Student Organizations

President: Taulbee Gunter
Vice President: Alyssa Obermeyer
Secretary: Megan Espeland
Treasurer: Clara Goebel
Faculty Advisor: Dr. John Dodam
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Alex Bukoski

The Anesthesia and Analgesia Club is dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of veterinary students in the crucial fields of anesthesia and pain management. Our mission is to provide in-depth education and practical training, ensuring that our members are well equipped to deliver excellent patient care. Through a variety of engaging activities, including lectures, hands-on workshops, and case study discussions, we aim to cover a wide range of topics such as anesthesia protocols, pain management techniques, and the latest advancements in veterinary anesthesiology.

Anesthesia is more than just a specialty; it is a necessary skill for any veterinarian working with patients. We recognize that anesthesia can be intimidating, and our goal is to help veterinary students improve their understanding and confidence in this vital area. By joining the Anesthesia and Analgesia Club, students will benefit from comprehensive training, enhanced professional development, and a deeper understanding of the vital role of anesthesia and pain management in veterinary practice.

See Dr. Tim Snider

https://www.avma.org/events/animal-welfare-assessment-contest

President: Zoey Davis
Vice President: Samantha Stack
Secretary: Taylor Ivy
Treasurer: Alex Zolman
Advisor: Dr. Kevin Shull
Advisor: Don Cherry

The SCAVSAB is an organization dedicated to promoting the importance of animal behavior in veterinary medicine, providing students with educational opportunities in relation to animal behavior, and creating and maintaining an affiliation between student chapter members and the American Veterinary Society for Animal Behavior. Our focus will predominantly regard animal behavior as it relates to the human/animal connection, with emphasis on learning opportunities for behavioral correction and understanding in order to provide quality advice for future clients.

This group also seeks to encourage camaraderie among veterinary medical students with an interest in animal behavior and to act as a communication link between practicing animal behavioralists and veterinary medical students.

Assistance will be provided to students who wish to participate in externships with practicing veterinarians with a professional interest in animal behavior.

President: Grace Lloyd
Vice President (Beef): Lexie Myler
Vice President (Dairy): Laurel Burns
Secretary: Kylee Gentler
Treasurer: Isabelle Angelo
Event Coordinator: Kaylee Spencer
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Scott Poock

The Bovine Club is for students who have an interest in learning about or working with cattle. Monthly meetings are held with various speakers talking about reproduction, nutrition, lameness, and gastrointestinal problems, just to mention a few.

Field trips and hands-on wet labs are also offered throughout the year dealing with various aspects of bovine medicine. Social gatherings and barbecues top the highlights of the bovine club.

If you are interested in cattle, or don’t know much about them but want to learn more, come out and join the fun. All are welcome.

President: Marley Meinking
Vice President: Jingyi Gao
Secretary: Grace Smiley
Treasurer: Marisa Prisco
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Annabelle Burnum
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michelle DeCourcey
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Bettina Gentry

The goal of CMPC is to explore the lesser-known facets of veterinary medicine – clinical and anatomical pathology, laboratory animal medicine, and research – and to provide opportunities for interested students to gain additional knowledge on these topics outside of the classroom.

This club also serves as the student chapters of the ACVP and ASLAP.

President: Emma Vaughn
Vice President/Women’s Bible Study Coordinator: Sam Doisy
Secretary: Kaden de Jong
Treasurer: Ekaterina Theoharidis
Men’s Bible Study Coordinator: Seth Hansen
Missions Coordinator: Grace Lloyd
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Scott Poock

The Christian Veterinary Fellowship (CVF) is a nondenominational fellowship of veterinary students, faculty, and staff who are committed to live their Christian faith in ministry through the profession of veterinary medicine. We provide education and encouragement for those who desire ministry through modeling of Christ’s love.

We meet every week for Bible studies that relate to today’s issues. Our organization also participates in community service projects, prayer meetings, and social activities.

CVF is the chapter of the Christian Veterinary Missions (CVM) that sends veterinarians and veterinary students on mission trips to numerous countries throughout the world.

We invite all interested parties to participate.

See Dr. Corinne Bromfield

President: Mia Gerdts
Vice President: Dakota Star
Secretary: Blair Roades
Treasurer: Sean McKee
Event Coordinator: Jett Rush
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Megan Rau

President: Ben Byrd
Vice President: Shannon Draper
Secretary: Jessie Edwards
Treasurer: Megan Espeland
Rounds Coordinator: Abbi Barnwell
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tony Mann

The Student Chapter of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (SCVECCS) was established at the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1995. It is affiliated with the national SVECCS and its parent organization, the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS). The VECCS and its associated student chapters are dedicated to the promotion of knowledge, skills, and ability in emergency and critical care of small and large animals.

