In 2017 the two colleges established the University of North Carolina System Veterinary Education Access (UNC-SVEA) program. Up to two trainees and also one alternate from each going into first-year class in the UNC-Pembroke biology program can be chosen for the program. She credits Natalya Freeman Locklear, health professions gain access to program advisor, and biology teacher Velinda Woriax, both at UNC-Pembroke, as well as Allen Cannedy, director of diversity and also multicultural affairs at the CVM, with being crucial in assisting to guide her with the requirements of the program.