1. Welcome to PVMA
Fall 2017

2. Officers
Emily
Co-President
Kody
Co-President
Cassidy
Treasurer

3. Lauren
CSSC Rep
Cass
Historian & Webmaster
Giovanna
Social Chair

4. 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

5. 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

6. Events
Sky Hunters

7. 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: reminding of attendance, drop deadline, and lead
Week of event: 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

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. Misc. Info New Website Facebook: SDSU PVMA Instagram: sdsu_pvma
Facebook: SDSU PVMA
Instagram: sdsu_pvma
HPAO Health Professions Advising Office
GMCS 323
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 s regularly for updates and new events

13. 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)

14. Conclusion Dues by 1st speaker February 6th
Make sure you check your s!