COVID-19: Class of 2020 Edition

A quick overview of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic felt by the graduating class of 2020.  A big thank you to Kelsey Deaver, our own SAVMA Veterinary Economics Officer, for sharing these statistics!

Summer 2020: COVID Edition

Thank you to Laci Taylor from Cornell University for sharing her summer experiences with us!  Even in the midst of the pandemic, she found a way to make the best of a less than optimal situation - we love hearing your stories of hard work and new experiences!

Change of Plan 

Laci Taylor ǀ Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine ‘22

As an aspiring veterinarian interested in zoological medicine, I have tried my best to take advantage of all zoo and wildlife opportunities available to me. When I think about the kind of veterinary career I want to have, it is one where I can combine my interests in conservation, international travel and cultural immersion. For this reason, I am sure you can imagine my excitement when back in January, I was accepted to work at the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) in Uganda for the summer of 2020.

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Veterinary Students and the COVID 19 Crisis

By Ella Rak

Class of 2023

Virginia- Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

When universities across the country started shutting down in March, I felt helpless in a time of crisis. What could a veterinary student due to help in a human pandemic? Through the Medical Reserve Corps, I have had the opportunity to apply the skills I have learned in veterinary school as a volunteer on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis.  

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Students Combat COVID - The Virtual 5k

Are you looking for some motivation to get active, or looking for a way YOU can help all the incredible heathlcare providers in the frontlines? Well, look no further! SAVMA (due to the hard work of our incredible GPHO's!) has teamed up with AOSA (American Optometric Student Association), APTASA (American Physical Therapy Association Student Assembly), and SOMA (Student Osteopathic Medical Association) in order to donate to an incredible cause AND have some fun! Your donation is your "registration" fee. It is not required, however, all money raised will be donated to the CDC! You can decide to complete the 5k however you choose, whether that be running, walking, biking, skipping, dancing... we just want you to get active and get outside!

The student organization who raises the most money for the CDC Fundation wins glory and bragging rights... pretty awesome! This will be going on for the whole month of May. Directions are below, and the link to donate can be found here! Have fun with it!

Step 1: Use the above link and click Donate.

Step 2: Select the amount you wish to donate, and fill out the additional information below. Feel free to remain anonymous if you so choose!

Step 3: MAKE SURE YOU DONATE TO YOUR TEAM! Click the drop down and look for SAVMA!

Step 4: Have the best time completing your 5k!