Every spring the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine students organize an OPEN HOUSE for the community. The students have chosen "THE SECRET LIFE OF VETS" as the 2019 OPEN HOUSE theme. This year's event will be held Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the UT agricultural campus at 2407 River Drive, Knoxville. OPEN HOUSE is a family-friendly event and a great educational opportunity to learn how veterinarians protect both animal and human health through vocation and volunteerism.
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS YEAR INCLUDE:
- Canine Parade of Breeds, It's all about dogs!
- Equine Parade of Breeds, doesn't everybody love horses?
- Farm Animal Breeds, learn why it's important to take care of cows, goats, pigs and much more.
- Nutrition for both small and large animals, why certain foods are better for some animals and not others.
- Demonstrations of all kinds:
- FARRIER demonstration, because horses wear shoes too!
- Small Animal Rehabiitation
- and so much more!
- Come to the TEDDY BEAR CLINIC! Don't forget to bring your favorite stuffed animal. If they have a hurt that needs to be fixed download and fill out the TBC- My Stuffed Animal Hurts HERE . Bring it along and our TBC Vets will patch them up!
CHECK OUT THE TOUR MAP and SCHEDULE OF EVENTS page! When you visit this year you may notice that improvements are under construction at the College of Veterinary Medicine. If you have any question please ask one of the students working TRAFFIC (they will be in a bright orange Open House 2019 shirt) to assist you on your self-guided tour. If you want to share information with others consider downloading the OH2019 FLYER and send either by print or email.
- For those who have never been and even if you are a regular visitor to our UTCVM OPEN HOUSE, please read all the information on FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS page.
- NEW this year for our visitors, an Information Sheet is available for download from the TOUR MAP page. It includes a copy of the tour map, a schedule of events and locations of the various community organizations.
Our priority at the UTCVM Veterinary Medical Center is caring for sick animals that are entrusted to us and providing them the best care possible during their stay.
We request that visitors keep their pets at home to protect both our patients and your pets. Thank you!