Clubs at Ross
Forms & Documents
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Guidelines for clubs applying for SAAVMA funds
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SAAVMA Budget Proposal Form
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Current List of On-Campus Clubs
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Lindsay Kostal, AABP President |
American Association of Bovine Practitioners
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners is an international association of veterinarians organized to enhance the professional lives of its members through relevant continuing education that will improve the well-being of cattle and the economic success of their owners, increase awareness and promote leadership for issues critical to cattle industries, and improve opportunities for careers in bovine medicine.
Officers: Lindsay Kostal, President; Dana Elbrecht, Vice President; Vicky Bochynek, Secretary; Christina Del Nero, Treasurer
Website: http://aabp.wetpaint.com/
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Tiffany Tobias , AAEP President |
AAEP
The Ross University chapter of the AAEP strives to enhance the educational opportunities of its members; to inform members about veterinary related problems currently affecting the horse industry; and to promote the exchange of professional knowledge among its members and practitioners for the advancement of equine health.
Officers: Tiffany Tobias, President; Courtney Culbertson , Vice President; Lauren Mooney, Secretary; Kate Gibson, Treasurer
Website: http://rossuscaaep.wetpaint.com/
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Andrea Hubbard, |
American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners
Our main goal is to encourage students to learn more about the field of laboratory animal medicine. We serve to facilitate the exchange of scientific and technical information among those involved in laboratory animal practice by assisting members in improving their knowledge and technical skills related to all aspects of this field as well as to inform them of the opportunities availiable to as laboratory animal practitioners.
Officers: Andrea Hubbard, President; Elizabeth Goudie, Vice President; Natalie Ragland, Treasurer; Jennifer Jarvis, Secretary
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Colleen Scoda, PAWS President |
PAWS
Our mission is to protect the welfare of the animals we come in contact with, and to promote the humane treatment and well being of these animals by: Providing shelter and medical care for stray or abandoned animals on the island of St. Kitts. Through our foster program, animals have a safe, healthy place to live until loving homes can be found for them. Responding with personal commitment, humane sensitivity, and compassion, to the needs of these animals; Actively promoting suitable adoptions of the animals; Encouraging the spay and neutering of dogs and cats to ensure the numbers of unwanted animals be kept to a minimum; and helping to prevent cruelty to animals by promoting animal welfare education.
Officers: Colleen Scodar, President & Treasurer; Stevi Culverwell, Vice President; Anna Whitehead, Foster Coordinator; Shauna Glynn, Medical Coordinator; Brandi Bogner & Rebeka Sanabria-Leon, Food/Litter Coordinator; Nicole Perreault , Spay and Neuter Release; Lindsay Kraut , Fundraising Chair
Website: www.freewebs.com/rosspaws
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Justin Eckenrode, SVECCS President |
Student Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
The Ross Chapter of the Student Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society is a club that is open to all students that have an interest in the field of Emergency Veterinary Medicine. We have recently become re-acquainted with the National Chapter of SVECCS and are very excited to get more involved with this organization. We have become more active on campus and will continue to become a bigger part of the Ross community in coming semesters. Please feel free to check out our website or to contact any of the current officers to find out more.
Officers: Justin Eckenrode, President; Kari Jenkins, Secretary; Anna Scarberry , Treasurer
Website: http://rossvetveccs.bravehost.com/
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Melina Zimmerman, ZEW President |
ZEW Club
The purpose of ZEW Club is to provide resources, information, and education in order to facilitate the Ross students' advancement into a career in exotic and wildlife medicine.
Officers: Melina Zimmerman, President; Deanna Watson , Vice President; Elizabeth Elkins, Secretary; Teena Toro, Treasurer
Website: http://rossvet-zewclub.weebly.com/
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Lauren Cohn , AOCC President |
Animals On Campus Club
AOCC works with RUSVM especially Dr. Susan FitzHarris to assist caring for the animals, particularly the clinic dogs. Our main goal is to find homes for these dogs after they have served their time.There are fundraising events- like the Dog Jog- to help out with keeping them happy. We also have a semesterly kennel clean out- which anyone is welcome to help out with. We also are responsible for walking the dogs when 3rd semester has exams.
Officers: Lauren Cohn, President; Rebecca Henderson, Vice President; Jacklyn Francin , Secretary; Dan Honovich, Treasurer
Website: http://aoccrusvm.wetpaint.com
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Jossie Higuerey , RUSAB President |
RUSAB: Ross University Society of Animal behavior
The Ross University Society of Animal behavior is set up to provide a forum to enhance your knowledge of animal behavior and get to know other students and professionals who share this interest.
Officers: Jossie Higuerey , President; Jenica Gorman, Secretary; Jennifer Moller ,Treasurer
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Adam Lassin |
Pathology Club
Officers: Adam Lassin, President; Adam Perry, Vice President; Stacy Gustafson, Secretary; Cortney Ballard, Treasurer
This organization has been started with the goal of providing veterinary medical students with the opportunity to gain exposure to the field of veterinary pathology. Club meetings and activities highlight several areas of veterinary pathology. This includes guest lecturers, wet-labs demonstrating various diagnostic techniques, introduction to clinical/anatomical pathology cases, and different disease processes
Website: http://www.rossvet.edu.kn/clubs/path_club/index.html
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SCUBA Club
The RUSVM Scuba Club offers student, faculty, staff, and friends an opportunity to dive for fun, philanthropy, education, and knowledge. Members can enjoy a dive, dive to help the environment, learn to dive, or dive to learn more about the reefs we live on.
Officers: Allyson McNaughton, President; Thad Gloriod, Vice President; Heather Golightly, Secretary; Rebecca Wetherby, Treasurer; Colbi Sanders, Sergeant at arms
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Mary Schlicting , |
AAFP
The Ross University Student Chapter of the American Association of Feline Practitioners strives to assist in the continuing education and proper handling of cats for veterinary students with an interest in perusing feline medicine.
Officers: Mary Schlicting , President; Deanna Watson , Vice Presindent; Jen Loucks , Secretary; Kate Norby,Treasurer
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Mike Miller , |
Theriogenology Club
Officers: Mike Miller, President; Genevieve Grammar, Vice Presindent; Juli Rowlett, Secretary; Amanda Hensley, Treasurer
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Jon Myers , |
Veterinary Business Managment Association
Officers: Jon Myers , President; Andrew Fox , Vice Presindent; Jen Loucks , Secretary
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Chris Norkus , |
IVAPM
Officers: Christopher Norkus , President; Jammie-Lynn Rixford, Treasurer, Anna Whitehead, Secretary
The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) is an established multi-disciplinary organization that strives to promote the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge related to the biology and clinical treatment of pain in animals. The Ross University student chapter (SCIVAPM) welcomes members of any semester that have an interest in the science and treatment of companion animal pain