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Student Organizations
Class work and clinics do not constitute
a student's entire four-year stay at the College of Veterinary
Medicine. Recreational, off-campus, and other activities abound.
Many students elect to join one of several
College of Veterinary Medicine student organizations for fellowship
and to gain experience in a specialized facet of the profession.
Some of these organizations include:
Christian Veterinary Fellowship
Student Chapter of the American Veterinary
Society of Animal Behavior (SCAVSAB)
Student Chapter American Veterinary Medical
Association (SCAVMA)
Student Chapter of the American Association
of Bovine Practitioners (SCAABP)
Student Chapter of the American Association
of Equine Practitioners
Student Chapter of the American Association
of Feline Practitioners
Student Chapter of the American Animal Hospital
Association (SCAAHA)
Student Chapter of theAmerican College
of Comparative Medicine and Veterinary Pathologists
Student Chapter of the American Holistic
Veterinary Medical Association (SCAHVMA)
American Association of Swine Practioners
(SCAASP)
Student Chapter of the American Association
of Zoo Veterinarians
Student Chapter of the Emergency and Critical
Care Society (SCVECCS)
Student Chapter of the Association of
Shelter Veterinarians (SCASV)
Student Chapter of the Association for
Women Veterinarians (SCAWV)
Mule Club
PALS (Pet-Assisted Love and Support)
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club
Raptor Rehabilitation Project
Society of Veterinary Medical Ethics
Veterinary Business Management Association
(VBMA)
Honor Societies
Other Campus Activities
Pre-Vet
Club
Christian Veterinary
Fellowship (CVF)
Leader: Jacob Brookhart
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Alex Bermudez
The Christian Veterinary Fellowship (CVF)
is a nondenominational fellowship of veterinary students,
faculty, and staff who are committed to live their Christian
faith in ministry through the profession of veterinary medicine.
We provide education and encouragement for those who desire
ministery through modeling of Christ’s love.
We meet every month for Bible studies that
relate to today’s issues. Our organization also participates
in community service projects, prayer meetings, and social
activities.
CVF is the chapter of the Christian Veterinary
Missions (CVM) that sends veterinarians and veterinary students
on mission trips to numerous countries throughout the world.
We invite all interested parties
to participate.
Student
Chapter of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
(SCAVSAB)
President: Teresa Herbers
Vice President: Jennifer Fowler
Secretary: Amanda Burling
Treasurer: Cindy Kubsh
Faculty Advisor: Drs. Carolyn Henry and Debra
Horwitz
The SCAVSAB is an organization dedicated
to promoting the importance of animal behavior in veterinary
medicine, providing students with educational opportunities
in relation to animal behavior, and creating and maintaining
an affiliation between student chapter members and the American
Veterinary Society for Animal Behavior.
This group also seeks to encourage camaraderie
among veterinary medical students with an interest in animal
behavior and to act as a communication link between practicing
animal behaviorialists and veterinary medical students.
Assistance will be provided to students
who wish to participate in externships with practicing veterinarians
with a professional interest in animal behavior.
Email: animalbehavior@missouri.edu
Student
Chapter American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA)
President: Christina Gray
President-Elect: Kacie Nelson
Secretary: Brianne Schneider
Treasurer: Lissa Risan
Wellness Chair: Jessie Cheever
Faculty Advisors: Drs. Eric Pope and Richard
Meadows
SCAVMA represents the students of the College
of Veterinary Medicine and is recognized by the MU campus
as a student organization. The SCAVMA executive board serves
as the College’s student council and selected members
serve as representatives to the MU Graduate Professional Council.
We provide social activities for students, extracurricular
educational opportunities, and promote organized veterinary
medicine.
Membership requirements include annual
dues and a commitment to work at the SCAVMA booth at least
one football game while being a VM-1 and VM-2. Meetings are
usually held the first Monday of the month, September through
June, at 6 p.m. in the Veterinary Medicine Building. Officers
are elected in December.
Benefits of membership include: reduced
subscription rate for the Journal of the AVMA or American
Journal of Veterinary Research, free registration to national
AVMA meetings, surgery instrument and clinic coat programs,
free AVMA dues for the first year after graduation, eligibility
for emergency loans through the local auxiliary and AVMA Foundation,
financial support to attend symposiums and meetings, and concurrent
membership in the Student American Veterinary Medical Association
(SAVMA).
Visit
the SCAVMA web site
Student
Chapter of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners
President: Jill Nelson
Vice President: Jesse Blades
Secretary: Josh Schaeffer
Treasurer: Allison Barulich
Reporter: Christine Kirchner
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Robert Miller
The Bovine Club is for students who have
an interest in learning about or working with cattle. Monthly
meetings are held with various speakers talking about reproduction,
nutrition, lameness, and gastrointestinal problems, just to
mention a few.
