The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine will host its 27th Annual Open House on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 

This year’s theme is “Where’s Mike?” Photographs of Mike the Tiger will be hidden along the Paw Print Trail that takes visitors through the Veterinary Medicine Building. The spirit of Mike the Tiger is everywhere, just as veterinarians touch many different aspects of life aside from pet care (e.g., military, food safety, animal welfare, and biomedical research).

Open House 2009 is an opportunity for everyone in the family to explore the fantastic world of veterinary medicine and the latest developments in animal health care, welfare, and research. A self-guided tour will take visitors through the Veterinary Medicine Building, where students, faculty, and staff will provide information and exhibits on various facets of the veterinary medicine curriculum. In addition, the gross anatomy laboratory, intensive care units, surgery suites, and radiology suites will be featured on the tour, along with other areas of the veterinary hospital. 

There will also be a a teddy bear repair station where children can get their stuffed animals “sutured,” a petting zoo, and animal demonstrations, such as a parade of breeds of both dogs and horses