2009 Application Deadline Has Passed
Applications No Longer Accepted

For those excited by science, who enjoy working with animals and would like to find out more about what it takes to become a veterinarian or veterinary technician, this program is just the ticket!  Aspiring veterinary healthcare professionals will experience first-hand the fascinating world of veterinary medicine.  

The only camp of its kind in Indiana, Boiler Vet Camp gives want-to-be veterinarians or veterinary technicians the chance to live out their dreams. This camp is designed for students who are interested in becoming veterinary healthcare professionals and provides a preview into the real and vast fields of veterinary medicine. Students who attended the 2008 camp are not eligible for the 2009 camp.

Through presentations, demonstrations, laboratories, visits and in-depth, hands-on activities, students will discover what modern veterinary medicine is all about. Students will gain personal experience of what it is like to attend vet school and what it takes to become a veterinarian or veterinary technician through this seven day on-campus experience at one of the premier veterinary schools in the country. Students entering 8th and 9th grades are eligible to attend. Minimum age requirement is 12 years old.

Total cost is $500 which covers all fees and expenses for Boiler Vet Camp. Scholarships are available.

For more information, e-mail boilervetcamp@purdue.edu or call (765) 494-7893.