Student Resources

Not a VVMA Student Member?  Download an application here and return to the VVMA office.
 

Dates to Remember:

2012 Virginia Veterinary Conference
February 23-26, 2012

Links of Interest:

Pfizer Animal Health and AVMF Invite Veterinary Students to Apply for 2012 Scholarship Program
Partnership with American Veterinary Medical Foundation will award up to $750,000 to students across veterinary medicine disciplines

SCHAUMBURG, IL  (October 5, 2011) — For the third consecutive year, Pfizer Animal Health and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation invite second- and third-year students of veterinary medicine to apply for the Pfizer Animal Health/AVMF Scholarship. In an effort to help address rising school debt, up to 300 scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded to assist students in all areas of veterinary medicine.

To apply for the Pfizer Animal Health/AVMF Veterinary Student Scholarship Program, students can visit www.vetstudentconnect.com or www.avmf.org/pfizer from October 1 to November 30, 2011.

Saul T. Wilson, Jr. Scholarship Program for Veterinary Students:     
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/content/printable_version/saultwilson.pdf

USDA/APHIS students scholarships and internships programs page:  
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/audience/students.shtml

William Helms Scholarship (APHIS Plant Pest Quarantine Service for undergrad ag or biological sciences)  http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/helms/index.shtml

APHIS 1890 Scholars Program  (undergrad agricultural and ag-related) http://www.aphis.usda.gov/civil_rights/usda_1890_scholars.shtml 

Veterinarian Speakers for Students:

The following is a list of veterinarians who volunteer to speak to student clubs. Check back often for updates.

Dr. Lisa Banks
Hill's Pet Nutrition
3925 Howell Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
804-598-9565
lisa_banks@hillspet.com

Dr. Geri Carlson
Carlson Relief Veterinary Services
100 Birch Way
Barboursville, VA 22923
831-345-5206
dancindvm@gmail.com
subject: general veterinary topics

Dr.Todd Czarnecki
Hanging Rock Animal Hospital
1910 Loch Haven Drive
Roanoke, VA 24019
H: 540-552-0089
subject: holistic, acupuncture, nutrition

Dr. Marge Lewter
Alternatives/Craig County Veterinary Service
876 Sinking Springs
New Castle, VA 24127
540-544-6971
margelewter@gmail.com
subject: mixed practice, mobile practice, complementary medicine in small or large animals, volunteer opportunities, veterinary experiences in Honduras and Tanzania, Chinese herbs, acupuncture, large or small animal case studies

Dr. Christopher McNeill
VA Department of Agriculture
Division of Animal & Food Industry Services
4832 Tyreeanna Road
Lynchburg, VA 24504
434-947-6731
chris.mcneill@vdacs.virginia.gov
subject: foreign animal diseases that may threaten the U.S.

Dr. Steven A. Rogers
Falls Church Animal Hospital
1249 West Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-532-6121
srdvm@aol.com
subject: pet loss/euthanasia, ethics issues, job interviewing and hiring issues

Dr. Leslie Sinn
Northern VA Community College, Veterinary Technology
1000 Harry Flood Byrd Hwy
Sterling, VA 20164
703-405-2525
lsinn@nvcc.edu
subject: animal behavior, companion animal and large animal.

Dr. Lynn (Lynette) Tobias
Veterinary Medical Officer
1695 Craig's Mountain Road
Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
540-381-0306 (home/office/fax)
540-520-0142 (cell)
subject: APHIS, Veterinary Services