Welcome to PVMA Fall 2017

Officers Emily Co-President Kody Co-President Cassidy Treasurer

Lauren CSSC Rep Cass Historian & Webmaster Giovanna Social Chair

Becoming a Veterinarian GPA: Average 3.57 GRE: 308.3 Animal/Veterinary Experience: min 500 (but depends on school) applicant have on 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 6th in the HPAO office. 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 the February 6th 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 6th

Events Sky Hunters

Events Info PENALTIES YOU MUST GIVE 2 WEEKS NOTICE IN ORDER TO CANCEL FOR AN EVENT YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR CONSEQUENCES 1st penalty: You will have to make-up the event missed 2nd penalty: You will be considered an events member only, and will forfeit slots to all future events. 3 week reminder: email reminding of attendance, drop deadline, and lead Week of event: email from lead with all details Carpooling: Always at PS 3 (formerly PS6) Remember to bring gas $ Wear appropriate clothing APPROPRIATE ACTIONS WILL BE TAKEN IF THESE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED ALWAYS BE ON TIME, DO NOT CANCEL LAST MINUTE

Speakers Why speakers? 3 speakers Learn about different specialties and opportunities Learn about different schools 3 speakers All speakers are mandatory for active members ALWAYS dress business casual *Optional speaker this Friday the 27th *Catch the Wave April 22nd

Fundraisers Why Fundraise? Fundraisers Fish Pit February 16th To visit schools, events, and symposium Fundraisers 1 MANDATORY for active members Either a food fundraiser or dog beach Fish Pit February 16th Chipotle March 8th Wings n Things March 21st

Socials Drive in February 10th Year End Party April 30th

Appropriate dress code for interviews or speakers is business wear. Events 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, t-shirts 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. Not having appropriate attire will result in being asked to go home and change

Misc. Info New Website Facebook: SDSU PVMA Instagram: sdsu_pvma http://sdsupvma.weebly.com Facebook: SDSU PVMA Instagram: sdsu_pvma HPAO Health Professions Advising Office GMCS 323 619-594-3030 healthpr@mail.sdsu.edu Help with application process Letter of recommendation Go and open a file CSSC Cord System Need 15 points in a year for cord Check your emails regularly for updates and new events

Pricing for Extras Stickers Old shirts $5 each Get one free with yearly dues! ($20) Old shirts We will lend old shirts out if you need them, just return them by the first speaker (September 27th)

Conclusion Dues by 1st speaker February 6th Make sure you check your emails!