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The annual Open House of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine will transport you to a whirlwind of family-friendly activities, educational exhibits, and fascinating demonstrations.
Coming Soon: Open House 2025 – October 5
Thousands of people attend Open House, which has informative booths and exhibits throughout the veterinary campus, including in the Large Animal Clinic, the Basic Sciences Building, and the Clinical Skills Learning Center. Most booths are open throughout the day, from 10 am to 4 pm. Please check the program at the Welcome Booth when you arrive.
Parking is free, and there are refreshments and meals available for purchase, as are veterinary-themed shirts and other apparel.
A program of the 2024 Open House exhibits and learning opportunities may be found below.
Thanks to the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association for their support of veterinary students who put on Open House!
Can’t wait till October? Visit the virtual Open House now!
Chicago Connection
New! Thanks to veterinary student Naomi Esquivel, the Chicago Village Bus Program was launched in 2023 to transport youth from Chicago to the University of Illinois Open House.
For information about participating in this program, please email: lvmaillinois@gmail.com
Check out the 2024 Open House
Download the 2024 program, with demo topics and booth lists.
Open House 2024 took place on Sunday, October 6 and featured various demos and booths free to the public!
Demos and talks included Farrier (Horseshoeing) demos, “Ask a Vet Student”, and Wildlife Medical Clinic ambassador animal talks.
Many booths and activities were available to check out, including Small Animal Surgery’s teddy bear repair, seeing a fistulated cow, and hearing from the many veterinary organizations at the University of Illinois.
See photos from the 2024 Open House.
Notice: If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate in this program/event, please contact Chris Beuoy at 217-244-1562 / beuoy@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Additionally, the university plans to capture photographs and video of this event. Be aware that if you attend, you are consenting to the possibility that your image and likeness may be shared or published by the university for marketing-communications purposes.