Graduate Student Open House Oct. 5

LSU Vet Med is hosting a Graduate Student Open House for undergraduate and MS students looking to pursue a PhD in biomedical science. LSU Vet Med offers a wide range of research and investigative oppportunities for scientists. Learn more by emailing Dustin Brewster at dbrewster@lsu.edu. 

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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.

Colin Mitchell and Oliver Garden

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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.

cat being examined

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.

dog about to receive radiation therapy for cancer

LSU Vet Med acquires new linear accelerator for cancer treatment

LSU Vet Med has acquired a new linear accelerator to provide more advanced radiation treatment for cancer treatment. The new linear accelerator provides stereotactic radiotherapy and intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatments using a technology called RapidArc.

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In Our Hands Sculpture

LSU Vet Med sculpture dedication

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine will hold a public dedication of its stunning new sculpture titled, "In Our Hands" by Vito Di Bari on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 4 p.m. near the entrance of the Stephenson Pet Clinic on Skip Bertman Drive.

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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.