Clubs at Ross

Dave Pittenger l, 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: Dave Pittenger, President; Chad Burt, Vice President; Sarah Miller, Secretary; Elizabeth McCoy, Treasurer

Meda Mc Clure , 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: Meda Mc Clure, President; Anne-Marie Lewis, Vice President; Rachel Davey, Secretary; Evelyn Rice, Treasurer

Christina Perogine , AAEP President

American Animal Hospital Association

The purpose of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is to enhance the ability of veterinary students to provide quality medical care to companion animals, to conduct their practices successfully, to maintain their facilities with high standards of excellence, and to meet the public?s needs as they relate to animals. AAHA has initiated student membership to introduce students to the organization. The Ross University student chapter offers speakers, free resources (books), AVID chipping, and wet labs to promote these goals. All veterinary students may join the local chapter of the national association

Officers: Christina Perogine, President; Rachelle Salamat, Vice President; Jen Dimascio, Treasurer; Jenica Gorman, Secretary

Website: http://www.rossuaaha.bravehost.com/

Jenn Bornkamp, ASLAP President

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: Jenn Bornkamp, President; Andrea Hubbard, Vice President; Leah Makaron, Treasurer; Holly Steuerwald, Secretary

Website: http://www.rossvetaslap.bravehost.com/

Nicole Kaczor, 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: Nicole Kaczor, President; Dawnde Wallen, Vice President; Sarah Stapleton, Treasurer

Website: www.freewebs.com/rosspaws

Juli Peters , 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: Juli Peters, President; Chris Bory, Vice-President; Jessica Duncan, Treasurer; Kari Jenkins, Secretary

Website: http://rossvetveccs.bravehost.com/

Emergency on-call protocol.

Krista Keller , 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: Krista Keller, President; Rebecca Fried, Vice President; Melina Zimmerman, Secretary; Teena Toro, Treasurer

Website: http://rusvm-zewclub.blogspot.com

Erin Siems, 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: Erin Siems, President; Becky Henderson, Vice President; Emily Bond, Secretary; Melissa Kehl, Treasurer

Website: http://aoccrusvm.wetpaint.com

Sarah Stapleton , 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: Sarah Stapleton, President; Sara Stapleton, Vice President; Andrea Peda, Secretary;Kari Jenkins, Treasurer; Dr.Shokry, Advisor

B.E.A.C.H President

B.E.A.C.H. Club

The Ross University chapter of the B.E.A.C.H. Club 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.

Renee Morrison , AAFP President

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: Renee Morrison, President; Nicole Perreault, Vice Presindent; Jessica Duncan, Scretary; Heather Highbrown,Treasurer