On April 8, nearly a thousand attendees gathered for the 52nd annual Vet-A-Visit at the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. The open house showcases the College and provides information about the veterinary profession and careers in veterinary medicine.

Made possible by months of planning by volunteer veterinary and veterinary technology students, the event also celebrates the human-animal bond and offers up a fun day for visitors from across the state.

“Vet-A-Visit is a unique opportunity for our students to share their passion for the veterinary profession with younger generations,” said Ashley Braman, head of Vet-A-Visit. “Their work is a testament to the great education and mentoring they have been provided with thus far.”

Student volunteers began welcoming visitors at 9:00 a.m., and helped attendees navigate their way through exhibits including a heartworm tunnel, a teddy bear surgery clinic, and demonstrations of how ruminants are nature’s recyclers. Visitors saw a painted horse, the inside of the Hospital’s radiology department, and watched Zeke the Wonderdog perform.

The College is always looking for new ways to connect with the community.