OSU CVM Activities Special Guests Demonstrations Food

Oct. 25, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join us for a day of exploring veterinary medicine! Our students coordinate Open House and are very proud to show visitors the many different facets of their profession. From research, to teaching tomorrow’s practitioners, to treating Oklahoma’s livestock and companion animals, there is much to do and see. We encourage children to dress up in their best Halloween costumes! Some of the activities children will participate in are the teddy bear surgery, anatomy showcase and meeting Bullet.
Open House Schedule

OSU CVM Activities

Teddy Bear Surgery

CVM third year students will be demonstrating their surgery skills by arranging the Teddy Bear Surgery exhibit. Children under the age of 16 are encouraged to participate in this mock procedure covering the basic surgical techniques.
We are currently accepting donations of Teddy Bears for this event. Please drop off any new or gently used stuffed animals at McElroy Hall.

Anatomy Showcase

If you would like to learn about the morphological differences and similarities between us and the wonderful animals of our world; come see the first-year students' anatomy showcase!

Clinical Skills Lab & Parasitology Showcase

The clinical skills lab offers hands-on training for students to refine essential skills in a controlled environment. Equipped with state-of-the-art instruments and guidance from experienced faculty, it aims to provide practical expertise for quality animal healthcare.

Trick-or-Treating

Bring your favorite Halloween costume, candy bucket, and enjoy a fun-filled day with lots of candy! All children attending in costume can trick or treat at each booth! A special thank you to our sponsors for the candy donations.

Open House Sponsors

Demonstrations

Stillwater Police Department

K9 Unit

The Stillwater Police Department K9 Unit assists in the effective investigation and suppression of criminal activity. The K9 unit has proven to be an incredible asset to the SPD and the protection of the Stillwater community.

Snake 'N Bait

Snake 'N Bait is a reptile-focused venture founded by a veterinarian student, Madi Purdy-Hein, and dental student, Conner Hein. They are committed to ensuring the well-being of reptiles.

Special Guests

Fleecy Friends Alpacas

Fleecy Friends is an agritourism alpaca ranch. They are an official field site for Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Their ranch breeds, shows, sells, mentors, offers other services, and we use our own fleece to create yarn. These gentle, fluffy animals love to say hello. Pet them, take a picture, and learn a little about what makes alpacas so special. Fun for the whole family!

Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue

They’re curious, gentle, and full of personality. Give them a scratch, snap a photo, and find out how Peaceful Valley helps give donkeys a safe and happy home. Peaceful Valley's Mission is to provide a safe and loving environment to all donkeys that have been abused, neglected or abandoned and wild burros under threat of destruction.