Prepare for Hurricane Season

June 1 is the start of hurricane season, and LSU Vet Med would like to remind everyone in a hurricane prone area to prepare for the season and include pets and livestock in those plans. For more information, go to Animal Care above and click on Disaster Preparedness and Response.

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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.
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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 21,000 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.

Events

Monday, June 1 at 1 PM

CBS Proposal Seminar
VMED 1212C

Friday, June 5 at 8 AM

VCS Seminar Series
 

Tuesday, June 9 at 6 PM

Continuing Education Event
VMED 1205

Friday, June 12 at 8 AM

VCS Seminar Series
 

Monday, June 15 at 5 PM

Gretchen Morgan's Retirement Party
 

Friday, June 19 at 8 AM

VCS Seminar Series
 

Friday, June 19 at 11 AM

PBS Master's Thesis Defense
VMED 1212C

Friday, June 19 at 3 PM

VCS House Officer Ceremony
VMED 1205

Friday, June 26 at 8 AM

VCS Seminar Series
 

Friday, June 26 at 1 PM

Sherry Ring's Retirement Party
VMED 1212C
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LSU Vet Med installs advanced MRI to enhance diagnostic imaging and patient care

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has installed a new, state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, advancing the college's diagnostic capabilities for both small and large animal patients.

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LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Confers 128 Degrees

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine proudly celebrated its 50th annual Veterinary Medicine Commencement on Friday, May 15, conferring 128 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. The ceremony, presided over by Oliver A. Garden, BvetMed, Ph.D., DACVIM, DECVIM-CA, dean of the school, included a commencement address by special guest Ashley Stokes, DVM, Ph.D. (LSU 2001, 2003), dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Calif., Davis.

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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.

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