Open VetSim
Open VetSim Software
The Open VetSim Platform
Open VetSim is as an open source, accessible platform for veterinary immersive simulation. It can be run as a software-only system under either Windows or Ubuntu Linux. The basic components needed are
- A computer to run the server software and the instructor interface
- An external display connected to the computer to display the simulated patient monitor
- A mannequin
Ubuntu Linux
Open VetSim is available on the open source Ubuntu Linux operating system. For instructions on installing Open VetSim for Ubuntu Linux, click the logo.
Microsoft Windows
Open VetSim is now available on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Click the logo above to download the Windows installer and see the Docs page for installation instructions.
Download Open VetSim
Download Cross Platform Open VetSim BETA
MacOS
OpenVetSim is now available in a beta version for Mac OS. Click the logo above to download this latest release.
Microsoft Windows
OpenVetSim for Windows beta version is available now! Click the Windows icon above to download.
You can download the new BETA of the Mac and Windows versions of OpenVetSim here. Please be sure to BACK UP your scenarios before installing this beta if you already have WinVetSim running on your Windows PC. When you install the new beta, you will be asked if you want to overwrite your old scenarios. If you want to keep them, click NO and your old scenarios will be saved.
MacOS
This is the version of the Open VetSim graphical scenario editor for Mac.
Microsoft Windows
This is the version of the Open VetSim graphical scenario editor for Windows.
Download Open VetSim Scenario Editor BETA
See the "Docs" page for installation instructions for both Windows and Mac
Open VetSim Hardware
The Open VetSim hardware platform consists of mostly inexpensive, off-the-shelf components that yield an impressive array of realistic functions. You can build your own, or purchase a system from our partner, I-Town Designs.
Palpable pulses
Simple, low-cost haptic pulse units that detect when pulses are palpated
Compression detection
Inexpensive, accelerometer-based chest compression detection
Chest auscultation system
RFID tags and an RFID antenna are used to provide localized heart and lung sounds
PPV detection
A pressure sensor detects positive pressure breaths when the mannequin is intubated
Chest rise
The mannequin breathes spontaneously using an air pump and blood pressure cuff
Want to learn more? Check out or "Docs" section for information on building your own simulator, or ask some questions in the forum!