Field trips and hands-on wet labs are also
offered throughout the year dealing with various aspects of
bovine medicine. Social gatherings and barbecues top the highlights
of the bovine club.
If you are interested in cattle,
or don’t know much about them but want to learn more,
come out and join the fun. All are welcome.
Student
Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners
(SCAAEP)
President: Heidi Broyles
Vice President: Eric Dent
Secretary: Loni Taylor
Treasurer: Angela Bradley
Historian: Crystal Bazle
Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Cross
SCAAEP is an organization comprised of
students with an interest in horses. The club is not only
for those who intend to exclusively practice equine medicine
upon graduation, but for all who enjoy riding, showing, or
learning more about horses.
Dues are $5 per year with optional membership
in the AAEP. Meeting dates and times vary, but are posted
in advance. Most meetings feature speakers on various topics
in equine medicine and surgery. Wet labs (i.e. farriery, nerve
blocks) also occur throughout the year.
Social events are held throughout
the year.
Student
Chapter of the American Association of Feline Practitioners
(SCAAFP)
President: Beth Skaggs
Vice President: Rachel Williams
Secretary: Laura McCann
Treasurer: Peggy White
Advisor: Dr. Leah Cohn
SCAAFP is an organization dedicated to
educating veterinary students in the intricacies and dynamics
of feline medicine. Since it is not feasible to cover all
the aspects of feline medicine in the classroom, SCAAFP tries
to supplement this material with points of interest and importance
for any practicing veterinarian who deals with cats.
Other activities the club is involved in,
include hosting a continuing education symposium in the early
fall for practitioners in the area. Also visits to nursing
homes, group homes, hospitals, and schools to allow the public
to visit with members pets and blood donor cats of the veterinary
medical teaching hospital, as well as to educate the public
on cat care. Each year, the club has a booth at the CVM Open
House.
Membership is open to all students of veterinary
medicine. We have 1-2 meetings each month from August to May.
These meetings include both lectures and wet labs/clinics.
We invite you to join our group and
have fun while you learn about the special care of these fascinating
creatures!
Feline
Club Web Site
Student
Chapter of the American Animal Hospital Association (SCAAHA)
President: Cassie Hulbert
President Elect: Kelvin Urday
Secretary: Christine Nagel
Treasurer: Kimberly Hause
2nd Year Representative: Abigail Whiting
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Richard Meadows
AAHA is a national organization whose purpose
is to enhance the abilities of veterinarians to provide quality
medical care to companion animals, to successfully conduct
their practices and maintain their facilities with high standards
of excellence, and to meet the public’s needs as they
relate to animals.
The student chapter sponsors monthly workshops
and seminars in order to give students an opportunity to expand
their clinical knowledge and enhance their clinical abilities.
It is valuable for students to get some hands-on experience
in clinical situations. This is especially true for VM-1’s
and VM-2’s who spend most of their time in the classroom.
Examples of workshops held in the past include bandaging,
suturing, physical examinations, ECG interpretations, and
computer management in veterinary practice.
AAHA activities can be very informative
and a lot of fun. Input is always welcome regarding what seminars
you would like to hear and what workshops in which you would
like to participate.
Student
Chapter of the American College of Comparative Medicine and
Veterinary Pathologists
President: Kia Moore
Vice President: Ashley Vincent
Secretary/Treasurer: Kelvin Urday & Christine
Nagel
Faculty Advisors: Drs. Craig Franklin and
Marlyn Whitney
The goal of the Pathology Club is to encourage
veterinary medical student involvement in the field of veterinary
pathology and to provide an additional opportunity for its
associates to gain professional knowledge. We also contribute
to the development of the field at MU though activities involving
faculty and student associates.
Such activities include wetlabs, case presentations,
and visits to regional and national pathology conferences.
Our members are interested in all areas, including diagnostic
and clinical pathology, wildlife/zoo pathology, toxicology,
and exploring a wide array of career opportunities.
There are no fees to join. If you
have any interests relating to pathology, please feel free
to attend our meetings. We are brand new as of May 2002, so
we welcome your input!
Student
Chapter of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
(SCAHVMA)
President/Treasurer: Stephanie
Knapp
Vice President: Robin Kramer
Journal Coordinator: Shelly Pasternak
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Eileen Hasser
The Holistic Medicine Club is an organization
that provides educational opportunities in holistic veterinary
medicine for veterinary students. Holistic medicine is a rapidly
growing field that provides alternatives to traditional methods
of healing. This club sponsors lectures on a variety of topics
including acupuncture, chiropractics, herbs, and homeopathy.
Monthly meetings focus around lectures
by holistic veterinarians. Field trips include herb walks
and attending workshops.
Elections are held in January. Everyone
with an interest in or questions about holistic medicine is
welcome.
