Who are we?

Mission: The Pre-Veterinary Medical Association at Oregon State University (aka: PVMA at OSU) is one of the largest clubs at Oregon State University. The purpose of our club is to further the knowledge of OSU students who are interested in the field of Veterinary Medicine. Our focus is to develop programs that will assist pre-vet students in succeeding on their challenging path to vet school. Volunteer opportunities to gain veterinary experience and fun club activities are just some of the things our officers are working hard to offer.

• Activities include:

• Veterinary school prep & skills workshops

• Field trips

• Volunteer events

Meeting Schedule for Fall 2017

All Meetings are on Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. in Magruder Hall, Room 298:

Week 3, October 9th: OSU CVM Admissions Coordinator Tess Collins

Week 5, October 23th: Guest Speaker TBA

Week 7, November 6th: Bandage & Handling Workshop

Week 9, November 20th: Fun night! Snacks + Jeopardy

Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine Tours

Dates:

Tuesday, Oct. 9th

Wednesday, Oct. 10th

Thursday, October 11th

All tours are at 12pm, located in Magruder Hall.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early.

Limit of 10 persons per tour.

Attire will be closed toed shoes!

*Sign up with Taylor, participants will be receiving email reminders three days in advance.

Preparation for Vet School

• Meeting with CVM Admissions Coordinator: Tess Collins

• Mock Interviews

• Vet Student Panel

• Vet School Tours

• Guest Speakers involved in Veterinary Medicine

Activities and Trips

• Fences for Fido Team Builds• Green Acres Farm Sanctuary• Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary• Wildlife Safari Field Trip/Vet Tour• Hatfield Marine Science Day• OHSU Primate Research Center• Buffalo Farm• Wild Turkey Farm• High Desert Museum• Great Cat World

Sign ups for events will be at meetings as they are announced.

Social Events

• Bowling Social

• Oct. 11th at 6:00 P.M. in the MU Basement

• You can pay dues at this event!

• Participation trips every term

• Zoo trip, pumpkin patch, etc.

• Fun Nights: Week 9 of each term

• Complete with snacks and entertainment

Symposiums

• APVMA National Symposium

• Hosted at Penn State

• March 8-9, 2018

• OLEADS

• April 14-15, 2018

• Register online by April 6th

• 2018 Theme: Interpersonal

Leadership: How to Talk Your Walk

Workshops for 2018-2019

• Suture Clinic

• Small Animal Examinations: Bandaging & Handling

• Horse Handling Workshops (Beginner, Intermediate

& Advanced)

• Veterinary Clinic Skills Workshop

• Fun Run & Community Fair

• Silent auction, games, snacks, contests, & prizes

• Volunteers needed! Free t-shirts!

• We donate half our proceeds every year!

Pet Peace of Mind in 2018

Olive K. Britt Hope Fund in 2017

Heartland Humane Society in 2016

Dog ‘n’ Jog Fun Run FundraiserSpring Term

Mentor/Mentee Program

• Encourage relations between PVMA members and promote a more interactive club

• Assist one another on common concerns and questions about OSU, PVMA, and the veterinary profession

Upcoming PVMA Volunteer Trips

Sunday, September 3011am – 2pm

Chicken health checks work party!

Signup sheet at end of meeting tonight.

Upcoming PVMA Volunteer Trips

Saturday, October 139am – noon

Adaptive Riding

Farm chores and horse grooming work party!

Signup sheet available at October 9 club meeting.

Upcoming PVMA Volunteer Trips

Saturday, November 10Noon – 3pm

Oregon Horse Rescue

Tour, farm chores, and horse grooming work party!

Signup sheet available at October 23 club meeting.

PVMA volunteer trips aren’t your only resource! You can volunteer on your own or with friends and family.

Other opportunities include:

• Humane society/shelter volunteering.

• Wildlife and exotics volunteering.

• Farm sanctuary volunteering.

• Build party volunteering like Fences For Fido.

Humane Society Volunteering

•Experience handling cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and other small pets.

•Pre-Vet volunteers often have special privileges .

•Learn important clinical and husbandry skills.

