LSU Vet Med Open House Feb. 1

The LSU Vet Med Open House will take place on Saturday, February 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This annual event is free and open to the public. Join LSU Vet Med students, staff, and faculty and learn about veterinary medicine and biomedical research. Learn More

Introductory Text

As one of only 33 veterinary schools in the U.S., the mission of LSU Vet Med is to improve and protect the lives of animals and people through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care.

Dean Oliver Garden and Dr. Sydney Mordoh

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Apply to LSU Vet Med

Interested in applying to LSU Vet Med to pursue your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, Master's (MS) degree or Doctoral (PhD) degree, Advanced Training (internships or residencies), Externship, or Career (Job Opportunities)?

Please note that MS and PhD candidates do not need to have a research interest in veterinary medicine and research does not need to benefit animals. LSU Vet Med is a biomedical research institution as well as a veterinary school. Our researchers' investigations cover a wide range of disciplines, including cancer biology, disease processes, cardiovascular disease, infectious and parasitic diseases, neurosciences, toxicology, bacteriology, and more.

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Veterinary Teaching Hospital

We care for an array of species and see approximately 20,000 cases each year. We offer specialty services as well as primary care. Our comprehensive care allows us to treat a variety of illness and injuries. We are open 24/7, 365 to provide care for your animal.

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Keep your pets and livestock healthy and safe during the winter months

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine asks pet owners to protect their pets and livestock during the winter months.

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LSU Veterinary School hosts 42nd Open House, Saturday, February 1

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine will host its 42nd Open House on Saturday, February 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at LSU Vet Med on Skip Bertman Dr. This event is free and open to the public.

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Vision

Bettering lives through education, public service, and discovery

Mission

Improving and protecting the lives of animals and people through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care

Values

Integrity. Compassion. Innovation.