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MSU SAVMA is Michigan State's Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association, a non-profit student organization in the College of Veterinary Medicine. It is devoted to representing the veterinary school on the national level and providing our members with educational and professional opportunities. Each veterinary school has its own SAVMA Chapter that has a voice within SAVMA, the Student American Veterinary Medical Association and the AVMA, the American Veterinary Medical Association.

SAVMA membership offers you many opportunities including those that advance your veterinary education, provide leadership opportunities, increase networking skills and contacts, increase future business opportunities, and much much more!

Contact: msucvm.savma@gmail.com

MSU SAVMA Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/SAVMA/club_signup

MSU SAVMA Website: https://msucvmsavma.wixsite.com/savma

SAVMA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@StudentAVMA/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

SCNAVTA is Michigan State's Student Chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). Formed in East Lansing, MI, NAVTA is dedicated to advancing veterinary nursing and veterinary technology. The goal of NAVTA is to allow veterinary technicians to give input on national issues involving the veterinary profession. NAVTA student chapters enable students to experience the responsibilities that come with being a member of a profession along with a professional organization.

SCNAVTA membership means being a part of planning activities that promote veterinary technology, volunteering, holding an elected office, following a constitution and setting a budget, and becoming a leader within the veterinary technology profession.

Join Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/SCNAVTA/club_signup

The mission of MSU AAVMP is to foster a community of APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American)-identifying veterinary students and professionals. MSU AAVMP strives to advocate for overall diversity in veterinary medical professionals by inspiring, supporting, and increasing the core values of representation, mentorship, advocacy, and fellowship. By offering professional and educational resources within the AAVMP network, we hope to foster success for APIDA veterinary, pre-veterinary, and veterinary nursing students through mentorship and shared cultural experiences. MSU AAVMP will seek to unite and support the APIDA veterinary community and demonstrate allyship alongside other APIDA interest groups at MSU for all faculty, staff, and students.

Contact information: aavmpatmichiganstate@gmail.com

Instagram: @aavmpatmichiganstate.

Join Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/AAVMP/club_signup

We are a student chapter of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. We hold seminars and wet labs to show students how they can use behavior science and medicine to become better practitioners.

Join Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/SCAVSAB/club_signup

We compete in the Annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest in November. We also meet during the year to discuss welfare issues and research species of interest.

Join Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/Awjac/club_signup

The purpose of the Bee Medicine Club is to bring awareness to the importance of pollinators and the critical role veterinarians can play in the health of honeybee hives. Bee Medicine Club will host speakers, build partnerships with local beekeepers, and facilitate hands-on experiences for the veterinary medical community to learn about honeybee medicine.

Contact: cvmbeemedclub@gmail.com

Facebook: MSU CVM Bee Club Facebook page

Join Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/BeeMed/club_signup

BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Our club works to facilitate dialogue, raise awareness, and continuously educate students on topics that affect the BIPOC community. This club is open to veterinary, veterinary nursing, and graduate students, as well as all faculty of the College. We will be addressing topics such as implicit bias, micro-aggression, de-escalation, allyship, cultural awareness, and outreach, just to name a few. Our ultimate goal is to create a more diverse and safe environment in the veterinary community by empowering and embracing our differences.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/group...

Join Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/BIPOC/club_signup

Our group is a Christian community that works to foster faith fellowship and growth in the context of veterinary education and medical practice. We have regular bible studies, as well as opportunities for community service and international mission trips. All are welcome!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/group...

Join Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/CVF/club_signup

MSU CVM Dental club strives to provide veterinary students and veterinary nursing members with opportunities to improve technical skills and knowledge through hands-on wet labs and speaker events. We aim to increase public knowledge and awareness of the importance of animal dental and oral health.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msu....

We are the Michigan State Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. The Equine Club strives to provide both exceptional hands-on experiences and information online and in person talks regarding the most current strategies tackling equine health and sickness. Our goal is to welcome those who enjoy life with horses and those who want to gain experience with the species.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MSUCV...

Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/msucvmscaaep/

Join Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/SCAAEP/club_signup

Our mission is to make Food Animal Medicine more prominent in the veterinary industry. At the same time, we want to ensure that people are accurately educated on the agriculture industry as a whole.

Join Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/FAC/club_signup

The purpose of Integrative Medicine Club shall be to educate and provide information to students as well as graduates and faculty members who are interested in learning about holistic veterinary medicine. Integrative Medicine Club shall deliver educational resources, hands-on experiences, and networking opportunities to those individuals in order to further their knowledge in the holistic veterinary medical community. Integrative Medicine Club shall also help students and recent graduates gain professional certification and assist in their search for employment in the area of holistic veterinary medicine. Finally, Integrative Medicine Club will provide opportunities for members to improve their knowledge and understanding of current issues regarding holistic medicine.

Join Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/Integrate/club_signup

We are Michigan State’s Student Chapter of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Our mission is to provide educational and clinical opportunities to supplement academic coursework for students interested in pursuing further training in internal medicine or any other field of veterinary medicine.

Join Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/SCACVIM/club_signup

We are an MSU student-founded and led organization providing free veterinary care to the pets of those in the Lansing community experiencing or at risk of homelessness. With the help of our volunteers, donors, and partner organizations, our biannual events offer veterinary wellness care and services, a hot meal, donated supplies for both humans and animals, human healthcare, and assistance connecting to social services.

