The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will host its 31st annual Open House on Saturday, April 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its campus on Wire Road. There will be college tours and scientific displays, plus a dog agility course, sheep-herding dogs, animal art exhibit, petting zoo, Teddy Bear surgery, parade of breeds of dogs and horses, and many other attractions.

Junior and senior high school students, as well as college students, can talk with counselors who can be helpful in suggesting courses for a future career in veterinary medicine. Scientific exhibits will include anatomy, ultrasound, small animal surgeries, large animal exhibits, endoscopy, and other veterinary disciplines.

More than 5,000 people are expected to attend the yearly event which is coordinated by veterinary students. For information, call Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine at 334/844-3699 or 800/483-8633