Open House

The James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 4th and 5th, 2008, from 9am until 4pm. The last tour will start at 3:15 pm.

The Open House included lectures, demonstrations, tours through the hospital and over 15 displays put together by the Professional Veterinary Medical students. The Open House is a yearly event, which is coordinated and run by the Professional Veterinary Medical students.

Hospital tours run throughout the day and are usually 30-45 minutes. The last tour will be given at 3:15pm on both Friday and Saturday. Large groups are encouraged to make reservations.

Lectures
Friday, April 4th

9am "The Interesting Things I Do With Sheep" with Dr. Simon Turner

11am "My Next Appointment is a WHAT?? A day in the life of an Exotic Animal Vet" with Dr. Matt Johnston

1pm "Why Does My Horse Do That? Thinking Like a Horse" with Dr. Bruce Connally

2pm "So you want to be a veterinarian...?" with Dr. Sherry Stewart

Saturday,
April 5th

9am "They Don't Deserve to Hurt--Comprehensive Pet Pain Management" with Dr. Robin Downing

11am "Can you tell if your animal friend is Painful? Your Intregrative Pain Medicine Options, Including Acupuncture and Massage" with Dr. Narda Robinson

1pm "Pet Hospice..A Philosophy of Caring" with Katie Kennedy, PVM 2009, and Michealle Hobler, PVM 2010

Demonstrations
Friday April 4th

10am How to do a proper saddle fitting for your horse, with Dr. Kevin Haussler

2pm Fort Collins Police K-9 Unit

Saturday,
April 5th

10am Bird Show by The Northern Colorado Bird Center

2pm How to Encouage Your Dog to Behave the Way You Want Them To, with Dr. Jennie Willis Jamtgaard

All Open House Events are Free and Open to the Public!

"Please do not bring your own animals to this event. It is a biosecurity risk and you will not be permitted on tours or around the Breezeway. Thanks for your corporation in keeping everyone (and every animal) safe and healthy!"

For photographs of the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House, please click here