Ag Animal & Theriogenology (AKA Large Animal)
What is traditionally two clubs elsewhere is consolidated into one club at USU. The club is directed towards those interested in working with animals associated with agriculture practices. The emphasis on theriogenology will focus on advancing our knowledge and experience base on reproduction in animals. Due to the more readily available resources at hand, this will probably focus mostly on reproduction in ag animals, but we hope to expand it and include other animals too for those interested.
President: Molly Van Horn molly.vanhorn@wsu.edu
Vice Pres: Kristen Ehardt kristen.ehardt@wsu.edu
Secretary: Makaela Udy makaela.udy@wsu.edu
Treasurer: Drake Hall drake.hall@wsu.edu
Advisor: Dr. Rusty Stott rusty.stott@usu.edu
American Association of Equine Practitioners - AAEP
As students of veterinary medicine, we strive to expand our knowledge of equine health and welfare, grow our potential as future practitioners with service projects that also make positive and lasting impacts in our community. The core values for this club are education, service and community.
President: Brandi Olsen brandi.olsen@wsu.edu
Vice Pres: Kristen Ehardt kristen.ehardt@wsu.edu
Secretary: Olive Levinson olivia.levinson@wsu.edu
Treasurer: Molly Van Horn molly.vanhorn@wsu.edu
Advisor: Dr. Holly Clement holly.clement@usu.edu
Emergency and Critical Care Society - SVECCS
The purpose of this club is to educate and inform students about emergency and critical care medicine. This includes CPR, management of an ICU and triage of critical animals. (large and small) Members enjoy participating in hands-on labs, as well as opportunities to network with local professionals in the field.
President: Bradee Wilson bradee.dall@wsu.edu
Vice Pres: Paula Nguyen paula.nguyen@wsu.edu
Secretary: Isabelle Hughes isabelle.hughes@wsu.edu
Treasurer: Jared Slater jared.slater@wsu.edu
Advisor: Dr. Allison Willoughby allison.willoughby@usu.edu
Integrative Veterinary Medicine - IVM
The Integrative Veterinary Medicine Club is a club surrounding all aspects of holistic veterinary medicine including: Chiropractic, Chinese medicine (herbal therapy, acupuncture, food therapy), alternative diets, laser treatment, massage therapy, hydrotherapy, and physical therapy. We will have fun activities such as lectures, labs, and trips surrounding alternative (or complementary) therapies.
President: Olive Levinson olivia.levinson@wsu.edu
Vice Pres: Andy Nguy andy.nguy@wsu.edu
Secretary: Erin Levine erin.levine@wsu.edu
Treasurer: Clemmy Tixier m.tixier@wsu.edu
Advisor: Dr. Heloisa Rutigliano heloisa.rutigliano@usu.edu
Nutrition
The objective of this club is to provide additional information and resources for veterinary students interested in animal nutrition. Students will be able to network in the field and receive supplemental information for Large, Small and Exotic animal nutrition.
President: Jessica Roberts jessica.roberts@wsu.edu
Vice Pres: Ariana Gray ariana.gray@wsu.edu
Secretary: Kristen Besendorfer kristen.besendorfer@wsu.edu
Treasurer: Felicity Lambert felicity.lambert@wsu.edu
Advisor: Dr. Cathleen Kovarik cathleen.kovarik@usu.edu
Preventive Health Clinic
This club was designed to provide preventive health care for veterinary students that have animals (cats and dogs) since we lack a teaching hospital. Each semester, we throw a student-run clinic to examine and treat our pets. Besides getting low cost preventive care for your animals, you get amazing hands on experience with doing physical exams, drawing blood, administering vaccinations, and writing a medical record. (You get to be the vet!) Additionally, this semester, the club will also host some informative lectures and labs on preventive health topics.
President: Sophie Stocks sophie.lysenko@wsu.edu
Vice Pres: Bridget Klingler bridget.bonhivert@wsu.edu
Secretary: Tara Willowski tara.wilkowski@wsu.edu
Treasurer: Amber DeBack amber.deback@wsu.edu
Advisor: Dr. Allison Willoughby allison.willoughby@usu.edu
Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Club
This club aims to provide students exposure to the various sports available to canine and equine species along with medical, surgical and rehabilitative practices that encompass them. The club reaches out to community sporting events to develop a knowledge of the medical needs of each sport. The club also invites practitioners with experience in sports medicine, orthopedics and rehabilitation to share their experience in this career with club members. Finally, the club has routine video conference calls with the WSU Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Club to discuss case reports from practitioners at the veterinary teaching hospital.
