LSU Vet Med to host annual Open House

January 27, 2026

Saturday, February 7, 2026 │9 a.m.-2 p.m.

visitors with LSU Vet Med student in the anatomy lab

Visitors at the LSU Vet Med Open House with a veterinary student in the Anatomy Lab

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine will host its annual Open House on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at LSU Vet Med on the LSU campus on Skip Bertman Drive. The event is free and open to the public and welcomes animal lovers of all ages.

LSU Vet Med Open House offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look at veterinary medicine, biomedical research, and animal health through interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.

Event highlights include:

  • Interactive exhibits hosted by LSU Vet Med students, faculty, staff, and community partners
  • Live demonstrations showcasing veterinary medicine in action
  • Teddy Bear Repair Station, where children can have stuffed animals “sutured”
  • Petting zoo and family-friendly activities

Special guests, including animal and science organizations from across the region

Who should attend:

  • Prospective DVM, MS, and Ph.D. students
  • Families and animal lovers from the Baton Rouge area
  • LSU students, staff, and faculty
  • Anyone interested in animal health, science, or veterinary careers

Learn more about:

  • Careers in veterinary medicine and biomedical research
  • LSU Vet Med’s research programs and graduate education
  • The Veterinary Teaching Hospital and LSU Diagnostics
  • Student life and admissions at Louisiana’s only veterinary school

Participating organizations typically include:

  • LSU Vet Med academic and clinical departments
  •  Local and regional animal organizations
  • Community partners in animal care, education, and public safety

Event details at a glance:

  • What: LSU Vet Med Open House
  • When: Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Where: LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge
  • Cost: Free
  • More info: lsu.edu/vetmed/events/open_house.php

About LSU Vet Med: Bettering lives through education, public service, and discovery

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is one of only 33 veterinary schools in the U.S. and the only one in Louisiana. LSU Vet Med is dedicated to improving and protecting the lives of animals and people through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care. We teach. We heal. We discover. We protect.