Tufts SCAVMA
Below are brief descriptions of the many clubs and organizations supported by SCAVMA and corresponding contact information.
| Alpha Psi (Omicron Chapter) more... | Jay Katz V'13 |
Alpha Psi is a national professional co-ed fraternity for veterinary students. At the Omicron chapter, we pride ourselves on our community involvement and fun, social events. We also donate a portion of our fundraising money toward the Travis Fund. We host a food drive on Thanksgiving for the Worcester county food bank. Some of our social events include several happy hours a semester, Vet Olympics, chocolate decadence night, our annual kiss a cow contest, beer brewing, and much more. As a member of our fraternity, you gain friends in other classes and even get to meet your professors on a personal level. We also boast having the only on-campus housing available (to members only!). ...less
| American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) more... | Anne Fleming V'13 |
The Tufts Student Chapter of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) provides students with resources and opportunities to learn about current trends in companion animal medicine. This includes access to information on the latest developments in medical and surgical techniques, practice management, networking opportunities, newsletters, the AAHA website, conferences and continuing education seminars. AAHA helps students during their veterinary school careers through their goal of "Healthy Practices, Healthier Pets" by exposing students to and educating them about their high standards of excellence for companion animal care, and encourages them to strive to become the bests vets that they can be. Lunch seminars, hands-on wet-labs, and small group discussions are some of the events we regularly sponsor. ...less
| American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) more... | Carolyn Hurwitz V'14 |
The Tufts student chapter of AAEP strives to increase the educational opportunities in equine medicine. Members receive the benefits of talks/panel discussions about important medial and professional issues, financial support to attend conferences, networking with professionals, opportunity to attend Opportunities in Equine Medicine in Kentucky, hands on experience with vaccinating/drawing blood/floating teeth, a farrier clinic on campus, wet labs, and scholarship opportunities. Membership includes subscription to Equus and The Horse magazines. ...less
| American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) more... | Jessica Brown V'13 Kristy Meadows V'14 |
The AAFP is a national organization for veterinarians and students interested in feline medicine as an important subset of small animal medicine. Student membership includes access to the AAFP member's only section of the website as well as the organization's monthly newsletter (e-mews). The club sponsors guest lecturers, wet labs and small group case discussions. ...less
| American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) more... | Jessica Brown V'13 Kristy Meadows V'14 |
The mission of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) is to enhance animal and human health by advancing veterinary internal medicine through training, education, and discovery. ...less
| American Society for Lab Animal Practitioners (ASLAP) more... | Rebecca Lossing V'14 |
Although ASLAP is a relatively new club at Tufts, it is one of the most active clubs on campus. Events have included trips to visit lab animal facilities around New England, wet labs that introduce students to surgical and clinical techniques on treatment, assessment, and handling of common laboratory animal species. We have also hosted numerous speakers to come and talk about lab animal care, ethical issues, as well as some of the research that surrounds lab animal use.
Our goals:
- To encourage and enlighten the development and dissemination of knowledge in areas related to laboratory animal practice. This includes establishing awareness of lab animal medicine among all fields of the veterinary community.
- To provide a mechanism for the exchange of scientific and technical information among veterinarians and veterinary students engaged in laboratory animal practice and to develop and nurture relationships between active veterinarians in the profession and aspiring students.
