Open House is a student-organized event to share information about careers in veterinary medicine and activities at Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine. The event is free and open to the public. For information, call (334) 844-2497.
A variety of fun and educational activities are offered for all ages. (Check this site again for a more detailed list and anticipated times.)
See attached promotional poster below (PDF).
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Open House
Saturday, April 24
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Petting Zoo
Lameness Arena
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Exotic Pets
Greene Hall
9 – 11 a.m.
Birds of Prey Southeastern Raptor Center
Greene Hall Circle
9 a.m. – Noon
Small Animal Ultrasound Demonstration
Small Animal Teaching Hospital
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cub/Boy Scout Merit Badges (check in by 10 a.m.)
Front Lawn Tent
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
Detection Canines
Front Lawn
10:15 a.m.
Equine Parade of Breeds
Lameness Arena
10:30 a.m.
Career Opps and Admission Requirements
Overton Auditorium
11 a.m.
Canine Parade of Breed
Greene Hall Circle
Noon
Retriever Trial Demonstrations
Front Lawn
Paleontology Dig - discover and identify buried bones
Teddy Bear Surgery - Does your favorite stuffed animal need repair? Bring it and help veterinary students as they practice their surgical skills.
Petting Zoo - make friends with a calf, goat, and other animals
Sketch Book Saturday - draw and learn techniques for making art
Informational Scavenger Hunt - gather information as you visit exhibits around the college
Canine Parade of Breeds
Equine Parade of Breeds
Bovine Parade of Breeds
Southeastern Raptor Center Birds of Prey
Boy Scout Merit Badges
Heart and Lung Sounds
CPR Demonstration
Portable Dairy
Ambulatory Truck
Fleas and Other Parasites
Exotic Pets
Ultrasound Demonstration
Skeletons and Other Anatomy Displays
Radiographs
Aging Horses
View a Surgical Room
Career Opportunities and Admissions Requirements (10:30 a.m.)
