UGA College of Veterinary Medicine’s Open House (All Ages) FREE to Attend

Name: UGA College of Veterinary Medicine’s Open House (All Ages) FREE to Attend
Start: 2025-04-04T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-04T16:00:00-04:00

April 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Friday, April 4th

“What is open house?

Each year the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine organizes an Open House event to welcome all ages and members of the community to explore the world of veterinary medicine and see what the University of Georgia’s Veterinary College has to offer!

Check out our FAQ section for answers to all of your questions!

Rain contingency plan: If the Georgia weather forecast predicts rain the day of open house, a few event locations and schedules will be changed. We will update this website the day before with changes if rain occurs so, please check back in the day before coming! Also, follow our social media accounts for live updates!

Cost of event

This event is free and includes many events and exhibits on the CVM Classic Campus! These activities range from tours of the veterinary hospital to zoo and exotic animal displays! Donations at various activities can provide additional experiences, but all events will have free options. An extensive list of Open House activities can be found below along with menus for ticketed items (tickets will be purchased at the welcome desk – cash will only be accepted at welcome desks, merchandise, and concessions; every other event with add-ons are tickets only)

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

**We can only accept cash, check, and Zelle payments.

**Zelle is only for transactions over $10 and will be sent to our class account: Savannah.Gross@uga.edu

Registration

No registration for Open House necessary! Just drop by between the hours of the event!

** Teddy Bear Surgery and group tours of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital require registration on the day of the event (first-come, first-serve). You can register for these events at either welcome desk, one desk is located near the entrance to the anatomy hallway and S25 lot, and the other is located on the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) front lawn.

Parking

Parking is free for guests at the Soccer/Softball Complex and the Park and Ride lot.

Shuttles will be running from 8:45 am to 4:15 pm. Shuttles will also be available for guests touring the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. These will run from 10:30 to 2:30 pm. There are limited paid parking spots in Carlton Street Deck and South Deck, both of which are within walking distance to the event.
Addresses for parking:
- Soccer/Softball Complex lot, 2330 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605
- UGA Park & Ride Lot (E23), N Oconee Access Rd, Athens, GA 30605
Address for event:
- College of Veterinary Medicine – 501 D. W. Brooks Drive, Athens, GA 30602
** Strollers must be collapsed and stored appropriately while using the shuttles. Strollers may not be in the bus aisles.

Accessibility

Access provided for people with disabilities through the Accessibility and Inclusion Committee. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact vetmedopenhouse@uga.edu by March 24^th so that we can work with you to make accommodations.

Event Photography Notice

Please be aware that photographers/videographers representing the University of Georgia will be circulating through the event taking photographs and videos (“Recordings”) for possible use by the University System of Georgia and the University of Georgia in publications, media, or other technology now known or hereafter developed. These Recordings may capture your likeness, image and voice, and by choosing to attend this event you grant us, on your behalf and on behalf of any dependent minors who accompany you, the right to use these Recordings as described above for any lawful purpose.

You understand you will not be compensated for use of the Recordings, and all rights to the Recordings will remain the property of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, by and on the behalf of the University of Georgia. If you do not wish to be photographed or video recorded, please let our photographers/videographers know.

*While some Recordings captured will be utilized by UGA CVM in media & publications, participants will not have access to view or download all of the Recordings from the event. Thank you for your understanding.

**Signage reflecting this acknowledgement will be on-site at Open House.

Teddy Bear Surgery

Teddy Bear Surgery is a hands-on experience that allows children to be “anesthesiologists” and “surgeons.” They get to participate in a physical exam for their bear and then gown up in surgical gear to “anesthetize” a teddy bear. Once “sterile,” children watch second year students suture their bears’ “wounds” closed while holding the mask to keep their animal “anesthetized”.

** Registration for this event is first-come, first-served. Registration is free and will be at the welcome desks on the CVM front lawn and near the lameness paddock. Check-in at Teddy Bear Surgery at the time of your appointment slot.

** This station will only be accepting tickets this year for add-ons. Tickets can be purchased at the welcome desk.

View our Add-ons Menu

FAQs

What is Open House?

Each year, the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine organizes an Open House event to welcome all ages and members of the community to explore the world of veterinary medicine and see what our college has to offer! This event is completely run by our first- and second-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students, and any donations go toward helping our students pay for their veterinary licensing exam.

How do I register to attend?

There is no registration required to attend this event!

Who can attend Open House?

Open House has fun activities and demonstrations for all ages! Please note that the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Tours have limited spots available, and only people who are 6^th grade and above may attend (everything else is available to all ages).

Is Open House a free event?

UGA CVM Open House is a free event open to the public, though there are optional paid experiences. Concessions and merchandise will also be available for purchase.”

When: Friday, April 4, 2025 (9:00am-4:00pm)
Address for Event: College of Veterinary Medicine – 501 D. W. Brooks Drive, Athens, GA 30602

SEE EVENT HERE: https://vet.uga.edu/event/open-house-2025