2021 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference Funding Application Now Open

Announcing the 2021 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference & student attendance with National SAVMA funding!

VLC is the veterinary profession's premier conference for leadership development! Grow your leadership skills, gain new insights, and expand your personal toolset. Prepare for professional and personal pursuits and help shape the veterinary profession through CE sessions, AVMA governance meetings, and networking with colleagues! VLC will be held virtually January 7-9, 2021, with optional in-person regional meetings while maintaining safety guidelines, which will be open to SAVMA participants.

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VIN Tuesday Topic Rounds

Are you missing out on clinical rotations because of COVID-19? The VIN Student Team has you covered with Tuesday Topic Rounds.  During the month of October, join Dr. Jonathan Stockman for 30 minute, case-based sessions on Nutrition every Tuesday at 12ET. Everyone and all levels of experience are welcome. There will be time for Q&A and discussion following. The next session is Nutritional Management for the Overweight Patient on October 6, 2020 at 12 ET.

In this rounds:

• The importance of maintaining a healthy body weight in dogs and cats

• Nutritional strategies for weight loss
• How weight loss and other nutritional modifications can help patients with orthopedic disease

REGISTER HERE FOR THE SESSION

The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is here to help you as a vet student – especially during this worldwide pandemic. Membership is always free as a student!

CSU SAVMA Presents Dash for Trash

Colorado State University is promoting both physical and environmental health through their Dash for Trash event!  Check out their infographic for details and information on how to win a giftcard!

NC State Hosts 2020 Diversity, Inclusion & Wellness Symposium

Interested in furthering your education in the areas of diversity, inclusion, and wellness? Look no further!  Take a peek at the information below regarding North Carolina State University's virtual symposium at the end of the month!  More information and registration information can be found here.

Cover Photo Inspiration

You've made it to the end of another week, vet med!  We hope some relaxing weekend plans are in your future, maybe to somewhere that looks like this!  These fun snapshots would make great Facebook cover photos, and that's why they are our Issue 3 winners!  Thank you to Ally Minoli, Aden Lessiak, and Martina Morris for their submissions!

By Ally Minoli, Cornell University

By Aden Lessiak, Cornell University

By Martina Morris, Cornell University