Mental Health Awareness Week

The veterinary profession is one of the most stressful with one of the highest suicide rates, largely because of compassion fatigue. LSU Vet Med is holding multiple activities for Wellness Week to give our DVM students, staff, and faculty skills and opportunities to handle stress and unwind with colleagues. Events for this week are listed below.

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As one of only 33 veterinary schools in the U.S., the mission of LSU Vet Med is to improve and protect the lives of animals and people through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Spring Allergies in Pets: What Owners Need to Know

If your pet is itching more than usual this spring, it's likely allergies--and your veterinarian can help keep them comfortable. The Dermatology Team at LSU Vet Med's Veterinary Teaching Hospital has three board-certified dermatologists who can work with your veterinarian to improve your pet's quality of life. Our team is here to support yours!

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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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