Students

On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Jessica Hirsch, a veterinary student at Tufts University, opens up about taking a medical leave of absence during veterinary school, plus how she’s using her unique story to inspire and advocate for other students with disabilities.

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The AAVMC recently hosted a podcast to raise awareness about the spike in hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander population and to discuss strides the Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals is taking to improve diversity and inclusion within veterinary medicine.

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The company joined forces with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation for the eighth year in a row to offer veterinary scholarships to students worldwide.

In celebration of Pride Month, the organization is hosting several social events and activities including Pride trivia, Pride Happy Hour, educational webinars, digital campaigns, and beyond.

The event curated career opportunities to everyone within the veterinary sector, plus offered networking opportunities and access to industry leaders, and much more.

You made it! Here’s what you need to know upon entering the profession, plus find out the key role mentorship and continuing education play in veterinary career advancement.

New veterinarians—from the class of 2021—may have higher starting salaries than last year’s graduates. Here’s why, plus a closer look at the current job market.

The new name reflects the associations' evolving role as an international organization.

This $20,000-scholarship is preferably awarded to veterinary students with a personal investment in promoting equality, equity, and social justice within the Black community.

Addie was rewarded a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend a full day shadowing faculty, staff, and students at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital.

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Dr George Robinson carries over 30 years of veterinary practice and industry experience to this position, further propelling the college’s core values and mission.

This revolutionary training tool simulates the anatomy of a live cat, allowing veterinary students to perfect their craft without the use of a live patient.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Christman is joined by second-year veterinary student Christian Capobianco who reflects on the life-changing experience that inspired him to become a wildlife veterinarian and offers useful advice to pre-veterinary students.

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“Education is what remains when you have forgotten all the facts you ever learned.” —Albert Einstein

First- and second-year student leaders are invited to apply for this scholarship by April 28, 2021.

Results from a recent study found that veterinary school applicants who identified as White or Asian were more likely to receive 1 offer of admission to veterinary school. Those who identified as Hispanic had a significantly lower chance of receiving an admission offer.

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UC Davis’ National Veterinary Entrepreneurship Academy is designed to educate participants about commercialization including how to identify, develop, and validate the commercial potential of their research or idea.

Regina Schoenfeld-Tacher, PhD, MEd, MA, is the first female, Latina, and veterinary educationalist to serve as editor in chief of the Association of American Veterinary Medical College’s Journal of Veterinary Medical Education.

The board has been expanded to 16 members to include an additional non-voting liaison party.

Check out these articles highlighting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the profession, plus inspirational stories of resiliency, persistence, and determination.

The goal of the Student Ambassador Program is to amplify communication between veterinary students and the industry.