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Popular Open House at NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Set for March 29

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A boy in a red and black jacket looks through a magnifying glass into a yellow cup as a girl in a purple and orange striped jacket claps her hands.

Mar 31, 2026

Open House Draws Thousands to CVM Campus for Discoveries and Delights

“Amazing” was the word Barry and Anna Thompson kept returning to to describe their family’s day before they scooted into the Teddy Bear Clinic for a veterinary student to stitch up a giraffe and a hippo for their two curly-headed girls. At the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Open House 2026, Cora and little…

Mar 11, 2025

Open House Wows Hundreds of NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Visitors

Curious citizens, future veterinarians and animal lovers of all ages converged at the college for the annual showcase of world-class veterinary research and care.
A child looks on in awe as a DVM student demonstrates a mock scoping procedure to him.

Feb 25, 2025

You’re Invited! NC State College of Veterinary Medicine to host Open House on March 8

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the college and veterinary hospital will welcome the community for a free behind-the-scenes look at our advanced veterinary research, training and medical care.
The Grover family from Burgaw, North Carolina, attended the Open House 2023.

Mar 28, 2023

Open House 2023: ‘It’s important for kids to see what they dream about’

Periodic rain couldn’t dampen the excitement as the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine revived its popular Open House after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Community members by the hundreds strolled by the tents of local animal rescue groups, through the halls of the hospital, health and wellness center and research building…
Children interacting with displays at CVM annual open house

Apr 27, 2016

A Look Back on Open House 2016

An estimated 10,000 plus visitors attended the Open House at NC State University's College of Veterinary Medicine on April 23...
surgery demo

Feb 12, 2014

Popular Open House at NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Set for March 29

Animals touch our daily lives from the food we eat, the products we consume, the health care advances we benefit from, and the services, entertainment, and companionship we enjoy. Wildlife species add to the beauty and wonder of our world. The connection between wildlife, domestic animals, the environment, and humans is called “One Health” and…