More information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FsrHNggnEZ_WAYxHtvHUgqALAzHzrf4U/view?usp=sharing

The MSU LVMA Chapter addresses the lack of Latinx representation in our profession and creates an official community for Latinx veterinary professionals to come together to empower and support each other and the next generation of Latinx veterinarians and veterinary nurses. We hope to achieve this through the LVMA national organization's pillars of empowerment: mentorship, scholarship, outreach, and professional development. This club is open to veterinary and veterinary nursing students. Our ultimate goal is to help create a veterinary workforce that is representative of our society in order to make veterinary care more accessible to the Latinx community.

Omega Tau Sigma (OTS) is a co-ed professional fraternity with a focus on community service. OTS encourages the development of well-rounded, ethical veterinarians and through them, to create a better profession on the basis of friendship, cooperation, and respect of our peers.

Join Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/OTSMSU/club_signup

The MSU College of Veterinary Medicine One Health Club encourages dialogue and collaboration among students, faculty, and community members in trans-disciplinary health science fields to gain a greater appreciation and understanding for the inextricable link between animal, human, and environmental health.

Join Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/OHC/club_signup

The purpose of this organization shall be to educate students on the field of ophthalmology in veterinary medicine, allowing students to explore the specialty early in their education. Students will have the opportunity to listen to guest speakers and join webinars so they can understand the steps necessary to becoming a veterinary ophthalmologist, as well as learn about the diverse aspects of the field. Students will be exposed to ophthalmologists so that they may begin making connections and seek out shadowing experiences. The club will also provide students with a better understanding of ophthalmology outside of its career aspects. Club members will better understand ophthalmic concepts as well as how they are connected to multiple fields of veterinary medicine.

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The Pathology Club is the MSU Student Chapter of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. We introduce students to anatomical and clinical pathology. We provide opportunities to attend informational meetings hosted by Pathologists from varying industries across the US. We also set up wet labs for hands-on experience in learning about disease processes in veterinary medicine.

We are a student chapter of the HSVMA and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. The mission of Shelter Medicine Club is to enhance resources and activities related to shelter medicine within the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. This field is growing rapidly and encompasses sheltering, rescue, disaster relief, forensics, animal welfare, and more. By bringing speakers on these topics and hosting wet labs geared toward necessary skills for the field, we hope to raise awareness of the specialty and the many avenues available within it.

We are Michigan State’s Student Chapter of the Feline VMA. The mission of the Feline Club is to enhance resources and activities related to feline health and medicine to the members of the MSU CVM community. Through this club, we hope to offer hands-on wet lab opportunities and feline-oriented lectures that will assist in improving the health and well-being of cats in veterinary medicine.

Join Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/MSUSCAAFP/club_signup

The purpose of this organization shall be to form a strong community of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals as well as to create an inclusive and diverse community within the veterinary medical community.

Join the Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/SPVMC/club_signup

We are an interactive organization for veterinary and veterinary technician students interested in the growing field of small animal emergency and critical care medicine. Students can be involved in hands-on wet labs and case-based lectures given by ECCM faculty.

We are Michigan State’s Student Association of Veterinary Surgery. We promote specialization in veterinary surgery. Our mission is to share and facilitate opportunities and experiences available to students with interest in veterinary surgical procedures. To foster a better understanding of the specialization in veterinary surgery. To promote communication with veterinary students and veterinary surgeons in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. To stimulate interest in veterinary surgery among future veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

Welcome to the Michigan State Student Chapter of the Society for Theriogenology! We’re passionate about animal reproduction in veterinary medicine and excited to share our journey with you. Our club is dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of reproduction from health to disease and across a wide range of species—from livestock to beloved pets and even exotic animals.

Join us to dive into how reproductive health plays a vital role in maintaining animal populations, supporting our food supply, enhancing the bond between people and their pets and even palpation practice with the palpation team. Whether you’re interested in learning more about livestock, companion animals, or unique species, we offer a supportive environment where you can expand your knowledge and skills. Come be a part of our community and discover the importance of theriogenology in veterinary medicine!

Join Campus Groups: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/TherioClub/club_signup

The MSU Chapter of the VBMA provides veterinary and veterinary nursing students with business, communication, and leadership knowledge that is vital to success in the profession. All College of Veterinary Medicine students may earn a Business Certificate or the Business Certificate with Honors Portfolio by attending events and building their professional reputation. Event categories include business finances, business operations/management/ownership, business leadership, and career and professional development. The VBMA is not just an organization for students interested in owning a business, it provides many networking opportunities and strategies to succeed in the veterinary profession.

Contact: michiganstatevbma@gmail.com

The mission of the Walks-N-Wags club, formerly known as “Sponsor a Dog,” is to provide enrichment opportunities for dogs and cats residing at the College/VMC. Our DVM and LVT student volunteers achieve this goal by taking the dogs on walks and to the exercise yards, studying with them, and bathing or grooming them. The cats in the “Cattery” love to play and spend time with the students as well. The dogs and cats really appreciate the attention from our volunteers! It makes their day! The animals are available to Walks-N-Wags volunteers Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Sign-up Instructions: https://msucvm.campusgroups.com/WnW/club_signup

The Zoo, Exotics, Wildlife, and Aquatics Club offers veterinary students the chance to learn about and develop practical skills relating to non-traditional animal species. A focus is placed on animals housed in zoological parks, exotic companions, wildlife, and aquatic species. This club aims to provide opportunities for students to expand their knowledge beyond species focused on in the classroom. We host a variety of speakers, hands-on wet labs, and field trips to local institutions throughout the year.

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