- To provide training for future veterinarians in the field of laboratory animal practice in order to achieve a higher excellence in the field. ...less
| Association of Avian Veterinarians (Avian Club) more... | Julie DiMeglio V'14 |
The Avian Club helps members explore their interests in avian medicine, whether in wildlife, companion bird, or commercial poultry-type practice. Along with a trip to the annual Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) conference, the club sponsors weekend sessions such as an avian clinical procedures wetlab (including IO catheterization, venipuncture, air sac cannula placement, etc.), necropsy labs, wild bird capture and field technique courses, and other excellent ways to get exposure to avian medicine. We have also run field trips to a local avian rescue organization and the New England aquarium, as well as sponsoring lunch talks on a variety of topics relating to wild and companion birds. Our topics are dependent on member interests - so join us and tell us what you'd like to find out more about! ...less
| Behavior Club more... | Meagan Rock V'14 |
The Behavior Club strives to educate the Tufts veterinary community on the specialty of veterinary behavior. ...less
| Christian Veterinary Missions more... | Holly Midkiff V'14 |
We are a group of students who meet weekly during lunch (usually Tuesdays in the Campus Center second floor 'loud' study room) for Christian fellowship and faith formation. Our goals are to grow in our relationships with God, explore how being faithful Christians will help us become better veterinarians, and develop faith-based friendships. In the past, students have also participated in mission trips and community service activities. There is no membership fee and we welcome new members, Christian or not. ...less
| Dental Club more... | Renee Hartshorn V'14 |
The dental club has been established to educate students about veterinary dentistry. The club will hold wet labs and lunch time talks throughout the year that will expose the members to dentistry as it is applied in small animals, large animals, lab animals and exotics. The advisors are Dr. Jean Joo and Dr. William Rosenblad. ...less
| Gap Junction more... | Falon Gray V'13 Dawn Lenihan V'13 |
Gap Junction is a community outreach education program that allows veterinary students to teach biology-based labs to youth in the Boston and Worcester areas. Every week Gap Junction volunteers help to bring the worlds of science and veterinary medicine into the minds of middle school students. The club hosts different schools from around the area every Tuesday afternoon. Each school comes for a series of four week workshops. In the first two weeks, the children learn about the body systems and about pathology of body systems. In the third week, the children enjoy a mini PBL session, and they end the fourth week with a tour of the farms and clinics. If you like teaching or enjoy working with children, this is the best opportunity for you in veterinary school. ...less
| Caprine Education Through Management (Goat Club) more... | Melissa Doolin V'13 Mike Anderson V'13 |
CETM, or "the goat club," is a school club that cares for the research goat herd on campus. In the past, we have had bi-weekly meetings that alternate between a lunch info session and a barn meeting. At barn meetings we trim hooves, vaccinate, breed goats, ultrasound pregnant does, and eventually help our girls as they give birth! It is a great opportunity to learn about herd management and goats in general. ...less
| Holistic Club more... | V'1 |
The TCSVM student chapter of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association was formed in 2003 as an affiliate of the national chapter. In accordance with the chapter constitution, the objectives of the organization include promoting holistic medicine, providing educational opportunities in complementary medical therapies, and encouraging camaraderie among veterinary students interested in holistic veterinary medicine. These goals are met through lunchtime talks, weekend wet labs, club meetings, journal discussion, and symposiums. Our activities are open to all members of the TCSVM community, and are all free of charge to club members. Free Natura pet food is offered to club members as well. ...less
| Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA) more... | Aimee Vasse V'13 Alexis Dubin V'13 |
This is the Tufts student chapter of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSCVMA). HSVMA is an advocacy and service organization creatd by the combined efforts of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR). HSVMA is concerned with such key issues as animal welfare awareness and legislation, stray animal population control, disaster relief, and the humane treatment of large and small animals. The student chapter aims to promote the role of veterinarians and vet students as advocates of animal welfare through organizing lunch-time talks, community service events, and providing the extensive resources of HSVMA. ...less
| International Veterinary Student's Association (IVSA) more... | Ari Fagen V'13 Lori Newman V'13 |
The Tufts chapter of the IVSA helps members set up veterinary exchanges worldwide and awards scholarships for these exchanges. Scholarship monies are raised by an annual "International Dinner & Drinks Night." The Tufts chapter also supports veterinary education in disadvantaged countries by contributing annually to the IVSA Development Fund and by promoting the IVSA Hosting Program to local veterinarians interested in hosting international students. ...less
| MCM Journal Club more... | V'1 |
A group to encourage and support students interested in research and lab animal medicine. We sponsor talks by researchers on campus and local companies, and are trying to start a journal club. Great resource for anyone who wants to know more about research that is happening on our campus and job opportunities for vets in lab animal medicine and biotech. ...less
| Pain Management Club more... | V'1 |
The Pain Management Club is a unique organization dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and advancing pain management in animals. The practice of pain medicine demands an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating multiple modalities to ensure the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of the painful patient. The club represents the diverse scope of this field through membership from a variety of origins, including veterinarians, credentialed veterinary nurses, veterinary assistants, researchers, and veterinary practice managers. The integration of these perspectives is essential to treating pain in animals and establishing continuity of care.
