Wellness Week
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.
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
LSU Vet Med students and alumni excel in Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program
Out of the 3,054 applications in the Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program (VIRMP), 1,264 applicants successfully matched to an internship, and 489 applicants matched to a residency, resulting in an overall match rate of 47.96 percent. Of the 44 applicants from LSU Vet Med who participated in the match, 33 successfully matched with internships or residencies, showcasing the exceptional talents and abilities of LSU Vet Med students and alumni. Typically, internships begin in June and residencies begin in July.
Run a 5K while supporting the LSU Vet Med Good Samaritan fund
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine's Wellness Committee and Hill's Pet Nutrition host the Hill's Great Rover Road Run (#LSUGRRR2026), an annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk that promotes health and wellness for people and their four-legged friends all while raising money for the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital's Good Samaritan Fund. This is a fun and exciting event for all involved. Your pets can participate in the race too! All race registrations, proceeds and donations benefit the Good Samaritan Fund, which helps homeless animals in need of medical care.
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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