Tufts SCAVMA is the Tufts Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Association. The American Veterinary Medical Association is one of the largest and oldest not-for-profit associations for veterinarians in the world, representing over 75,000 veterinarians practicing in a wide variety of areas.
What does SCAVMA do on campus?
SCAVMA is the umbrella organization of all the other clubs on campus.
Through the Hills College Feeding Program, SCAVMA is an integral source of funding for the 20+ clubs currently active on campus.
SCAVMA runs the campus store which sells all of the general Tufts Cummings Veterinary School merchandise. We also sell merchandise at events on campus, including Open House and Parents’ Day.
Through many of our events, we support the Travis Fund.
SCAVMA is responsible for organizing board reviews for students in the fall of their 4th year.
We provide a wealth of networking opportunities, both with on-campus and off-campus professionals.
SCAVMA organizes and funds students’ trips to SAVMA Symposium, the largest conference intended specifically for veterinary students.
SCAVMA works closely in collaboration with the MVMA (Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association).
Our delegates connect SCAVMA members with a large number of scholarship, loan and grant opportunities.
SCAVMA events on campus include:
Lunchtime talks regarding professional development
A barbeque in beginning of the fall term, also during which new students are introduced to the clubs on campus
The Winter White Party
The 3rd year kick-off party
A spring barbeque at the end of the spring semester
Community service activities, including Blood Drives and Relay for Life
Product/Career Day
The fall dog wash
SCAVMA Spring Festival in conjunction with Westborough Rotary’s Club Spring Festival. This event includes a 5K run with pets, pet contests, informational booths and a dog wash.
