SCAVMA

What is SCAVMA?

The Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association is the premiere professional student organization within the College of Veterinary Medicine -- an organization that links students to a vast assortment of professional and social activities.

We are an affiliate of the national association, the AVMA. As such, we are connected to a national organization that represents all veterinarians and the profession. At the same time, we function with an umbrella-like structure to coordinate with a diverse assortment of special interest organizations that have student chapters here at the College.

SCAVMA offers students training in organization and leadership. Our purpose is also to bind the student body into an active organization and, through leadership training, make each member better qualified to participate in professional organizations after graduation. All veterinary students are encouraged to become active SCAVMA members. Our monthly chapter meetings serve to promote the professional development of members, as well as to broaden students' comprehension of the diverse scope of veterinary medicine.

See the many ways SCAVMA provides benefits to students and services to the community.

SCAVMA offers opportunities for student involvement in different aspects of veterinary medicine. Members of SCAVMA are encouraged to join and lead other organizations established within our college. Each organization offers insight into a different aspect of veterinary medicine, as well as an opportunity to explore the social side of professional school. Below, browse through our listing of diverse CVM Student Organizations.

SAVMA (Student American Veterinary Medicine Association)

SAVMA is the national student AVMA organization that each SCAVMA chapter belongs to. The AVMA is truly a representative policy body, and in a parallel way, two delegates from each veterinary college attend the SAVMA House of Delegates meetings. ISU's delegates are elected by their peers during their freshman year and then serve two years. Each delegate is sent by SCAVMA to participate in delegate meetings.

Members of the SAVMA House of Delegates serve on various committees that offer services, scholarships, and competitions to SCAVMA chapters and members. Each year the SAVMA House of Delegates chooses a host for the annual symposium. Participation in the symposium provides an excellent opportunity to meet students from other schools, to gain new information from workshops and lectures, and to compete against other schools in academic and social activities. As many as 100 ISU veterinary students traveled to recent symposiums.

SCAVMA Benefits

Benefits to ISU Veterinary Students
Free Admission	Admission at the IVMA and AVMA conventions is complimentary for members. In addition, proceedings from these meetings are generally free.
JAVMA	Student members may subscribe to the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Assoc. at 50% off the member rate.
Junior Surgery Packs	SCAVMA purchased surgery packs for use in the junior surgery classes. These packs are rented to students and the rental fee is applied to upkeep and instrument replacement. Previously, students had to pay substantially more to purchase a surgery pack.
Student Directory	All student members receive an updated student directory with all the vitals: class lists, pictures, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers.
Symposium	SCAVMA supports the costs for sending as many students as possible to the SAVMA Symposium which is held at a different veterinary school each year.
Wetlabs	SCAVMA helps students obtain out-of-classroom experiences by directly organizing wetlabs or partially funding species groups to organize wetlabs.
UponGraduation... Reduced Membership	Maintain good standing as a SCAVMA member for all four years and you may be eligible for FREE AVMA membership for one year following graduation. Then, pay reduced dues for the next two years.

Services to the College and Student Body
Computer lab access	Students have 24-hour access to computer laboratories and study areas because SCAVMA purchased combination locks for after-hours use of these rooms.
Medical Dictionaries	SCAVMA purchased the Stedman's Medical Dictionary software that has been installed on computer labs PCs.
CVM Merchandise	The SCAVMA Fundraising Committee provides CVM merchandise that is for sale. These items include hats, mugs, sweatshirts, T-shirts, etc., and they are available only at the CVM.
SCAVMA Bookstore	SCAVMA purchased the bookstore in 1980-81. This is a conveniently located source for books and supplies. All student members receive a discount off the suggested retail price of books.
Funding Support	SCAVMA funds or partially funds many student services and student organizations. This includes but is not limited to the following: CVM Fitness Room, Fish tank, Honor Board, Scamper, VEISHEA Open House, VAGBRAA, Winterfest, AABP, AASP, AAHA, AAFP, AAAV, AASRP, AHVMA, AAEP, LA-ICU, Canine Club, Behavior Club, and the Holistic Club.

SCAVMA Newsletter

April 2006 Newsletter
February 2006 Newsletter
February 2005 Newsletter

November 2004 Newsletter
October 2004 Newsletter
October 2004 Supplement
September 2004 Newsletter

April 2004 Newsletter
March 2004 Newsletter
February 2004 Newsletter

September 2003 Newsletter
April 2003 Newsletter
March 2003 Newsletter
February 2003 Newsletter

November 2002 Newsletter
September 2002 Newsletter
April 2002 Newsletter
February 2002 Newsletter