Leahurst announces free family fun day, VetFest!
The University of Liverpool’s Leahurst veterinary campus is opening its doors to all on Saturday 20th July 2024 for an action-packed day of family fun.
VetFest: Open House will feature a wide range of outdoor and indoor activities including:
- Animal displays – some of Leahurst’s own farm animals and horses, interactive games and activities.
- Merseyside Police Horses, Farriers, animal charity displays and more.
- Dog competition – attendees are encouraged to bring their own dogs along to join in the fun categories including ‘waggiest tail’!
- Bouncy castle
- Food and Drink vendors
- Talks from veterinary researchers and clinicians
- Activities for adults, children and prospective vet students
- Teddy bear clinic – children can bring in their own teddies for repair by a skilled surgeon
- Tours of Leahurst’s equine and small animal hospital facilities
VetFest runs from 10am until 4pm on Saturday 20th July at the Leahurst campus near Neston, Wirral. The full programme and activity timings will be available on the VetFest website ahead of the event.
This event is free of charge but those wishing to attend are asked to register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leahurst-vetfest-open-house-tickets-903077387777
Professor Paul Lunn, Dean of the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Liverpool said: “We are really looking forward to welcoming visitors of all ages to what promises to be a very special open day in the run up to the School of Veterinary Science’s 120th anniversary later this year. It will be a privilege to give our community a glimpse behind the scenes at Leahurst and the chance to meet some of our animals, and discover the exciting work we do every day. There will be something for everyone, whether you're a future veterinarian, a pet lover, or just curious!”
Click here to lean more about the School of Veterinary Science: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/veterinary-science/