Welcome, new graduate students!
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.
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.
Events
LSU Vet Med installs advanced MRI to enhance diagnostic imaging and patient care
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has installed a new, state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, advancing the college's diagnostic capabilities for both small and large animal patients.
LSU Vet Med conferred four advanced degrees
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine conferred four advanced degrees on May 19, 2026. Colin Mitchell, BVM&S, MS, DACVS, LSU Vet Med interim dean, welcomed the graduates and guests.
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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