Wellbeing Support Fund Accepting Applications

 As veterinary students return to classes in the world of COVID-19, maintaining mental and emotional wellbeing is more important than ever.  Have a creative and unique idea to provide your classmates with a virtual wellness boost? Look no further! The SAVMA Wellbeing Committee is currently reviewing applications for their Wellness Support Fund. Take a look below for details!

In light of the growing body of evidence indicating high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression in the veterinary profession, the SAVMA Wellbeing Committee recognizes that there is a considerable need to transform the culture of veterinary schools into one that is safe, promotes self-awareness, and encourages healthy living habits.  The committee will award up to $2,500.00 each cycle to student applicants demonstrating the need for assistance with a project, lecture, or event(s) that will foster physical or mental wellbeing in their respective college, on an as needed basis. This cycle ends December 31, 2020.

Click here for the application!

Please send any questions to savmawellbeing@gmail.com.

A New Generation of Leaders

At the 2020 Virtual AVMA Convention, the SAVMA House of Delegates elected new delegates to the remaining positions on the National SAVMA Executive Board.  Originating from veterinary schools across the country and beyond, these students truly embody what it means to be better together. They are incredibly passionate about the bright future of veterinary medicine and serving the veterinary student community on a national level.  The purpose of the National SAVMA Executive Board is to listen to YOU, veterinary students – your experiences, ideas, concerns, and questions – and in combination with the AVMA, advocate for real change in the field of veterinary medicine.  Please join me in welcoming the newest faces of SAVMA!

Top Row, Left to Right:

Pallavi Oruganti (Cultural Outreach Officer-Elect), Sarah Delmotte (Editor in Chief-Elect), Hidayah Martinez Jaka (President-Elect), Tyler McMurray (Veterinary Economics Officer-Elect), Jonathan Dumas (Chapter President Representative-Elect)

Bottom Row, Left to Right:

Ilissa Chasnick (Treasurer-Elect), Ashley Miller (Global and Public Health Officer-Elect), Laci Taylor (International Exchange Officer-Elect), Brooke MacNeill (Secretary-Elect), Hanna Netisingha (Communications and Public Relations Officer-Elect)

Contact information for each official listed above can be found here with your student AVMA login.

VIN Topic Rounds

Are you missing out on clinical rotations because of COVID-19? Does Neurology make you tremor? The VIN Student Team has you covered with Tuesday Topic Rounds.  During the month of August, join Dr. Anne Katherman, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) for 30 minute, case-based sessions on Neurology 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 Managing Poison Emergencies on September 1, 2020 at 12 ET.

Click to read more ...

4 Tips for Nailing Your Vet Interview

Fourth year students... are you starting to think about post-graduate plans? Nailing your interview is the key to success! Vet Finders created this guide with advice on how to stand out during your vet interview. Check it out!

Preparation forms the foundation for a successful job interview. Going for your vet interview well prepared will not only help you build confidence but will also project a positive impression on the interviewer. Apart from the profile that you are applying for, the major concern for an interviewer will be your education, training, and your way of interacting with people.

The interview will be a key opportunity for you to elaborate on your resume and showcase your skillset. This will make the interviewers realize your suitability for the job. So, here are some tips that can help you make a major difference in the outcome of your vet interview.

Click to read more ...

National Women’s Equality Day 2020

The SAVMA Cultural Outreach Officers with the help of our Integrative Communications and Diversity Committee put together this incredible statement for National Women's Equality Day. 

Today, August 26th, 2020, SAVMA recognizes and celebrates National Women’s Equality Day. This day commemorates the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens on the basis of sex¹. As we acknowledge this milestone in our nation's history, we must also reflect on the current status of gender equality within the veterinary profession, as well as the ongoing needed efforts to address gender discrimination that continues to persist.

Click to read more ...