School of Veterinary Medicine

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Microscopic image of coronavirus

Veterinary technician and veterinarian working on dermatology patient

Photo of veterinary student holding a dog, photo of temporary animal shelter, photo of horse being rescued

Dr. John Hawke teaching veterinary students

Close-up photo of two surgeons

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The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is one of only 30 veterinary schools in the U.S. and the only one in Louisiana. We are dedicated to improving the lives of people and animals through education, research and service. We teach. We heal. We discover. We protect.

WELLBEING

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Our Strategic Plan includes development of a Wellness Committee comprising staff, students and faculty will be formed to develop and support wellness programs for the SVM community.

Taking Care of Mike VII

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NEWS

LSU Veterinary School receives Insight Into Diversity 2020 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award

LSU Veterinary School helps care for animals affected by Hurricane Laura

LSU School of Veterinary Medicine welcomes its 48th class

LSU SVM names Assistant Dean of Admissions and Recruitment

LSU Veterinary School give cats born without eyelids new ones built from their lips; prevents blindness, chronic pain, and homelessness

WE TEACH

We offer the following degrees:

DVM and MS and PhD

We also offer

Advanced Training for Veterinarians

Post-doctoral Research Opportunities

Continuing Education for Veterinarians

WE HEAL

Pedro the Turtle is rolling along just fine thanks to our Zoological Medicine Service

WE DISCOVER

Professor in CBS investigates cardiovascular disease

WE PROTECT

One Health recognizes that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment.