Invitation to the open day: experience veterinary medicine live!

Invitation to the open day: experience veterinary medicine live!

On June 6, 2025, the Veterinary Medical Department of the Free University of Berlin is about a special event: On Saturday, June 14th, an open day will take place on the Campus düppel in Berlin-Zehlendorf. The event aims to give interested parties into an insight into veterinary training, research and practice. Visitors can look forward to an exciting program that is designed for both families and for professional interested parties.

Especially for children, the day is suitable on which an interactive rally with over 20 stations is offered. Here, among other things, the young visitors can discover research institutes, the clinic for small and pets and the status of "veterinarians without borders". Successful participants in the rally receive an “animal diploma”, which also increases the experience factor. There are also activities such as a visit to the cuddly animal hospital and in the petting zoo, which also invite you to participate.

informative insights and personal conversations

For all interested parties, informative tours and short lectures by scientists in the department are on the program. In addition, practical relevance and professional perspectives are illustrated by a falconer, a beekeeper and a farrier through live demonstrations. The Veterinary Chamber of Berlin and the Study Office provide information about the diverse study opportunities and professional prospects in veterinary medicine, a course of study that is offered at five universities in Germany, including in Munich, Gießen and Leipzig, as well as at the FU Berlin.

The meals during the event take over students and employees with homemade cakes and a grill offer. As part of this open house, the long history of the veterinary department is recognized, the roots of which go back to 1790. The department is one of the leading institutions in Germany today, with over 1,500 students who profil themselves in research on infection medicine, antimicrobial resistance and animal welfare.

Study structure and professional orientation

The veterinary course includes a scientific-theoretical part of 4 ½ years and a practical part, which takes a total of 1170 hours. After a total of 5 years and 6 months, the studies ended with a license to practice. In fact, the course of the course of the "Ordinance on the" Ordinance of Veterinarians "" is regulated, which determines essential exams and training content, such as the variety offer in the veterinary preliminary examination, which includes subjects such as physics, chemistry and zoology.

The training prepares students for diverse activity and professional fields. These range from the treatment of sick animals to obstetrics to scientific research and teaching. Foreign language skills, especially Latin knowledge or participation in a terminology course, are also required for successful completion. Veterinary medicine is a diverse and challenging field that is presented every year during events such as the open house day, as well as vetmeduni.ac.at

The event on June 14 not only offers an exciting insight into veterinary training, but also a valuable opportunity for personal interaction with students and experts in this fascinating professional field.

Further information is also available on Vetmed.lmu.de