Open House Activities

The Cummings School's Open House is our 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. A wide range of activities are offered for your enjoyment, 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 Booths
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.