that allows for all on-campus clinical training and animal care to be self-contained.

The NCC program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) as a program for educating veterinary technicians. 

For more information about enrolling in Veterinary Medical Technology at NCC, please visit www.nashcc.edu/vmt.

Pictured from left: NCC Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Pam Ballew; Sheila and James Martin, and NCC President Lew Hunnicutt.