Humane Society
Veterinary Medical Association
2100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-452-1100
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| Western University of Health Sciences veterinary students Allison Pang, Kyla Savick and Sofia Padilla, are members of the HSVMA student chapter on their campus. ©HSVMA |
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA) student chapters provide a forum for veterinary students to get involved in animal protection issues, promote humane veterinary education, and participate in field service opportunities.
Resources
- Starting an HSVMA Student Chapter
- Student Chapter Draft Bylaws
- Student Chapter Activity Ideas
- Student Chapter Flyer
- Materials Request Form
- Speaker Presentations
- Volunteer for a Field Services clinic
- Stay Connected with HSVMA
Student News
Michigan State Ends Terminal Surgeries on Dogs
HSVMA applauds Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine's decision to eliminate terminal surgeries on dogs beginning next fall.
03/05/2010
Equine Clinic a Success for Students
HSVMA recently teamed up with Northwest Equine Stewardship Center to offer an equine castration clinic for Oregon State University and Washington State University veterinary students.
02/23/2010
HSVMA Student Chapters Spring into Action
The beginning of the semester brings new opportunities for the student chapters to spring into action for animals and spread the word about HSVMA.
02/23/2010
Compassion and Care Come First
A Cornell veterinary student recaps her experience letting go of judgment and providing compassion and high quality care to all of her patients, regardless of the circumstances.
12/16/2009
HSVMA Students Raise Awareness
HSVMA students have had a busy semester with activities to raise awareness for HSVMA and animal welfare issues.
12/16/2009
The Black Stallion of Pine Ridge
An unruly stallion--and its owners--prove to be a welcome challenge for an HSVMA Field Services intern.
11/10/2009
Tufts Veterinary Student Studies Humane Dog Population Control in Nepal
A Tufts veterinary student gets the chance of a lifetime, conducting research in a country with devastating dog overpopulation problems and high human rabies incidence.
10/13/2009
Reining in the Burros
This spring, HSVMA Field Services spent two weeks in central Mexico, providing free veterinary care in needy, isolated communities that operate largely on traditional agriculture.
10/13/2009
Oklahoma State Graduate is First Recipient of HSVMA Veterinary Student Advocacy Award
Recent Oklahoma State University graduate Sarah Gordon became the first recipient of the HSVMA Veterinary Student Advocacy Award, which honors veterinary students who have promoted humane and respectful treatment of all animals .
08/10/2009
Vet Students Double Up as Care Givers -- and Adopters
Adam Bauknecht had never seen a dog so matted. He had just graduated from University of Wisconsin’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and now he was in the middle of a massive rescue effort for hundreds of badly neglected dogs.
07/07/2009
Vet Student Recognized For Thinking "Outside the Box"
A veterinary student at Washington State University was awarded the "Outside the Box" scholarship for advocating for more humane training in her veterinary curriculum.
07/07/2009
UGA Veterinary Students and Faculty Join Forces to Promote Humane Veterinary Training
Veterinary students at the University of Georgia join forces with the faculty to introduce alternative surgery curriculum options at the college.
06/08/2009
Tufts Veterinary Students Lend a Hand at Sanctuary
Veterinary students from Tufts University—all members of the new HSVMA student chapter—recently put in some volunteer time at a local farm animal sanctuary near their school.
05/12/2009
Vet Student Instrumental in Ending Terminal Surgeries
A student at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine plays pivotal role in eliminating terminal surgeries from the core curriculum.
04/24/2009
New Surgery Program Saves Pup
A new student surgery program at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine helps save a young pup and many other shelter and rescue animals in need of medical care.
01/15/2009
Advocating for Humane Veterinary Training
HSVMA is helping fund a new surgery program that provides necessary medical treatment for shelter animals and expanded training opportunities for students.
11/04/2008
Helping Students Push for Ethical Sources
HSVMA offers support to veterinary students seeking ethical sources and alternatives in their curriculum.
07/07/2008