Student
Chapter of the American Association of Swine Practioners (SCAASP)
President: Jeff Anderson
Vice President: Adam Gundel
Secretary: Mary Green
Treasurer: Josh Schaefer
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tom Fangman
The Swine Club is for students who have
an interest in learning about or working with pigs. Monthly
meetings are held with various speakers talking about reproduction,
nutrition, and health problems, just to mention a few.
Field trips and hands-on wet labs are also
offered throughout the year dealing with various aspects of
swine medicine.
If you are interested in swine but
want to learn more, come out and join the fun. All are welcome.
Student
Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (SCAAZV)
President: Bradlee Twigg
Vice Pres./Secretary: Jennifer Savini
Treasurer: Erin O'Toole
Secretary: Amberle Wright
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Cathleen Kovarik
SCAAZV is an organization concerned with
many aspects of animal medicine. Our scope of interest goes
beyond zoo medicine, covering aspects of wildlife medicine
and conservation, pet bird medicine, reptile and amphibian
medicine, aquatic mammals, and fish medicine. We have guest
speakers whose research or occupation involves these aspects
of veterinary medicine.
There are also symposiums and other
national meetings that our members often attend. We also have
wet labs involving dissection, physical exams, and other hands-on
projects that are not part of the school curriculum. If you
have an interest in this organization, we would be very pleased
to see you at our meetings.
Student
Chapter of the Emergency and Critical Care Society (SCVECCS)
President: Amy Nadolski
Vice President: Meghan Duhadway
Treasurer: Jenny Phillips
Secretary: Christen Jones
Foal Watch: Caleb Hudson
Colic Team: Jessica Snyder
Equine Rounds: Lindsey Vansandt
Large Animal Rounds: Rebecca Plamondon
Small Animal Rounds: Ashley Vincent
FA Rounds: Michael Peters
Critical Care: Kristen Dellacamera
Ventilator Team Captain: Wes Kimberlin
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tony Mann
The Student Chapter of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical
Care Society (SCVECCS) was established at the University of
Missouri-Columbia in 1995. It is affiliated with the national
SVECCS and its parent organization, the Veterinary Emergency
and Critical Care Society (VECCS). The VECCS and its associated
student chapters are dedicated to the promotion of knowledge,
skills, and ability in emergency and critical care of small
and large animals.
The MU SCVECCS oversees the Colic
Team and the Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Teams
(SAECCT) in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Clydesdale
Hall. The Colic Team is made up of first and second year students
who assist the equine service with after hours emergencies
and a “Foal Watch” for expecting mares. The Small
Animal Emergency and Critical Care Team is a team made up
of second year students who are assigned to evenings (a required
shift 6-10 p.m. approximately once per month) throughout the
school year to assist in the ICU and to help with small animal
emergencies.
Student
Chapter of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians
President: Peggy White
Vice President: Maren Bell Jones
Secretary: Kristen Otten
Treasurer: Alison Barulich
Shelter Liason: Rachel Ray
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Dennis O'Brien
As an advocate for the profession of shelter
veterinary medicine, the Association's mission is to advance
the practice of shelter medicine and to further veterinary
education and research as it relates to animals' health in
shelters.
Student
Chapter of the Association for Women Veterinarians (SCAWV)
President: Kristina Barnes
Vice President: Catherine Zivnuska
Secretary/Treasurer: Liana Wages
Faculty Advisors: Drs. Kim Selting and Lisa
Britt
The Student Chapter of the Association
for Women Veterinarians (SCAWV) was formed in 2005 to support
the growing numbers of women at the University of Missouri-Columbia
pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine. The purpose of the
student chapter of AWV is to provide a support and network
group that addresses specific problems and needs of women
professionals and students that are NOT MET in existing organizations.
AWV student chapters are not intended to compete in any way
with existing organizations, but instead complement them.
Student chapters of AWV provide a way for women veterinary
students to become better acquainted and provide mutual aid,
encouragement and recognition through the discussion of such
topics as:
Mentoring programs
Self-Defense Seminars
Leadership training
Business skills
Health issues
Work and family balance
Adaptations for pregnant and nursing women
Sexual harassment problems
Resume preparation
The Association for Women Veterinarians
is open to all students regardless of race, religion, sex,
color, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual preference,
or disability.
Visit
our web site
Mule
Club
President: Jesse Cheever
Vice President: Jacob Brookhart
Secretary: Josh Schaeffer
Treasuer: Shari Thompson
Faculty Advisor: Drs. John Dodam and James
Thorne
Tim and Terry -- the latest pair of College
of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia mules
-- will continue the tradition of travelling far and wide
across Missouri. Like their predecessors, Hillda and Louise
and Jill and Shirley, the CVM mules will continue to proudly
represent the College, as well as the University of Missouri-Columbia.
