Thank you for choosing to advance excellence!
The mission of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is to provide superior education in veterinary medicine and related fields, to offer a wide range of superior services to the general public and the veterinary medical community, and to maintain a relevant, high-quality research program in basic and applied fields.
You can be a part of LSU SVM's mission. You can help educate future veterinarians, pave the way for ground-breaking biomedical research, and ensure that the people of Louisiana and beyond (as well as the animals) receive the extraordinary services we offer.
Gifts can be made to the School of Veterinary Medicine through the LSU Foundation's secure giving online site.
Get more information about ways you can make a difference in the lives of both people and animals below.
For giving information, contact
Betty Y. Karlsson, CFRE
Executive Director for Institutional Advancement
225-578-9870
Laura Lanier, CFRE
Director of Development
225-578-9826
Dr. David Senior, Associate Dean
Advancement & Strategic Initiatives
225-578-9900




