Veterinary Camp

Dates for Summer 2013 will be posted in early December. If you would like to be notified via email when dates are released and registration begins, please click here.

Overview

Veterinary Camp is conducted by faculty, staff, and students from Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine, and offered to students interested in the field of veterinary medicine. Camps are offered by school grade with Junior Vet Camp for rising 6th-8th graders, a Senior Vet Camp for rising 9th-11th graders and a Senior Vet Camp exclusively for 12th graders.

Camp participants will learn about veterinary medicine first-hand in classrooms, laboratories, and outdoor facilities that include Auburn's raptor, equine, dairy, beef, and swine units. Students will learn about public health, food animals, wildlife, anatomy, imaging, and first aid, as well as gain valuable mentoring about veterinary science careers.

Students will experience campus-life while residing in Auburn's resident dormitories, eating at campus dining facilities, and enjoying evening social and recreational activities. Camp participants will have 24/7 counselor supervision.

Testimonials

• “This was really a fun camp and taught me so much about being a vet” – Alexis
• “Very helpful for planning a veterinary career” – Danielle
• “Very educational and life-changing” – Kathryn
• “A thrilling experience which will make you want to come back for more” – Katherine
• “Very high quality” – Nathan
• “A great opportunity to talk and get advice from current AU vet students” – Sarah
• “Amazingly fun and interactive” – Tia
• “The friends you make are AMAZING” – Lauryn

Tuition

Tuition is $655 per person and covers all instruction, housing, meals, transportation fees, and recreational activities.

Registration

Registration for all camp sessions is a two-step process.

1. Complete and submit the application and essay form for your camp, according to grade level.
   • Click here for the application and essay form.
2. Our staff will review your application and essay forms in the order they are received and contact you regarding your registration status. Incomplete forms and essays will not be reviewed.

Required Forms and Insurance

If you are selected to attend Veterinary Camp, complete and return the required camp form packet. Return instructions are included in the packet.

• Click here for the required camp form packet.

As proof of health insurance, all participants must attach a copy of the participant's health insurance card (front and back) with the camp form packet. If the participant does not have current health insurance coverage, please contact us as soon as possible for options.

Important Links

• Camp FAQs
• Camp Supplies
• Getting to Auburn
• Summer Experience on Facebook
• Auburn University Admissions: Prospective Students
• College of Veterinary Medicine Open House
• Auburn University Campus Tours + Visit
• The Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau: Local Lodging, Shopping, and Dining

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Cancellation & Refund Policy

Please read our Cancellation & Refund Policy.

Contact Information

For program questions, please contact the coordinator, James Birdsong at 334.844.5817.

Last Updated: October 2, 2012