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Welcome to PVMA
Spring 2015
OfficersAlicia- President Hilary-
Treasurer
Amy- Vice-President
Amanda- CSSC Rep
Berlin- Social Chair
Cassie- Historian & Webmaster
Nicole- CTW Rep
Becoming a Veterinarian
GPA: Average 3.57
GRE: 308.3
Animal/Veterinary Experience: min 500 (but depends on school) applicant have in average 3500
Recommendation letter:At least 2 from veterinarians
1 academic
Check out VMCAS website for info and application
Most important: Your determination and drive will get you there.
Becoming a Member Active Membership:
- Pay $15 in dues per semester or $20 for the year, by February 23rd (1st Speaker) You will receive a club shirt with dues
- Attend 3 events (fundraisers do NOT count as events)
- Attend all speakers
- Attend 1 fundraiser
- 30 animal/vet related hours per semester
- Members active for a year will receive a graduation cord
Events Membership:
- Pay $15 in dues per semester or $20 for the year, by February 23rd (1st Speaker) You will receive a club shirt with dues
- Attend 3 events per semester
Dues Member:
- Pay $15 in dues per semester or $20 for the year, by February 23rd (1st Speaker)
Events
Events Info
3 week reminder: email reminding of attendance, drop deadline, and lead
Week of event: email from lead with all details
Carpooling:
Always at PS 6
Always bring $3-4
Wear appropriate clothing
APPROPRIATE ACTIONS WILL BE TAKEN IF THESE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED
ALWAYS BE ON TIME, DO NOT CANCEL LAST MINUTE
PENALTIES
YOU MUST GIVE 2 WEEKS NOTICE IN ORDER TO
CANCEL FOR AN EVENT YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR
CONSEQUENCES1st penalty: You will have to make-
up the event missed2nd penalty: You will be considered an events member only, and will forfeit slots to all future events.
SpeakersWhy speakers?
Learn about different specialties and opportunities
Learn about different schools
4 speakersSpeaker on Feb. 23 MANDATORY for active members
If you do not attend this speaker but attend all others you will still be considered an events member
All speakers are mandatory for active members but one absence will be excused
ALWAYS dress professionally
March speaker TBD
Fundraisers
Why Fundraise?To visit schools, events, and symposium
Fundraisers1 MANDATORY for active members
Either Woodstock or Dog beach
Woodstocks March 16th
Socials
Iron Mountain HikeFebruary 15th
Woodstock Fundraiser/SocialMarch 16th
Bring people, buy food!
Year End Party
Dress CodeEvents
ALWAYS wear club shirts
ALWAYS wear pants: khakis or jeans (NEVER shorts, yoga pants, capris etc.)
ALWAYS wear closed toed shoes: tennis or hiking shoes (no flats, toms, etc)
Speakers
ALWAYS slacks and a nice shirt
NEVER jeans, tennis shoes, tshirts
Fundraisers
ALWAYS wear club shirts
Appropriate dress code for field work is comfortable shoes, pants, and polo shirt.
Appropriate dress code for interviews or speakers is business wear.
Misc. InfoNew Website
http://sdsupvma.weebly.com
Facebook: SDSU PVMA
Instagram: sdsu_pvma
HPAO Health Professions Advising Office
GMCS 323
619-594-3030
Help with application process
Letter of recommendation
Go and open a file
Catch the Wavehttp://sdsucatchthewave.weebly.com
$35
CSSC Cord SystemNeed 15 points in a year for cord
Explore SDSU sign-up sheet through email
Check your emails regularly for updates and new events
Conclusion
Dues by 1st speaker February 23rd
Make sure you check your emails!Upcoming events not on calendars
Updates are speakers etc.
