UF Shelter Medicine Wetlab - SAVMA EPDC Grant Recipient

On November 16, 2013, the Shelter Medicine students at the University Of Florida College Of Veterinary Medicine hosted a very unique wet lab. The Student Chapter of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (SCASV) gave its students the opportunity to practice a surgical technique that is not part of the normal curriculum. 18 Shelter Medicine students were taught and then allowed to perform a flank spay. A flank spay is an alternative method of ovariohysterectomy in which the incision is on the left side of the body rather than on midline. This approach is not near the mammary glands and is more comfortable for lactating mothers post-operatively. There are many advantages to this approach and it is very advantageous for students that are heading into a career in shelter medicine. The goal of the SCASV is to offer students unique learning opportunities that will supplement their education and prepare them fully for their career. 

Thank you to a grant from the SAVMA EPDC for helping to make this wet lab possible.

University of Florida Shelter Medicine Officers

"Inti"

Kate Fernhoff, UC Davis

Entry, Creative Corner

VMLRP Program Accepting Applicants - up to $25,000 per year

Attention graduating seniors and recent graduates!! Do you have an interest in practicing with livestock and/or public health in designated veterinary shortage situations?
The 2014 VMLRP Federal Register Notice is now open for applicants through June 6, 2014.
CLICK HERE for details. 
or, go directly to the program website at: www.nifa.usda.gov/vmlrp

AVMF Partners For Healthy Pets - March Newsletter

Click HERE to see the March Newsletter.

SAVMA Symposium 2014

Here is an updated taste of what students got into at this year's SAVMA Symposium in Colorado!