The AASV Student Engagement Committee is pleased to announce the selection of Molly Jones, a second-year veterinary student at North Carolina State University (NCSU), as the incoming alternate student delegate to the AASV Board of Directors. As described by her faculty advisor, Molly has dedicated her career to gaining considerable experience in swine production. During the […]
Category Archives: Student
Students VM 1-4: Signup Extended until Feb 14 for Speed Networking in San Francisco
Students, are you looking for employment following graduation? Do you want to improve your interview, networking, and communication skills? We have the perfect opportunity for you at the AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco! And it’s now open to all veterinary students, first through fourth years, attending the annual meeting! The AASV Student Engagement Committee is once […]
2025 FFAR Veterinary Student Research Fellowship – Apply by Feb 26
As producers grapple with devastating diseases like H5N1 influenza (bird flu), African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease, alongside growing demands for improved animal welfare and sustainable practices, the need for skilled veterinarians to safeguard the nation’s food supply has never been more urgent. However, the United States is experiencing a critical shortage of veterinarians specializing in […]
Public Practice/One Health Travel Scholarship for Veterinary Students
The American College of Preventive Veterinary Medicine is offering $1000 travel scholarships for veterinary students who plan to complete an externship or practicum in public health, food safety, epidemiology or other One Health related fields. This award is administered by the Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, […]
Students VM 1-4: By Feb 10 Sign up for Speed Networking in San Francisco
Students, are you looking for employment following graduation? Do you want to improve your interview, networking, and communication skills? We have the perfect opportunity for you at the AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco! And it’s now open to all veterinary students, first through fourth years, attending the annual meeting! The AASV Student Engagement Committee is once […]
Protect Pigs? Snap a Pic for Your Chance to Win
Submit a photo that shows you and your swine following biosecurity best practices for a chance to be featured on [USDA’s] site and socials! Enter the “I Protect Pigs” photo contest to show how you keep your farm free of African swine fever. Submissions accepted until February 14 at midnight (EDT). These are all picture-perfect ways to safeguard your […]
Veterinary Students: Sign up by Feb 10 for Swine Trivia Competition in San Francisco
Veterinary students, if you are attending the AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco, join us Saturday, March 1 at 6:00 pm for appetizers and drinks followed by a fun-filled, interactive evening of competitive swine veterinary medicine trivia! Test your swine knowledge, meet new people, and have some fun! Merck Animal Health hosts the event and […]
Avoid $105 Upcharge: Pre-register for AASV Annual Meeting by Friday, February 7
We’re down to the wire: Friday, February 7 is the last day to obtain the member pre-registration rate of $520 for the 2025 AASV Annual Meeting. After that, the registration fee jumps to $625 for members (registration is $915 for non-member veterinarians). Each veterinary student who attends the AASV Annual Meeting receives a $300 (US$) travel stipend, […]
AVMA 2025-2026 Fellowship Program Applications Open
From recent veterinary school graduates to veterinarians with years of experience, every veterinarian possesses the skills needed to make a difference. The AVMA Fellowship Program is an unparalleled opportunity to shape public policy while enhancing your knowledge of the political process. The AVMA is now accepting applications for the AVMA 2025 – 2026 Fellowship Program. […]
Now Available: AASV Speaker Bank
The AASV Communications Committee has created a Speaker Bank! This list of volunteer swine veterinarians is intended to help those looking for speakers for their events (e.g., academic lectures, student events, conferences, etc.) easily identify a speaker. AASV members from all disciplines, backgrounds, locations, levels of training, and career stages are included in the list. […]