Open House

The students, faculty and staff of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University would like to invite you and your family to our annual Open House. All are welcome to attend the Cummings School Open House which is held the first Saturday in September after Labor Day from 11am to 3pm.

Directions to the Cummings School campus can be found on the Visitor Information page along with an online campus map for your convenience.

We ask that you to leave your dogs and other pets at home in a safe and comfortable environment so that you and your family may enjoy the festivities. We want to maintain appropriate biosecurity and infection control for our patients, livestock, and your pets. Please remember that no animal may remain in an unattended vehicle at any time.

Our open House is the Cummings School community's opportunity to share the joys of our profession with the public and provides a chance for those interested to get a closer look at veterinary medicine. The Open House offers a wide range of activities for you to enjoy, such as:

Self Guided Tours

Walk through the Foster Hospital for Small Animals, Hospital for Large Animals and our campus farm to see how a veterinary school functions on a daily basis.

Birds of Prey Exhibit

Watch these avian marvels take flight in the newest addition to the Cummings School campus, the Agnes Varis Auditorium.

Hay Rides

Back by popular demand! Tour the best parts of the Cummings School's 600-acre campus to get a snapshot of the breadth of offerings here.

Admissions and AVM Talks

Chat with an admissions counselor about what it takes to get into veterinary school, and learn more about our summertime Adventures in Veterinary Medicine program.

Dog Demonstrations

Watch police, assistance and carting dogs demonstrate the training required of them, as well as a dog agility exhibition.

Teddy Bear Clinic

Bring your injured teddy bears and other friends to the teddy bear clinic for a quick bandage or to repair a tear and leave with a lollipop for yourself.

Veterinary Exhibits

Educational demonstrations including small animal ultrasound demonstration and a hands-on laboratory exhibit.

Farm Animals

Self guided walking tour of our campus farm. See piglets, sheep, cows and horses.