President: Grace Wallisa
Vice President: Brooke Schuessler
Secretary: Tara Goertzen
Treasurer: Madelyn Williams
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Allison LaCarrubba

Mission Statement: To enhance the educational opportunities of the professional students at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, inform students about veterinary related problems currently affecting the horse industry, and to promote the exchange of professional knowledge among students and practitioners for the advancement of equine health.

Member Benefits: *Wet labs including horse handling skills, dentistry, reproductive procedures, farriery/podiatry, joint injections, lameness exams, and diagnostic imaging. *Participation in colic surgeries, rectal palpations, vet checks, and other procedures at the VHC. *Monthly dinner meetings with guest speakers, including AAEP-sponsored veterinarians and CVM researchers and clinicians.

President: Julia Hall
Vice President: Sam Doisy
Secretary: Bella Bartner
Treasurer: Meg Morrow
Advisor: Dr. Leah Cohn
Advisor: Dr. Leslie Lyons

FelineVMA Student Chapter: The Feline Veterinary Medical Association is dedicated to providing students an opportunity to explore their interests in feline veterinary medicine. Our mission is to support and help educate other students interested in pursuing or learning more about feline specific veterinary medicine from experienced and trained staff/professionals. In addition to our general meetings, we are also offering group outings, craft nights, access to the AAFP website perks, (Cat friendly certification, CE credits, national journal articles, scholarships, conferences, etc!) and so much more! 

Sr. Captain: Gretel Wurdack
Jr. Captain:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kile Townsend

President: Sam Doisy
Vice-President: Emma Vaughn
Secretary: Lauren Smith
Treasurer: Alex Zolman
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Lynn Martin

The ACVIM is the national organization that certifies veterinary specialists in small and large animal internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, nutrition, and oncology. As a student chapter, our goal is to help students learn what it means to be a specialist in these fields, as well as to give students invaluable opportunities to increase their experience and engage directly with faculty.

President: Rebekah Gaber
Vice President: Natalie Johnson
Secretary: Marisa Prisco
Treasurer: Carly Kuhse
PR/Historian: Taylor Watts
Fundraising: Lauren Adams
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Loren Schultz
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Martha Scharf

Boone and George and Bess and Rose — the latest pairs of College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia mules — will continue the tradition of traveling far and wide across Missouri. Like their predecessors, Tim and Terry, Hilda and Louise and Jill and Shirley, the CVM mules will continue to proudly represent the College, as well as the University of Missouri-Columbia.

It is the responsibility of the Mule Club to maintain the mules and the relationship they have established with the citizens of Missouri. No membership fee or qualifications are required to join the Mule Club. Those wishing to drive the mules in parades just have to practice a few times with Dr. Dodam or one of the officers. Officer elections are usually held at a May meeting.

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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Elena Leavitt

The Student Chapter of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition offers diverse lectures and wet labs to help prepare future veterinarians to confidently address the nutritional needs of their patients. Past and planned events include lectures on companion, food, equine, exotic, and zoo animal nutrition in addition to a hands-on nasogastric tube wet lab, pet food manufacturing plant tour, and nutrition week activities. Club membership includes membership to our national organization, the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition, and scholarship money to attend the annual meeting is available to members.

President: Natalie Miles
Vice President: Keiley Brand
Secretary: Chloe Miles
Treasurer: Abigail Diggs
Social Chair: Caitlin Gray
Programming Chair: Kiersten Rogers
Scholars Rep: Erin Lucey
Fundraising Chair: Aaron Niemeier
Public Relations Chair: Anna Mayes
Arts & Science Representative: Elaina Jensen
CAFNR Representative: Lacey Fisher
Service Chair: Riley Medler
Club Advisor: Mr. Doug Tindall

Students engaged in pre-veterinary medical study qualify to join this club. A faculty member acts as Advisor. At regular meetings, guest speakers discuss various aspects of the profession. One objective of the club is to bring about a closer fellowship among students who have a common interest in seeking admission to the MU College of Veterinary Medicine.

President: Marisa Prisco
Vice President: Lauren Smith
Secretary: Chloee Crafton
Treasurer: Grace Caputa
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tamara Hancock
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sidney Bogue

The Mizzou Pride+Allies VMC is an all-inclusive group that welcomes those anywhere on the spectra of sexuality, sex, or gender (including allies!).