It is the responsibly of the Mule Club
to maintain the mules and the relationship they have established
with the citizens of Missouri. No membership fee or qualifications
are required to join the Mule Club. Members who wish to drive
the wagon in parades must drive the practice sled five times
with a VM-2 driving instructor. Mule Club members meet regularly
throughout the year at the barn to exercise the mules. Mule
Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month,
and officer elections are conducted during the April meeting.
More information about the club can
be found at our website:
http://www.cvm.missouri.edu/org/muleclub/index.htm
PALS
(Pet-Assisted Love and Support)
President: Alison Barulich
Vice President: Betsy Koch
Treasurer: Annie Beyer
Secretary: Emily Basler
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Richard Meadows
PALS was started in September 1994 by Theresa
Bruemmer, a student at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine.
Students, staff, faculty, or their spouses take their personal
pets to hospitals and senior citizens centers. This is intended
to increase the socialization and activity levels of patients,
decrease feelings of institutionalization, and to provide
emotional support and unconditional friendship provided by
pets.
All pets must be spayed or neutered,
free of all internal and external parasites, attend PALS training
sessions, and pass a behavioral and physical screening. Volunteers
are required to commit to a one year term.
Pre-Veterinary
Medicine Club
President: Meagan
Brophy
Vice President: Heather Stewert
Secretary: Ashley Seder
Treasurer: Daniel Ewers
Social Chair: Katie Horzmann
Publicity Chair: Irene Toll-Schacter
Programming Chair: Whitney Collins
Scholars Rep: Ben Yarnell
Fundraising Chairs: Nicole Denny, Megan Scott,
Lea Munzlinger, Stacy Griffard and Casey Conklin
Students engaged in pre-veterinary medical
study qualify to join this club. A faculty member acts as
adviser. At regular meetings, guest speakers discuss various
aspects of the profession. One objective of the club is to
bring about a closer fellowship among students who have a
common interest in seeking admission to the MU College of
Veterinary Medicine.
Click
here to visit the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club web site
Raptor
Rehabilitation Project
President: Andrea Miller
Vice President: Justina Strode
Treasurer: TBD
Secretary: Sarah Nabholz
Education Coordinators: Hannah Feltes, and
Elizabeth Matye
Facilities Coordinator: Judy Lincoln
Public Relations Coords: Christina Bure,
and Savannah Meiklejohn
Faculty Advisors: Drs. Marie Kerl
The Raptor Rehabilitation Project has three
goals:
• To give medical care to and rehabilitate
injured birds of prey, so that they can be released into the
wild.
• To educate students about avian
medicine in general and raptor medicine in particular.
• To educate the public about birds
of prey and the work we do for them at the University of Missouri’s
College of Veterinary Medicine.
Enrollment is open to veterinary students
and interested members of the public, although actual medical
treatments of the birds is performed by the veterinary students
and faculty only.
The usual meeting place and time
is Room W-235 Veterinary Medicine Building at 7:30 p.m. on
alternate Wednesdays. Dues are $10 per year or $5 per semester.
Elections are held in April.
Raptor
Project Web Site
Society
of Veterinary Medical Ethics
This group is designed to research and
discuss issues involving the ethical use of animals and their
treatment.
Veterinary
Business Management Association (VBMA)
President: Abby Whiting
Vice-President: Ashley Palmer
Treasurer: Veronica Schwartz
Secretary: Kristen Otten
Marketing Chair: Catherine Zivnuska
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ron Cott
The MU Veterinary Business Management Association
(VBMA) exists to fulfill three main goals:
• To increase student interest and
awareness regarding issues pertinent to their financial affairs,
and to prepare for entry into the job market and/or the veterinary
businesses in which they will be engaged in after graduation.
• To involve students in discussions
led by knowledgeable veterinary practice management consultants.
• To provide a forum for learning
life skills and the principles of successful business management.
Honor
Societies
- Phi Zeta — This
is a scholastic honorary society to which third and fourth
year veterinary medical students may be elected.
- Gamma Sigma Delta —
This national organization recognizes students of the Colleges
of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Veterinary Medicine;
Human Environmental Sciences; and the School of Natural
Resources, who have shown exceptional ability during undergraduate
or graduate work. It also recognizes alumni and faculty
members who have rendered significant service to the cause
of agricultural development.
- Graduate Honor Societies
— The Rollins Society is the graduate-level organization
that recognizes leadership, service, and scholastic achievement.
Other
Campus Activities
All students are members of the Missouri
Students Association and have a voice in campus affairs. They
are offered opportunities to fulfill their responsibilities
to the student community through participation in a system
of student self-government, with emphasis at the divisional
level. There are social fraternities and sororities on campus
with national affiliation.
To join any of the clubs listed in
this brochure, please visit the:
Office of the Associate Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs
W-213 Veterinary Medicine Building
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Missouri
Columbia, Mo. 65211
573/882-1902
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