NBC10 Pet Segments

RIVMA has partnered with NBC10 to bring a televised animal health segment to the Saturday morning NBC10 Sunrise Show once per month.

Member veterinarians volunteer to appear on live television on the last Saturday of the month  to discuss  an animal health topic of his/her choice.  Past appearances have included topics such as, pain management, ticks, pet health insurance, exotic animals, rehabilitation and the Companion Animal Foundation.  These segments have been very well received by the NBC10 viewing audience. 

These segments are a wonderful opportunity to showcase the talented veterinarians that are members of RIVMA and to bring helpful animal health information to the public.

Please call Sue at 401-751-0944 to schedule an appearance.  Veterinarians may appear more than once, so choose several dates!

The information listed below will help you prepare for the segments.

Prep Information for
Appearance on NBC 10 Sunrise Show 

1. Directions to the NBC 10 studio in Cranston are attached. 

2. Please arrive between 8:50 and 8:55 a.m.

3. Segment is live between 9:00 and 9:15 a.m.

4. When you arrive at the NBC 10 studio, please let the receptionist know you are the veterinarian appearing on the Sunrise Show.   You will be directed to the “green room.”

5. Our contact at NBC is Jenna Terranova Frisby (producer of Sunrise Show).

6. Your spot is 3 minutes in length

7. Please provide RIVMA with some written material/general information about the topic about which you will be speaking.  We will forward that information to NBC 10 for them to share with Mario Hilario and Margie O’Brien so they have some background on the subject. 

8. If possible NBC would like to send a camera crew to your clinic to shoot some footage to use as part of the segment prior to your appearance.  If you prefer that no camera crew come to your clinic, please call Sue at RIVMA 401-751-0944 to let her know.

9. The format for the segment is interview style.  You will be asked general questions pertaining to your topic by either Mario Hilario or Margie O’Brien.

10. Dress is casual and comfortable.  Suit and tie for the men is optional, business casual is acceptable.

Important note:  This segment is designed to bring information to the public about topics of interest concerning animal care.  We appreciate your understanding that this opportunity is intended to promote the veterinary profession and animal welfare rather than individual clinics and services.  Your contact information and the RIVMA contact information will be given to NBC 10 for use on their website for viewers who wish to contact you or want more information as a result of your appearance.

Directions To NBC 10

NBC 10 WJAR is located at 23 Kenney Drive in Cranston, Rhode Island. Our main number is (401) 455-9100

From Interstate 95 North
Take exit 14B towards Cranston, which puts you on Route 37 west. Take exit 3 for Pontiac Avenue. Take a left at the light at the bottom of the ramp. Continue on Pontiac Avenue and turn left at the third traffic light, which is Kenney Drive. We're the second building on the right.

From Interstate 95 South
Take exit 14 and bear right towards Cranston, which puts you on Route 37 west. Take exit 3 for Pontiac Avenue. Take a left at the light at the bottom of the ramp. Continue on Pontiac Avenue and turn left at the third traffic light, which is Kenney Drive. We're the second building on the right.

From Interstate 295 North
Take exit 3 for Route 37 east. Take exit 3 for Pontiac Avenue. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto Pontiac Avenue. Go to the first traffic light and take a left onto Kenney Drive. We're the second building on the right.

From Interstate 295 South
Take exit 3 for Route 37 east. Take exit 3 for Pontiac Avenue. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto Pontiac Avenue. Go to the first traffic light and take a left onto Kenney Drive We're the second building on the right.