UTCVM Open House

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Turtle being held by two hands in clinic, open house logo and small brown and black dog being examined by veterinarian and technician.

Information

When: April 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm


What you can expect

  • Teddy Bear Clinic (children may bring a stuffie for a check-up or repair)
  • Parade of Breeds for horses and dogs (10a-12p and 1p-3p) in our EPRC
  • Mini-information sessions will take place from 9:30a-1:30p
    9:30am Careers in Veterinary Medicine
    10:00am Therapy, Service, & Emotional Support Animals
    10:30am How to get into Veterinary School
    11:00am A Day in the Life of a Vet Student
    12:00pm Careers in Veterinary Medicine
    12:30pm Therapy, Service, & Emotional Support Animals
    1:00pm How to get into Veterinary School
    1:30pm A Day in the Life of a Vet Student
  • Explore the College of Veterinary Medicine through a self-guided tour
  • Children’s activities
  • Hands-on activities
  • Community partner booths
  • Food Trucks
  • Animals-on-site
  • And much more!

Thank you to our Open House Food Trucks – lot S67 behind the Veterinary school:

  • Uncle Mike’s Cafe (Fair Food)
  • Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee
  • TN Southern Sips (Gourmet sodas, snacks, & desserts)
  • Wholly Souled (BBQ/Soul food)
  • Gonzo Gourmet (Variety of foods)

Notes

Parking is free.
Video/photography will take place during this event. UTCVM has permission to use the images taken during the event.

We love all animals, but personal pets are not allowed at Open House.

Parking Map for the 2026 UTCVM Open House


Check back closer to the event for more information