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This weekend the University of Liverpool’s Leahurst veterinary campus opened its doors for VetFest: Open House, an action-packed day of family fun.
3000 people enjoyed a wide range of outdoor and indoor activities including:
Animal displays
![Ponies in a pen](https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC_0813.jpg)
Face painting
![A couple of children with their faces painted](https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC_0863-1.jpg)
Merseyside Police Horses
![Police officers riding horses](https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC_0890.jpg)
Activities for the whole family
Tours of Leahurst’s equine and small animal hospital facilities
![A vet shows children specialised equipment](https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC_0956.jpg)
A dog competition with categories including ‘waggiest tail’!
Professor Paul Lunn, Dean of the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Liverpool said: “We were delighted to welcome so many visitors of all ages to a very special open day in the run up to the School of Veterinary Science’s 120th anniversary later this year. It was 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.”
Click here to lean more about the School of Veterinary Science: www.liverpool.ac.uk/veterinary-science/