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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.
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.
Events
LSU Vet Med announces Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day Award Recipients
On April 25, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine hosted its annual Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day--a day established to promote research in schools of veterinary medicine, to recognize research conducted by veterinary students, House Officers (residents and interns), graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty, and to encourage veterinary students to pursue research careers.
Mike VII, LSU's live tiger mascot, undergoes routine dental cleaning and exam
On Saturday, April 5, Mike VII, LSU's live tiger mascot, received a routine dental cleaning and exam by a team from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. The team was overseen by Rhett Stout, DVM, PhD (LSU 1994, 2003), DACLAM, professor and director of the Division of Laboratory Medicine and LSU's attending veterinarian. The exam and dental cleaning took place in Mike's night house on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge.
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.
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