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Professionaly involved in animal handling or otherwise interested in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine?

Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is the only institution in the Netherlands where veterinarians are trained. The faculty is open to the public, and each week the clinical departments of Companion Animal Health and Equine Health host guided tours of the facility. Visitors can also tour our own organic farm ‘De Tolakker’. The tour also includes a presentation on the faculty’s departments and offices.

What is the target group?

Professionaly involved in animal handling or otherwise interested in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine? Our tours are suitable for any visitor of any age! Tours are available for groups up to 15 people. We can only host up to a maximum of three groups at a time.

Who leads the tours?

The presentations and tours are provided by Veterinary Medicine students. They are up to date as to current events in the clinics and are experienced tour guides. Upon completion of the tour, you will undoubtedly have acquired some unforgettable and educational experiences.

When are the tours given?

The guided tours are offered on workdays between 9:00 and 18:00 (last tour starts at 15:15). No tours are offered during the weekend. The faculty tours are not available in July and August.

Programme

• Reception and presentation by the tour guide.
• The guide takes a group of up to 15 people on a tour through the anatomical collection in the study area, the Department of Clinical Health of Companion Animals, the Equine Health Department and the model farm ‘De Tolakker’. During the tour you will have plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion.
• Conclusion
• The tour will take around 2,5 hours.

Only interested in the Equine Health Department? Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine also offers an extensive tour which only includes the Equine Health Department.

What does it cost?

A guided tour costs € 155.00 per group (maximum 15 people). Cash payment is not possible.

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact the Multimedia, Communications & Marketing Department at e-mail: rondleiding.dgk@uu.nl.