Vet School open house

The annual College of Veterinary Medicine open house, free and open to the public, will be held April 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Pets are not allowed.)

This annual event provides a chance to get a closer look at veterinary medicine, tour the college and learn more about its facilities, equipment and everyday routines.

Students, faculty members and staff will be on hand to answer questions about careers as a veterinarian, a veterinary technician or an animal care specialist. Careers in veterinary medicine have traditionally involved working with dogs, cats, cows, horses, sheep and pigs. However, this rapidly growing field also provides opportunities to work in the animal health industry, government and armed forces and with many other species in zoos, wildlife refuges and developing countries.

A complete schedule is available online.

Baker Pet Talks: Dental care tips for your pet

A talk on dental care tips for pets will be held April 14, 10-11 a.m., at Thaw Auditorium, Baker Institute for Animal Health.

The talk will be given by Drs. Kevin Ng and Lindsey Schneider, residents in dentistry and oral surgery at the College of Veterinary Medicine. They will cover home care strategies to maintain your pet’s health, how to identify signs of oral pain in cats and dogs, advanced procedures and what a ‘dental’ involves.

The demonstration will also be streamed live.