President: Tessa Ganellen tessa.ganellen@wsu.edu
Vice Pres: Jared Slater jared.slater@wsu.edu
Secretary: Makaela Udy makaela.udy@wsu.edu
Treasurer: Molly Van Horn molly.vanhorn@wsu.edu
Advisor: Dr. Kara Thornton-Kurth kara.thornton@usu.edu
One Health Club
The purpose of the OHC shall be to provide current veterinary students attending USU’s College of Veterinary Medicine interested in one health and/or veterinary public health an opportunity to learn more about these areas. We seek to provide students with hands-on opportunities and contacts with veterinarians currently in the profession.
President: Marissa Wimer marissa.wimer@wsu.edu
Vice Pres: Abigail Barney abigail.barney@wsu.edu
Secretary: Morgan Sanford morgan.sanford@wsu.edu
Treasurer: Clemmy Tixier m.tixier@wsu.edu
Advisor: Dr. Kerry Rood kerry.rood@usu.edu
Shelter Medicine
Students learn about the specifics of shelter medicine through participation in surgeries, visits to animal sanctuaries and shelters, and attending lectures about animal behavior. Students assist and perform canine and feline neuters within the Salt Lake City County Animal Services. This club organizes an annual trip to Best Friend’s Sanctuary in Kanab, UT for the members. Also, most members register as volunteers and fosters for our local Cache Humane Society.
President: Erin Levine erin.levine@wsu.edu
Vice Pres: Bradee Wilson bradee.dall@wsu.edu
Secretary: Morgan Sanford morgan.sanford@wsu.edu
Treasurer: Paula Nguyen paula.nguyen@wsu.edu
Advisor: Dr. Nicole Busch nicole.busch@usu.edu
Students of the American Veterinary Medical Association - SAVMA
The group raises (and expends) funds to support its fellow members through opportunities to increase their educational experiences: with offsite events, guest speakers, etc.
USU SAVMA President: Bradee Wilson bradee.dall@wsu.edu
USU SAVMA VP: Clemmy Tixier m.tixier@wsu.edu
USU Jr. Delegate: Jared Slater jared.slater@wsu.edu
Advisor: Michael Bishop michael.s.bishop@usu.edu
Surgery Club
The purpose of the Surgery Club is to provide educational opportunities to veterinary students who want to expand their knowledge of surgical techniques and procedures.
President: Clemmy Tixier m.tixier@wsu.edu
Vice Pres: Erin Levine erin.levine@wsu.edu
Secretary: Bradee Wilson bradee.dall@wsu.edu
Treasurer: AJ Chang anderson.chang@wsu.edu
Advisor: Dr. Lexi Sweat alexis.sweat@usu.edu
USU Significant Others of WIMU Students - USU S.O.
The purpose of this club is to build an environment of networking, learning and camaraderie among the supporting individuals of the veterinary students to provide encouragement and continual support to the attending CVM students.
Advisor: Amanda Willett amanda.willett@usu.edu
Advisor: Michael Bishop michael.s.bishop@usu.edu
Veterinary Business Management Association - VBMA
The Veterinary Business Management Association is a student-driven organization dedicated to advancing the profession through increasing business knowledge, creating networking opportunities, and empowering students to achieve their personal and professional goals. As a club, we plan to have many businesses, entrepreneurs, veterinarians, etc. come and talk to us about being successful in our veterinary business careers. Through the VBMA members can also earn a Business Certificate, which is recognized at graduation with cords and notation on transcript and diploma. There are also externship and national meeting opportunities associated with the VBMA.
Zoo, Exotic, and Wildlife - ZEW
The purpose of ZEW Club shall be to provide current veterinary students attending USU’s College of Veterinary Medicine interested in zoo, exotics, and/or wildlife medicine an opportunity to learn more about those areas of medicine past what is learned in the standard curriculum. We seek to provide students with hands on opportunities and contacts with veterinarians currently in the profession.
President: Isabelle Hughes isabelle.hughes@wsu.edu
Vice Pres: Abigail Barney abigail.barney@wsu.edu
Secretary: Andy Nguy andy.nguy@wsu.edu
Treasurer: Jessica Roberts jessica.roberts@wsu.edu
Advisor: Dr. Ralph Meyer ralph.meyer@usu.edu