Welcome, DVM Students!

LSU Vet Med DVM students begin their Fall 2026 classes today. Veterinary school is a four-year program divided into Phase 1 and Phase 2: Phase 1 consists of labs and lectures with a focus on clinical skills, and Phase 2 consists of clinical rotations in our Veterinary Teaching Hospital and at approved clinics, hospitals, and organizations outside of LSU To learn more about admissions and the DVM curriculum, go to Academics above or We Teach below.

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As one of only 32 fully accredited veterinary schools in the U.S., the mission of LSU Vet Med is to improve and protect the lives of animals and people through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care.
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Apply to LSU Vet Med

Interested in applying to LSU Vet Med to pursue your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, Master's (MS) degree or Doctoral (PhD) degree, Advanced Training (internships or residencies), Externship, or Career (Job Opportunities)?

Please note that MS and PhD candidates do not need to have a research interest in veterinary medicine and research does not need to benefit animals. LSU Vet Med is a biomedical research institution as well as a veterinary school. Our researchers' investigations cover a wide range of disciplines, including cancer biology, disease processes, cardiovascular disease, infectious and parasitic diseases, neurosciences, toxicology, bacteriology, and more.

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Veterinary Teaching Hospital

We care for an array of species and see approximately 21,000 cases each year. We offer specialty services as well as primary care. Our comprehensive care allows us to treat a variety of illness and injuries. We are open 24/7, 365 to provide care for your animal.

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Protect your pets from extreme heat this summer

Keep your pets safe throughout the hot summer months. Soaring temperatures can be dangerous for pets.

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Emily Bivens

LSU Vet Med announces its fifth artist-in-residence, Emily Ward Bivens

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine announces its fifth artist-in-residence, Emily Ward Bivens, an acclaimed visual artist and educator whose work is inspired by the intersection of art and science.

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Vision

Bettering lives through education, public service, and discovery

Mission

Improving and protecting the lives of animals and people through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care

Values

Integrity. Compassion. Innovation.

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