Our mission:

• To provide resources for LGBTQ+ students and straight allies within the CVM
• To promote diversity and cultural awareness within the CVM
• To create opportunities for LGBTQ+ students to find emotional support within the LGBTQ+ community, and to facilitate a stronger connection with the entire CVM community
• To encourage acceptance and facilitate discussion of LGBTQ+ issues within the field of veterinary medicine
• To promote the mental and physical wellness of all veterinary professionals

Mizzou Pride+Allies VMC Links:
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/839027596614407/

National Pride VMC Links:
Website: https://pridevmc.org/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pridevmc

Student Leader: Shea O’Sullivan
Student Leader: Leyton Rebori
Student Leader: Catriona Chew
Student Leader: Kristen Moseley
Community Volunteer Leader: Lizette Somer
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Joan Coates

• To give medical care to and rehabilitate injured birds of prey, so that they can be released into the wild.
• To educate students about avian medicine in general and raptor medicine in particular.
• To educate the public about birds of prey and the work we do for them at the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Enrollment is open to veterinary students and interested members of the public, although actual medical treatments of the birds is performed by the veterinary students and faculty only.

Regularly scheduled classes and meetings are held every other week as determined for each semester.

Raptor Project Web Site

Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA)

President: Gretel Wurdack
Vice President: Grace Lloyd
Secretary: Emma Vaughn
Treasurer: Hannah Jones
Sr. SAVMA Delegate: Natalie Conomos
Jr. SAVMA Delegate:
Wellbeing Chair: Marley Meinking
Public Relations Chair: Natalie Johnson
Class of 2029 SAVMA Rep: Florencia Sabao-Schneider
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tamara Gull
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tamara Hancock
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Alisa Hutchison
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Andrew Curtis

SAVMA represents the students of the College of Veterinary Medicine and is recognized by the MU campus as a student organization. The SAVMA executive board serves as the College’s student council and selected members serve as representatives to the MU Graduate Professional Council. We provide social activities for students, extracurricular educational opportunities, and promote organized veterinary medicine.

Membership requirements include annual dues and a commitment to work at the SAVMA concession stand for at least one football game while being a VM-1. Meetings are usually held at 6:00 p.m. in the Veterinary Medicine Building and travel presentations start at 5:30 p.m. before the general assembly meeting begins. Officers are elected in December.

Benefits of membership include: reduced subscription rate for the Journal of the AVMA or American Journal of Veterinary Research, free registration to national AVMA meetings, surgery instrument and clinic coat programs, free AVMA dues for the first year after graduation, eligibility for emergency loans through the local auxiliary and AVMA Foundation, financial support to attend symposiums and meetings, concurrent membership in the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA), and more! Please, take a look at our prezi!

SAVMA also sponsors the Animal Welfare Taskforce.

Co-Presidents: Kelsey Duensing and Claire Steward

The Animal Welfare Taskforce is dedicated to educating students on current animal welfare issues.  We plan to hold monthly meetings with veterinarians on certain welfare topics to help students stay informed and to help students form their own opinions on the topics.

President: Alex Zolman
Vice President: Olivia Carr
Secretary: Priyanka Patel
Treasurer: Bethany Bailey
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Amie Burling

As an advocate for the profession of shelter veterinary medicine, the Association’s mission is to advance the practice of shelter medicine and to further veterinary education and research as it relates to animals’ health in shelters.

President: Tanner Tipton
Vice President: Faith Harvey
Secretary: Emma Sutton
Treasurer: Meg Morrow
AASRP Student Rep: Alexandria Washington
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Pamela Adkins
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Luis Rivero

This club is for people that are interested in learning more or gaining hands-on experience with small ruminants and/or camelids. Each year we visit producers in the area and help them in their husbandry activities. The club visits sheep, goat, and alpaca farms. We try to learn about every aspect of the industry for small ruminants. In the fall and spring there are small ruminant conventions for producers and veterinarians, which is a great way to get updated about what is going on today and the concerns of the producers. We are always open to suggestions for producers to visit. If you want more information, come out and join us for our meetings.

President: Parker Krupp
Vice President: Rebekah Wilkinson
Secretary: Julia Lizzie
Treasurer: Miranda Streicher
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Bess Pierce
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Megan McCracken

President: Shannon Draper
Vice President: Neely Edwards
Secretary: Jessie Edwards
Treasurer: Kylee Gentler
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Corinne Bromfield

The  purpose of the Student Chapter of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians is to expose veterinary students to opportunities involving veterinary medicine within the swine industry and beyond including but not limited to: involvement with the AASV, private practice, and public practice. Activities include inviting speakers to club meetings, participating in wet labs, and attending field trips to various events involved with swine production medicine.

