NC State College of Veterinary Medicine opens its doors to the public for a free open house Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a very popular annual event.
It takes place at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Dr., Raleigh, North Carolina.
Wear closed-toe shoes. Children must be accompanied by adults. No pets allowed.
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At this event you can visit the chicks, cows, horses, goats, pigs and turkeys at the Teaching Animal Unit. Learn about the operations and facilities at the Veterinary Hospital, and check out the classrooms and laboratories.
Hands-On Activities
There will be a lot of hands-on activities!
- Get your favorite stuffed animal repaired in the Teddy Bear Clinic
- Practice your skills in our Cow-Milking Booth
- Learn how veterinarians and students care for farm animals
- Hear from a current veterinary student on what it’s really like to study at the College of Veterinary Medicine
- Take part in a “mini clinical trial” with our Clinical Studies Core team
- See how oresearchers are improving animal and human health
- Engage with local animal organizations
- Meet Mr. Wuf and Ms. Wuf
- Get your face painted
- Grab a snack at one of seven food trucks
- and much more!
Dog Demonstrations
- 9:15 a.m. and 12 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. – Protecting Our State – Meet a NC State Bureau of Investigation bomb detection dog and learn how these dogs are trained in their life-saving skills.
- 9:40 am – Tricks for Treats – See a great array of tricks that you can teach your dog & learn how to earn titles in the AKC Trick Dog program
- 10 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. – Canine Obstacle Course: Agility – See dogs jump, tunnel and weave through a dog agility course.
- 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – Controlled Chaos – The Speed Sport of Flyball – Watch dogs race to a box to retrieve a tennis ball. Fastest team wins!
- 11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. – From Kindergarten to Ph.D. – Competition Obedience: Take basic commands to the next level. See dogs heeling off leash, jumping, retrieving and performing many high-level obedience exercises
Horse Demonstrations
- 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Painted Horse – Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- 10 a.m. Acupuncture
- 12 p.m. Computed tomography (CT) Demo – Large Animal Standing
- 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Farrier
Student-Focused Presentations in Green Theater
- 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Admissions – Student Development*
- 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. A day in the life of a DVM Student
- 11:45 a.m. VBMA New Member Orientation
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NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
1060 William Moore Dr.
Raleigh, NC
