Hurricane season reminds us to be prepared and to take care of one another

LSU Vet Med is no stranger to devastating hurricanes, and our hearts to out to all those affected this season and in prior years. Having a plan is helpful, and we encourage you to include pets and farm animals in your planning. LSU Vet Med has info online at lsu.edu/vetmed/disaster_prep. Stay safe and take care of one another.

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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.

Dean Oliver Garden and Dr. Sydney Mordoh

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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 20,000 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 acquires new linear accelerator for cancer treatment

LSU Vet Med has acquired a new linear accelerator to provide more advanced radiation treatment for cancer treatment. The new linear accelerator provides stereotactic radiotherapy and intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatments using a technology called RapidArc.

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LSU Vet Med offers hurricane preparedness tips for pet owners

With hurricane season still upon us, LSU Vet Med has hurricane preparedness tips for pet owners, as well as horse owners.

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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.