LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY UNVEILS STATE-OF-THE-ART COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE LEARNING CENTER

ong Island University unveiled another world-class facility on the Post campus this spring. The University held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the prodigious College of Veterinary Medicine Learning Center, which serves as the primary home to the New York metropolitan region’s only veterinary medicine program.

The state-of-the-art facility features large lecture theaters, classrooms, clinical skills laboratories, seminar rooms, and a small animal simulation suite including examination rooms, surgical suites, and a medical imaging center.

“The College of Veterinary Medicine has been a catalyst for Long Island University’s advancement as a top academic and research facility as part of Long Island’s life science corridor, and it would not be possible without strong support from Governor Hochul and Empire State Development,” said LIU President Dr. Kimberly Cline.

“We are very proud of our new College of Veterinary Medicine facilities and connected clinical and research experiences which provide students with significant opportunities to become leaders in veterinary medicine.”

The opening of the Veterinary Learning Center is part of the University’s significant investment project designated for the College of Veterinary Medicine. LIU was awarded $12 million by New York State, as part of the state’s investment in transformational health care initiatives to help establish Long Island as biotechnology research corridor.

“New York State's investment in Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine underscores our commitment to meeting the growing demand for state-of-the-art veterinary services and ensuring New Yorkers have access to education and training for the career path of their choice,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “These new facilities, equipped with the latest technology and staffed by experienced educators, will provide students with the hands-on experience they need to become competent and compassionate veterinary professionals who can safeguard animal health and preserve the environment.”

The College of Veterinary Medicine is one of the University’s fastest growing and most competitive programs as the College is anticipated to have 450 veterinary and graduate students in the 2023-24 Academic Year.

“The College of Veterinary Medicine’s world-class faculty offers a comprehensive approach to veterinary education and prepares our students to succeed through a variety of measures, including experiential learning, interdisciplinary research, and mutually beneficial partnerships,” said College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Dr. Carmen Fuentealba. “Our program is designed to prepare practice-ready, entrepreneurial veterinarians that will serve the needs of the local and global communities.”

1 Of 4

LIU’s College of Veterinary Medicine is one of four veterinary programs in the Northeast – alongside Cornell University, Tufts University and the University of Pennsylvania.

A Monumental Moment

The ribbon cutting ceremony to open the College of Veterinary Medicine Learning Center took place this spring. The state-of-the-art facility now serves as the primary home to the New York metropolitan region’s only veterinary medicine program and provides an immersive experience in veterinary medicine through teaching and research.