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Welcome to PVMA Spring 2015. Officers Alicia- President Hilary- Treasurer Amy- Vice-President.

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1 Welcome to PVMA Spring 2015

2 Officers Alicia- President Hilary- Treasurer Amy- Vice-President

3 Amanda- CSSC Rep Berlin- Social Chair Cassie- Historian & Webmaster Nicole- CTW Rep

4 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.

5 Becoming a Member Active Membership: - Pay $15 in dues per semester or $20 for the year, by February 23 rd (1 st 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 23 rd (1 st 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 23 rd (1 st Speaker)

6 Events

7 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 CONSEQUENCES 1 st penalty: You will have to make-up the event missed 2 nd penalty: You will be considered an events member only, and will forfeit slots to all future events.

8 Speakers Why speakers? Learn about different specialties and opportunities Learn about different schools 4 speakers Speaker 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

9 Fundraisers Why Fundraise? To visit schools, events, and symposium Fundraisers 1 MANDATORY for active members Either Woodstock or Dog beach Woodstocks March 16 th

10 Socials Iron Mountain Hike February 15 th Woodstock Fundraiser/Social March 16 th Bring people, buy food! Year End Party

11 Dress Code 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, 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.

12 Misc. Info New Website 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 Catch the Wavehttp://sdsucatchthewave.weebl y.comhttp://sdsucatchthewave.weebl y.com $35 CSSC Cord System Need 15 points in a year for cord Explore SDSU sign-up sheet through email Check your emails regularly for updates and new events

13 Conclusion Dues by 1 st speaker February 23 rd Make sure you check your emails! Upcoming events not on calendars Updates are speakers etc.


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