Community Offerings
The Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of animals, people, and communities through service, education, and collaboration. Whether you’re looking to attend a community event as a visitor, access educational resources, pursue continuing education as a veterinary professional, partner with our faculty and students, or support the future of veterinary medicine, we offer a variety of meaningful opportunities to engage with our mission.
Explore how we’re making an impact through community engagement, community service, education and lifelong learning, and view opportunities through which you can support the College’s mission.
ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
Each year we open our doors to inspire, educate, and connect with our local community. During our Annual Open House event, we welcome potential students, their families, and community members to join us in exploring the world of veterinary medicine. This free event usually offers access to interactive sessions, guided tours of our facilities, pet adoptions, a petting zoo, and immersive hands-on activities for all ages. Come enjoy an in-depth look into the world of veterinary medicine and the critical role it plays in the health of animals, humans, and the environment.
Veterinary Ambulatory Community Service
Our Veterinary Ambulatory Community Service (VACS) program takes faculty and students into the community where they work side-by-side, volunteering while providing valuable pet health care to underserved communities and animal shelters. Students going through this distinctive program have said that the combination of helping the community and animals in need was the opportunity to shape themselves into being a more caring and empathetic doctors.
PUBLIC education
We believe that learning is a lifelong journey. This means we’re committed to fostering curiosity, advancing knowledge, and supporting continued growth through educational opportunities for veterinary professionals, students, and the communities we serve. From continuing education courses, to public educational resources, our goal is to share advances in veterinary medicine, and to continue to improve the health and well-being of all animals. These opportunities are led by passionate members of the WesternU CVM family that believe that education goes beyond the classroom.
SUPPORT our mission
We offer a variety of ways you can support the success of our students as they pursue their dreams of becoming veterinarians. Every gift given helps their vision become a reality, shaping not only the future of our students, but the future of veterinary medicine as well. Together, we can educate compassionate veterinarians with excellence, prepare them for life after graduation, and serve as a model for veterinary academia around the world while supporting a Reverence for Life philosophy.