On campus, the Pain Management Club sponsors lunchtime talks, roundtable discussions, and wetlabs. Our topics range from the practical to the philosophical. Whether you are interested in small animal, large animal, lab animal, or animal welfare, the Pain Management Club has a place for you. ...less
| Pathology Club more... | Holy Midkiff V'14 |
For those interested in pathology, Tufts ACVP chapter hosts monthly lunchtime talks and weekend wet labs for student members. A fall wet lab focuses on histopathology and a spring wet lab focuses on gross pathology. We aim to provide fun opportunities for members to learn more about the field of veterinary pathology. ...less
| Paws for People more... | V'1 |
Paws for People is an animal assisted activity/therapy group here at TCSVM. We offer quarterly Delta Society Pet Partners workshops and evaluations and matching services between facilities and volunteer teams. We have facilities that include skilled nursing facilities, assisted care, libraries (for R.E.A.D. teams - training for this also offered regularly by PfP), state hospitals, hospice, etc. Student opportunities include the above, plus assisting in the evaluation process and organization of PR events. ...less
| Pet Loss Hotline more... | Kara Palac V'14 |
The Pet Loss Support Hotline at Tufts University was established in 1996 to help support grieving pet owners. It is staffed by volunteers, most of them veterinary students, who are trained in grief response with a special emphasis on pet loss. In addition to offering a supportive ear, we assist pet owners with any questions they may have about the grieving process, euthanasia and other end of life issues. ...less
| SAVE more... | V'1 |
SAVE seeks to promote discussion of veterinary ethics while emphasizing the veterinarian's role as an advocate for the interests of animals. In doing so, SAVE hopes to raise awareness of these issues among the entire veterinary community and to address concerns regarding the use of animals in the veterinary curriculum. ...less
| Shelter Medicine Club (SCASV) more... | Meagan Rock V'14 |
The mission of the Tufts Student Chapter of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians is to advance the practice of shelter medicine and to further veterinary education and research as it relates to animals' health in shelters. We sponsor lectures with guest speakers and organize hands-on wet labs to educate future veterinarians about the practice of shelter medicine. Some of the topics discussed include: the role of animal control, humane organizations, and veterinarians in shelter medicine; the prevention, management, and control of infectious disease and trauma in the shelter setting; behavioral evaluation, management, training, and rehab; pet sterilization methods; and animal cruelty recognition and reporting. SCASV aims to support local shelters or other related programs designed to help homeless animals. We are also committed to encouraging and assisting students to participate in externships and selectives with practicing shelter veterinarians. ...less
| The Simulation Center more... | Jordana Fetto V'14 |
The Simulation Center is a place where students can come to self-teach, practice and master veterinary clinical skills. Self-taught exercises are accompanied by video tutorials and/or word documents describing the skill in a systematic manner. The Simulation Center also allows students the opportunity to practice techniques taught and emphasized in the curriculum. ...less
| Student Livestock Organization (SLO) more... | Casey Penrod V'14 Garret Call V'14 Katie Lambden V'14 Kara Palac V'14 Laura Kielbasa V'14 |
The Student Livestock Organization (SLO) is the parent group for the AABP (bovine), AASRP (small ruminants), and AASV (swine). We organize several practical labs each year and monthly rounds with our ambulatory vets. Our goal is to help students gain experience working with various types of livestock. Among other activities, this past year we sponsored a poultry-handling lab on campus, a full day of hoof trimming at a local sheep farm, and an AI certification lab. We also helped cover the costs for students interested in attending the Large Animal Symposium at Cornell University. We are always looking for new ideas for our members so we would be happy to hear from new members if there is something you would like to learn or teach. Look for posters during the first week of school to learn more about the club. ...less
| Student Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (SVECCS) more... | Nahvid Etedali V'13 Kristin Smith V'13 |
SVECCS works to promote the education and involvement of veterinary students in all aspects of emergency and critical care medicine. We sponsor clinical case presentations by interns, residents and faculty, wetlabs that teach fundamental technical skills needed by all veterinarians, and offer pet first aid seminars to local groups. ...less
| Student Veterinary Surgical Society (SVSS) more... | Jordana Fetto V'14 |
The Student Veterinary Surgical Society (SVSS) aims to allow students the opportunity to explore their interest in the surgical field as well as begin cultivating their surgical skills from the very beginning of their veterinary careers. This club is open to students interested in small animal, large animal and wildlife surgery, since the skills necessary for a surgeon and the steps we take to reach our end goal are universal. ...less
