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The veterinary student population in numbers
There are currently 13,323 veterinary students studying at U.S. institutions, an increase of 2.3 percent from last year.
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Veterinary students react to deaths
Veterinary students lost two colleagues this past March, both set to graduate this spring, and responded with an outpouring of support
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Stinson is the AVMA’s veterinary student advocate
As AVMA vice president Dr. Rebecca Stinson is the Association’s representative to the Student AVMA and student chapters.
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Symposium features research of hundreds of veterinary students
Nearly 600 veterinary students from the U.S., Canada, and beyond attended the 30th National Veterinary Scholars Symposium, held July 24-27 at…
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Non-profit helps employees repay veterinary student loans
Some veterinary employers are beginning to offer student loan repayment help as an employee benefit.
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Debilitating accident doesn't deter veterinary student
Nearly a decade ago, Dr. Mary Beth Davis was told she would never walk again and that her dream of being a veterinarian was over.
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Public health careers on display for veterinary students at CDC event
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted the 2019 Veterinary Student Day seminar Jan. 13-14 at its headquarters in Atlanta.
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New tool supports veterinary schools after student suicide
AVMA partnered with veterinary colleges and suicide experts to develop a toolkit to guide the veterinary academic community with strategies in the…
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AAVMC recognizes veterinary faculty, student for accomplishments; names new officers
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2019 recipients of five awards during its Annual Conference March 8-10 in…
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Bill would lift tax on veterinary student loan repayment program
Bipartisan legislation exempting the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program from a federal tax is back before Congress.
Join the Student AVMA (SAVMA)
SAVMA membership supports you in your day-to-day life as a veterinary student with benefits that enhance your opportunities for success. Join SAVMA’s…
Student AVMA (SAVMA)
Representing students from over 39 veterinary schools; SAVMA has info on veterinary student finances, international exchange, networking, events and…
Student Financial Resources
Find Financial Resources for veterinary students such as: how to create a realistic budget, what vet students should know about student loans and…
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Student leaders convene
Seventy-seven veterinary students and faculty advisers attended the 2015 Student Chapter of the AVMA Leadership Conference, Aug. 28-29 at AVMA…
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AVMA expands student outreach
In March, the AVMA announced an expansion of its student outreach with the hiring of two additional student liaisons.
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Student AVMA ready to reinvent
The Student AVMA Educational Symposium, held March 19-21 at the University of Minnesota, featured many of its traditional pastimes
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Summit to explore student debt–related issues, solutions
Two meetings taking place this fall and next spring will focus on assessing the impact of student debt on the veterinary profession and what can be…
Student AVMA Executive Board
Connect with volunteer leaders of the Student AVMA's (SAVMA) executive board. New officer-elects are elected at SAVMA Symposium and AVMA Convention…
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AVMA report gives specifics on student debt quandary
The 2015 AVMA Report on the Market for Veterinary Education makes no bones about the potential consequences if nothing changes with regard to the debt…
Student loan forgiveness and repayment programs
Devoting part or all of your career to public service, non-profit work, or rural practice can be a strategy to manage student debt.
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Student’s suicide becomes cause for awareness
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine lost one of its own to suicide this past fall.
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Scholarships available for New Jersey students
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation, in partnership with the Harold Wetterberg Foundation, is once again awarding scholarships to current or…