SafeHaven Humane Society:•Website: www.safehavenhumane.org•Email: volunteer@safehavenhumane.com•Located in Tangent

Willamette Humane Society:•Email: volunteer@whs4pets.org•Located in Salem-will need your own transportation to get there

Heartland Humane Society: •Website: www.heartlandhumane.org•Located about 2 miles from OSU •(Currently not accepting new volunteers)

Wildlife and Exotics Volunteering

•Work closely with native birds and mammal species or exotics, reptiles, and amphibians

•Diversify animal handling experiences

•Opportunity to focus on birds, especially raptors

Chintimini Wildlife Center: •Minimum commitment: one 4 hour shift/week for 6 months•Located 5 miles north of Corvallis •Website: www.chintiminiwildlife.org

Cascades Raptor Center:•Same commitments as Chintimini•Located in Eugene•Website: http://cascadesraptorcenter.org/

Brad’s World Reptiles:•Need to devote 4 hr. shifts a couple times a week•Apply online: http://bradsworldreptiles.com (website having trouble)•6 miles north of Corvallis, need own transportation

Bit By Bit Adaptive Riding

•They need volunteers!

•Especially for Thursday evening shifts.

•Great way to get exposure to horses.

•Located near Adair Village (20 minutes north of campus.)

http://www.bitbybitadaptiveriding.org/

Oregon Horse Rescue

•They are actively building a volunteer program, but currently need volunteers.

•Another great way to get exposure to horses.

•Located in Eugene (60 minutes south of campus.)

https://www.oregonhorserescue.com/

Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary

•Volunteer Days: Every Saturday 10am-1pm

•Always in need of help

•Great way to gain experience with large animals

•Located in Scio (about 38 minute drive)

www.lighthousefarmsanctuary.org

Green Acres Farm Sanctuary

• Volunteer days: every Saturday 10am–12pm

• Help with chores around the farm and socialize with animals

• Great way to gain experience with large animals

• Located in Silverton (about 1 hour drive)

http://greenacresfarmsanctuary.org

Fences for Fido•Volunteer Days: Saturdays and Sundays, located in cities across Oregon and Washington

•Build fences for chained and tethered dogs

•Sign up online at http://www.fencesforfido.org

•Builds usually last 3-4 hours

•Fun volunteer work and a very rewarding experience

Why Volunteer?

• To serve our community, help animals, and represent OSU

• To broaden our awareness of animals in our community

• To gain experience hours for veterinary school applications and letters of recommendation, and to make connections

• To gain credit for school to finish degree

• Volunteering can lead to jobs in certain clinics and locations

Upcoming PVMA Activities

• Beginner Horse Handling Workshop

• Sunday, October 21st

• Noon – 2pm

• OSU Equestrian Center (carpools

available)

• Designed for students who have little to

no prior equine handling experience

• Dr. Sherwood will discuss horse behavior

and safety, give a demonstration

regarding safe haltering and leading, and

allow students to practice this haltering

and leading

Loop Abroad: Study Abroad Opportunity

•Study exotic and small Veterinary Medicine with aspiring veterinarians over the world

•Become emerged in the local culture

•Opportunities for upper division credit

•Email: Marrk@oregonstate.edu

Member of the Term

•Member of the Term is our way of recognizing someone who is exceptionally dedicated to and involved in PVMA.

•Member of the Term points are awarded when you attend member meetings, volunteer trips, activities, clinics, and workshops, as well as assist in fundraising activities and more!

•Two Members of the Term will be recognized during Week 9 of each term and awarded a small prize of their choice!

Add us on social media!

http://pvmaatosu.zohosites.com/

How can you join?

• Membership dues are $15/term or $40/year

• Join us at our next meeting:

• Guest Speaker: Tess Collins on Tuesday Oct. 10th at 7:00 P.M.

in Magruder 298

• Attend our Bowling Social

• Tuesday, October 11th, from 6-8 P.M. in the MU Basement

• Pizza & beverages will be provided for members

Contact us

• Website: pvmaatosu.zohosites.com

• Facebook: Pre-Veterinary Medical Association at

Oregon State University

• Instagram: @PreVetMedAssociationOSU

• Club email: pre.vet.med.association@gmail.com

• President's email: carlbera@oregonstate.edu