Senator Green Celebrates Historic $250M Investment in OSU Veterinary Medicine

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, on Tuesday joined state leaders, university officials, students and veterinarians to celebrate a major state investment in Oklahoma State University’s veterinary medicine program.

The event marked a major milestone as OSU moves forward with plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital to replace its aging facility. The 255,000-square-foot building is being funded by a $250 million state appropriation — the largest in OSU’s history — approved by the Oklahoma Legislature this year, in addition to $79 million previously allocated to the university.

A longtime farmer and rancher, Senator Green said he was proud to support such a worthy investment in OSU that will pay dividends in the years to come.

“This investment couldn’t come at a more critical time for rural Oklahoma,” said Senator Green. “Vet shortages are leaving too many areas without access to essential care for livestock and companion animals alike. Expanding OSU’s capacity to train the next generation of world-class veterinarians will help support countless farms and ranches while boosting the state’s agricultural industry. Farming and ranching have a tremendous impact on Oklahoma’s economy, and this transformational investment in OSU’s future is a big win for the entire state.”

Construction on the new facility is expected to begin in the spring.

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For more information, contact: Sen. Grant Green at (405) 521-5547 or email Grant.Green@oksenate.gov