President: Isabelle Angelo
Vice President: Shannon Draper
Secretary: Taylor Ivy
Treasurer: Gracyn Otto
SFT Rep: Abbi Barnwell
Advisor: Dr. Julia Baldrighi
Advisor: Dr. Celeste Morris

As a student chapter of the Society for Theriogenology our mission is:

• To create interest in, and enhanced knowledge of Theriogenology among veterinary students.
• To increase awareness of the importance of Theriogenology as a veterinary discipline.
• To create a link between veterinary students and the SFT.
• To create links between practicing Theriogenologists and veterinary students.
• To promote camaraderie among veterinary students who are interested in animal reproduction.
• To improve Theriogenology skills among students.

In order to accomplish our mission, we plan many fun and educational wet labs each semester, as well as organize meetings with presentations covering all aspects of theriogenology. We are open to anyone interested in reproductive veterinary medicine. Regardless of if you have experience in reproduction or are fairly new to the topic, we welcome you to join!

President: Priyanka Patel
Vice President: Zoey Davis
Secretary: Allison Brodrick
Treasurer: Samantha Doisy
Advisor: Dr. Tim Evans

President: Jett Rush
VP/Secretary: Natalie Conomos
Treasurer: Priyanka Patel
Business Certificate Director: Peter Sheng
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Cindy Cravens

The MU Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA) exists to fulfill three main goals:

• To increase student interest and awareness regarding issues pertinent to their financial affairs, and to prepare for entry into the job market and/or the veterinary businesses in which they will be engaged in after graduation.
• To involve students in discussions led by knowledgeable veterinary practice management consultants.
• To provide a forum for learning life skills and the principles of successful business management.

President: Alison Brodrick
Vice President: Rebekah Wilkinson
Secretary: Taylor Watts
Treasurer: Abbi Barnwell
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jodi Matheson

Mission Statement and Club Objectives:

• Promote a deeper understanding and appreciation for diagnostic imaging as it fits within veterinary medicine.
• Create a place for veterinary students interested in imaging to gather and discuss topics.
• Provide educational opportunities for veterinary students related to use and familiarity with imaging modalities.
• Assist veterinary students with locating externships relating to diagnostic imaging and radiology.

President: Bella Bartner
Vice President: Priyanka Patel
Secretary: Grace Snider
Treasurer: Zoey Davis
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Fred Williams III

VOICE is a student-run organization that seeks to increase awareness, respect, and sensitivity to differences among all individuals and communities in the field of veterinary medicine. VOICE also aims to celebrate diversity within our profession, to encourage campus environments that embrace diversity (including race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, disability, and more) and promote the success of all students, and to emphasize the importance of cross-cultural awareness in veterinary medicine in order to meet the needs of our diversifying clientele. Lastly, in order to ensure a more diverse future for veterinary medicine, VOICE chapters provide leadership and mentorship to youth, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, who are interested in careers as veterinarians.

In each of these regards, we feel that there is a gap in the curriculum of American veterinary colleges, and that it is therefore the duty of VOICE to partner with the colleges to fill this gap in the curriculum by offering promotional and financial support for educational, social, and service events that elevate the topics of diversity and inclusion in the discourse of our profession.

Membership is open to any person in the veterinary community. There is no membership fee, therefore VOICE depends on grants from companies & alumni as well as financial assistance from the Office of Student Services, Graduate and Professional Student Association Financial Committee and the Office of the Dean in order to provide the various activities.

National VOICE organization website

President: Isabelle Bartner
Vice President of Zoo and Wildlife: Rebekah Wilkinson
Vice President of Zoo Companion Exotics: Grace Smiley
Secretary: Bailey Curtis
Treasurer: Olivia Carr
Historian: Alexandria Washington
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Fred Williams III

SCAAZV (ZEW Club) is an organization concerned with many aspects of animal medicine. Our scope of interest goes beyond zoo medicine, covering aspects of wildlife medicine and conservation, pet bird medicine, reptile and amphibian medicine, aquatic mammals, and fish medicine. We have guest speakers whose research or occupation involves these aspects of veterinary medicine.

There are also symposiums and other national meetings that our members often attend. We also have wet labs involving dissection, physical exams, and other hands-on projects that are not part of the school curriculum. If you have an interest in this organization, we would be very pleased to see you at our meetings.