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There are several standing Student AVMA committees which benefit Student AVMA members and represent student views to AVMA committees. A listing of these committees follows.
Animal Welfare–Human Animal Bond Committe  Top
The Animal Welfare-Human Animal Bond Committee accumulates information regarding the responsibility of the Student AVMA regarding issues related to the welfare of animals and the bond between animals and people. The goal of the committee is to disseminate this wealth of knowledge to all Student Chapters of the AVMA. One committee member represents SAVMA by serving on the AVMA Human Animal Bond Committee and another serves as a contact to the Animal Welfare Division of the AVMA. The committee also honors two SAVMA members that demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the human-animal bond and the welfare of animals via an annual essay contest.
Animal Welfare–Human Animal Bond Committe Member Area 
Committee on Communications Top
The Committee on Communications presents ideas and suggestions on ways to enhance communication among the Student AVMA and its student chapters, to promote communication among all veterinary students in the United States and Canada, to promote veterinary medicine in the community and to encourage membership in the Student AVMA and the Student Chapters of the AVMA. The Committee administers the Student AVMA National Veterinary Medical Teaching Excellence Awards that are designed to reward teaching excellence. A Committee member acts as an ex-officio representative to the AVMA Council on Public Relations.
Committee on Communications Member Area
Economics, Finance and Management Committee Top
The Economics, Finance and Management Committee work to promote the education of current economic issues facing the veterinary industry. We maintain a liaison with the National Commission for Veterinary Economic Issues and promote opportunities for student personal and professional development by serving as a resource to SCAVMA chapters and veterinary school business clubs. Our flagship program is to award new and existing business clubs for excellence. The recipients are chosen and announced at the SAVMA symposium.
Economics, Finance and Management Committee Member Area
Education and Licensure Committee Top
The Education and Licensure Committee addresses issues of concern to students and serves as a source of current and accurate information concerning state licensing requirements for veterinarians. To provide input and remain current with changing requirements, the Committee works closely with the American Association of Veterinary State Boards. One goal is to promote changes that make licensing as expedient as possible for graduating veterinary students such as licensure by endorsement and standardized national exams.
The Committee is also the Student AVMA's liaison with the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, a body of educators that works to improve the quality of veterinary education. The Committee encourages the development and refinement of veterinary educational programs at veterinary schools in the United States to provide the best possible education.
Education and Licensure Committee Member Area
Emerging Issues Committee Top
The Emerging Issues Committee acts as a resource/contact/information center for emerging issues in the profession which affect veterinary students. While some issues rapidly appear and disappear, other established "emerging" issues remain current hot topics among the veterinary profession. The Committee is a dynamic entity that is currently serving in four main areas:
- Ecological health
- Public health
- Non-traditional career paths
- Bioterrorism and agro-terrorism
Emerging Issues Committee Member Area
Government Affairs Committee Top
The Government Affairs Committee serves as the Student AVMA liaison to the AVMA Governmental Relations Division in Washington D.C.. The Committee informs veterinary students of pending and approved legislation that affects the veterinary profession and its students. The GAC encourages and promotes the involvement of veterinary students in the legislative process.
Government Affairs Committee Member Area
International Veterinary Exchange Committee Top
The IVEC promotes the advancement of veterinary education and animal welfare throughout the world. The committee facilitates individual, cultural and educational exchanges through the recruitment of veterinarians and veterinary students to participate in international student exchange programs. The committee also distributes information about the activities of the International Veterinary Student Association and encourages local chapters to be involved in international activities. The committee works closely with the SAVMA International Exchange Officer. The committee also distributes scholarships and grants to promote international exchanges.
International Veterinary Exchange Committee Member Area
Multicultural Student Outreach Committee Top
The Multicultural Student Outreach (MSO) Committee communicates and addresses the concerns of our diversifying student body to the SAVMA House of Delegates, strives to educate students about the importance of diversity and multicultural compentency within our profession and provides public awareness of the multifaceted field of veterinary medicine. Current projects include:
- A Diversity Grant Application for start up outreach organizations or events
- Planning a Multicultural Outreach Forum for the SAVMA Symposium 2007
Multicultural Student Outreach Committee Member Area
Native American Project Committee Top
The Native American Project Committee coordinates student externships for veterinary students wishing to work with Navajo Nation Veterinary Program in Arizona. This position enables students to assist with implementation of veterinary programs offered on the reservation and provides them with the opportunity to experience some of the cultural aspects of Navajo life.
The clinic treats small and large animals, and the exact case load varies with the season. The Navajo Nation Veterinary Program also works with the Navajo Nation Zoo in Window Rock. Housing is available for externs; it is spartan, but adequate. Each year the Student AVMA grants an externship and report on their experiences.
Native American Project Committee Member Area
Symposium Committee Top
The Symposium Committee is charged with the responsibility to keep the Student AVMA Educational Symposium rules and guidelines current and to aid in the transfer of information among hosting schools. The Symposium is a major event designed to expose students to areas of veterinary medicine that are not usually covered in their regular curricula and promote friendships among future colleagues. The Symposium is held at a different veterinary school each spring. Schools interested in hosting the Symposium make bid presentations at the spring House of Delegate's meeting two years prior to the year they plan to host the Symposium. The winner is voted on by the House of Delegates.
Symposium Committee Member Area
The Vet Gazette Top
The Vet Gazette is the official journal of the Student AVMA. It is published by and for veterinary students. The Vet Gazette solicits articles from students and faculty members at all schools and is distributed to all Student AVMA members 4 times during the school year. The Vet Gazette is published at a different veterinary school each year. All interested schools submit bids for The Vet Gazette to the Student AVMA House of Delegates during the AVMA Annual Convention and the winner is decided by the House of Delegates.
The Vet Gazette Committee Member Area
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