| Theriogenology more... | V'1 |
The Student Chapter of the Society for Theriogenology works with the parent organization to create interest in, and enhance the knowledge of theriogenology among veterinary students, increase awareness of the importance of theriogenology as a veterinary discipline, promote camaraderie among veterinary students who are interested in animal reproduction, and to improve theriogenology skills among students. Activities that may be planned include bovine and equine palpation labs, lunchtime talks with distinguished members of the field, ultrasounding techniques, semen collection and processing, and other activities geared towards learning about reproductive sciences in small animals, large animals, food animals, camelids, and others. ...less
| Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA) more... | Alex Robb V'13 |
The Veterinary Business Management Association is a student-driven organization dedicated to advancing the profession through increasing business knowledge, creating networking opportunities, and empowering students to achieve their personal and professional goals. Please see our website, www.vbma.biz, for more information. ...less
| Veterinary Disaster Response Club more... | Maureen McDermott V'15 |
The veterinary disaster response club was formed in response to growing realization of the importance of including animals in disaster plans. With several recent large-scale natural disasters involving large numbers of domestic animals, the critical role of veterinarians in disaster relief has become immediately apparent. We aim to introduce students and faculty to the role they might play in disaster response as well as educate the community in ways to prepare for and take care of their families and pets in the event of a disaster. For more information, see our website. ...less
| Veterinarians for Global Solutions (VGS) more... | Jessie Hamilton V'14 |
Veterinarians for Global Solutions (VGS) is a student organization committed to advancing the role of veterinarians in interdisciplinary work designed to improve ecosystems worldwide. Members of VGS are interested in conservation of biodiversity, the establishment of sustainable development, public health, and environmental awareness. Working closely with the TCSVM Department of Environment and Population Health, VGS provides a network for students interested in conservation, international medicine, and public health and helps members set up veterinary exchanges worldwide. VGS awards scholarships for these exchanges annually with money raised by an annual "International Dinner & Drinks Night." ...less
| VOICE more... | V'1 |
VOICE is a recent organization open to students, faculty and staff. The group's main purpose is to create awareness among veterinary students of the changing ethnic and cultural backgrounds of today's veterinary clientele. The group's other aim is to foster diversity and cultural tolerance on campus and establish a friendly environment for students from various backgrounds. This club hosts activities for students to learn about the diversity on campus and different cultures of the surrounding community and also hosts various activities such as panel discussions on working as minority veterinarians, sensitivity working with clients of varied cultural backgrounds, the cultural settings of current events and the issues that affect this campus involving ethnicity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, race and gender. We also encourage members to apply their clinical knowledge to serving underprivileged communities in the surrounding areas. ...less
| Wildlife, Aquatic, Zoo Animal, and Exotic Medicine Organization (WAZE) more... | Ben Hantler V'14 Emerson Tuttle V'14 |
W.A.Z.E. is the largest student organization on the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine campus. Our aim is to promote veterinary education in the field of exotic and aquatic animals, wildlife husbandry, conservation, pathology, therapeutics, and surgery. This is a rapidly expanding field that can only be covered briefly in the Tufts curriculum. Our club exists to present in-depth research and up to date knowledge through a variety of lunchtime lectures, workshops, field trips, and rounds throughout the year. Furthermore, WAZE offers continuing education credit to technicians and professionals.
Annually, the WAZE society holds a Spring Symposium open to all members of the campus and community. Speakers from around the country discuss current events and issues connected to the year's topic. The 2011 Symposium was centered on challenges in conservation and what we can do as veterinarians to overcome them. Esteemed speakers such as Dr. Richard Kock VMD, Dr. Aaron Bernstein MD, and Tufts' own Dr. Robyn Alders BVSc (among others) gave incredible talks on various areas of conservation and problems arising in the field. We are excited for the future of conservation and feel the 2011 Symposium furthered understanding among students and established experts alike.
W.A.Z.E. is sponsored in part by the Annelisa M Kilbourn Conservation Medicine Fund and Dr. Scholl's Foundation. Please visit our website to obtain more information about our sponsors and the club. ...less
