Joseph Kelley, DVM Simulation Laboratory hosts academic, extracurricular, and continuing education labs for a variety of stakeholders across Cummings School. These labs include low-fidelity task trainer labs, high-fidelity immersive simulation labs, live animal labs, and cadaver labs. The resources within the lab are specifically related to small animals such as dogs, cats, birds, and exotics. Kelley Simulation Lab faculty and staff also conduct pedagogical research related to veterinary clinical skills, as well as educational model design. When not hosting events, the lab serves as a repository of equipment and supplies for self-directed study by students in our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
For information about large animal educational resources, visit the Large Animal Clinical Skills Laboratory page.
Joseph Kelley, D.V.M., was a dear friend and mentor to Cummings School alumni. A generous gift made in his memory enabled the construction of the Joseph Kelley, DVM Simulation Laboratory at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. The lab was dedicated to him on May 20th, 2022.
As a veteran of seven World Vets campaigns, Joe offered medical and surgical services to countless animals in countries without routine access to veterinary care. He also mentored young veterinarians and veterinary students, a role he absolutely relished.
Dr. Joe, as he was affectionately called by all who knew him well, left behind a profound legacy. His spirit will live on in so many, including all those who utilize the Joseph Kelley, DVM Simulation Laboratory.
Directions to the Lab
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Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University lies in central Massachusetts 50 miles west of Boston. The main campus is set on over 500 rural acres in North Grafton, Massachusetts. The Joseph Kelley, DVM Simulation Laboratory is located in the basement of the Hospital for Large Animals, immediately next to the Luke and Lily Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic.
From Boston
From the greater Boston area take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) west to exit 111 (Route 9, Framingham exit), located at the Sheraton Tara. Proceed west on Route 9 for 6 miles until you reach the Route 30 west exit. Follow Route 30 west under Route 9 and on into Westborough Center. Go through Westborough Center and continue on Route 30 for 4 miles. Take a left onto Willard Street. Take a right onto Jumbo’s Path. Parking for the Joseph Kelley, DVM Simulation Laboratory is down on the right off of Jumbo’s Path (park in spaces marked as reserved for Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic).
From New Hampshire and Maine
From New Hampshire and Maine follow major arteries to Interstate 495 South, then to Route 9. Take Route 9 west to Route 30, Westborough exit. Follow Route 30 under Route 9 and on into Westborough Center. Go through Westborough Center and continue on Route 30 for 4 miles. Take a left onto Willard Street. Take a right onto Jumbo’s Path. Parking for the Joseph Kelley, DVM Simulation Laboratory is down on the right off of Jumbo’s Path (park in spaces marked as reserved for Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic).
From Connecticut and Western Massachusetts
From Connecticut or western Massachusetts take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) east to exit 96 towards Millbury/Worcester. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Route 122 South towards Uxbridge. Drive approximately 1.5 miles and turn left onto Bridge Street. At the traffic light turn left onto North Main Street. At the next traffic light, bear right onto Route 30 East and travel east about 2 miles. Take a right onto Willard Street. Take a right onto Jumbo’s Path. Parking for the Joseph Kelley, DVM Simulation Laboratory is down on the right off of Jumbo’s Path (park in spaces marked as reserved for Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic).
