Reveille, the Texas A&M mascot. Photo credit:
bk1bennett/Google images approved for reuse.
Dog Health Articles
If you ever wondered what it was like to be a veterinarian or you simply love animals, join the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences for their annual Open House on Saturday, March, 27th, 2010.
What is the Open House?
Open House is an event where the public – adults and children alike - can get a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes at one of the nation’s top veterinary schools.
Indoor Events
Tours
There will be tours of both the large and small animal clinics where the public can view areas that are normally off limits. At the large animal clinic, there will be an opportunity to watch a goat ultrasound and even see the inside of a cow’s stomach. In the small animal clinic, visitors can observe live spay and neuter surgeries, and visit special rooms (e.g. cardiology).
Surgery
And for those wanting to try their hands at being a real veterinarian, there is a chance to enter an operation room and perform surgery on a stuffed animal known as “Teddy Bear Surgery.”
Pictures
Have your picture taken with Reveille, the dog, who is the mascot for Texas A&M.
Exhibits
View exhibits from Texas animal organizations where you can touch furry animals as well as scaly ones.
Outdoor Events
• Tent with various dog breeds for the public to meet
• Search and Rescue demonstrations
• Frisbee dogs
• Sheep herding demonstration
• Petting zoo featuring both exotic animals and baby animals
• Lectures by veterinarians
• Q&A sessions with admissions committee members and current veterinary students.
DATE
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
TIME
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences
Raymond Stotzer Parkway
College Station, TX
77843
*For a map and directions click here.
FEE
This is a free event open to the public.
For more information on the Open House at Texas A&M, click here.
*Note: Schedules and pictures will be available closer to the date of the Open House.
© COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: This article is the original work of Bobbi Leder. Under no circumstances may any portion of this article be copied or used without the permission of the author. To purchase an article by Bobbi Leder, email bobbi.leder@yahoo.com.
Comments
This sounds like a great event - every single activity. I hope it is well attended.
That would be interesting to see, I love open house events at places I've never been to!
wonderful for high school students to learn more about this profession.
Great that they do this.
Sounds wonderful! I hope they get a great turnout.
-Dallas Healthy Trends Examiner
-Dallas Ethnic Foods Examiner
Sounds fun!
Third culture kids examiner
Seattle stay-at-home mom examiner
Sounds like a great event.
In freezing Orlando at the moment, will read more next week.
Wonderful! Great article.
Sounds awesome!
Great to get this information out to young potential veterinarians.
Great event! Hopefully it will inspire young ones to become veterinarians one day.
Ft Lauderdale Science News Examiner
Space News Examiner
What a smart idea!
Cute doggie outfit.
This sounds like a great event! Best wishes and blessings.
This would be a neat event to attend. I hope they have a great turnout.
Sims Examiner
Indianapolis Healthy Living Examiner
Thanks for the info.
What a cool event. Thanks for sharing
Teddy bear surgery? How cool!
Mesa This Day in History
Mesa Abusive Relationships
This sounds like fun, and it's FREE! Bonus!
Thanks for the info.
This is an awesome idea for a really good cause. I think that animal clinics all over the United States to do this.
Got something to say?
Examiner.com is looking for writers, photographers, and videographers to join the fastest growing group of local insiders. If you are interested in growing your online rep apply to be an Examiner today!