Clubs

Club Name	Association Website	Mission Statement
CAWC – Companion Animal Wellness Club	ABVP	Provide students with opportunities to learn more about Companion/Small Animal Medicine outside of the curriculum, including wet-labs, lunch meeting talks and seminars. Provide students with opportunities to participate in community service activities, especially those that enhance the human-animal bond. Provide students with opportunities to engage with one another in social settings, particularly those in which their pets are welcome as we understand the important role pets play in the life of a vet student
CVF- Christian Veterinary Fellowship	CVM	Christian Veterinary Missions Fellowship is a student fellowship chapter of the Christian Veterinary Mission (CVM) whose mission is to challenge, empower, and facilitate veterinarians to serve others through their profession while living out their Christian faith
Invertebrate Medicine Club		(TBD)
IVSA – International Veterinary Students’ Association	IVSA	We are a local chapter of IVSA that is recognized as a veterinary student club at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Our mission is to encourage international veterinary work and experience for the betterment of students and the communities in which they serve. The chapter exists to benefit the animals and people of the world by harnessing the potential and dedication of veterinary students to promote the international application of veterinary skills, education and knowledge. Our primary goal each academic year is to raise money that supports an CVM Student International Experience Scholarship Fund
One Health Club		The One Health Club purpose is two-fold. The first is to teach students and the public about the role of veterinarians in public health and future job opportunities. The second part is to connect students and the public in ways the promote dialogue and One Health. This can be within the university but also between different One Health groups
Pathology Club (PathHeads)	ACVP	The Student Chapter of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) at North Carolina State University CVM aka PathHeads was formed by Kaori Sakamonto in 1997 with Dr. Mac Law acting as the faculty advisor. The club became an officially recognized student chapter in 2001. In 2002, faculty advisors for the student chapters were awarded a plaque at the New Orleans ACVP meeting. Today, PathHeads provides opportunities to students interested in veterinary pathology and related careers under the guidance of Drs. Mac Law and Luke Borst. Pathheads encourages students to participate in the annual meetings of the ACVP. For the 2015 ACVP annual meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, NCSU CVM was able to send 12 PathHeads members
Radiology Club	ACVR	To endeavor to improve the stature and increase the knowledge of students of veterinary medicine interested in the field of veterinary diagnostic imaging. To elevate the standards of veterinary diagnostic imaging. To emphasize the importance of imaging in any field of veterinary medicine. To promote understanding and good will among its members. To stimulate interest, activity, and advancement in the field of veterinary imaging. To encourage cooperation, participation, and membership in the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association. ALL POWER CLAUSE: To do everything and anything reasonably and lawfully necessary, proper, suitable or convenient for the achievement of the above stated, or for any of them, or for the furtherance of the said purposes.
SCAABP – Student Chapter of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners	AABP	SCAABP is a student club for veterinary students at NC State interested in learning about bovine medicine and practice. The American Association of Bovine Practitioners is an international association serving society as leaders in cattle health, welfare, and productivity.
SCAAEP – Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners	AAEP	SCAAEP, Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, is a student run organization that provides numerous educational opportunities for students in veterinary school and those wishing to attend, veterinarians around the country, and people within the community that hold an interest in equine medicine. SCAAEP organizes a variety of labs that provide hands on experience to veterinary students in areas such as diagnostic procedures, colic work ups, farriery, dentistry, safe horse handling, ophthalmic exams, joint injections, nerve blocks, and much more! SCAAEP also plans continuing education events for veterinarians such as Equine Health Symposium in February of each year as well as various short courses and lunch meetings throughout the year. Giving back to the community is important to SCAAEP. SCAAEP plans a Horseman’s Youth Day in the Fall of each year to educate our future generation about equine medicine and husbandry. SCAAEP also provides free castration clinics bi-annually to help alleviate overpopulation and behavioral issues for people who cannot afford it otherwise. We provide assistance at horse shows all throughout the state such as helping in the D-box at horse trials. As a club, SCAAEP members also attend various AAEP events to supplement their veterinary education, such as FOCUS on Students and the national AAEP convention.
SCAAFP – Student Chapter of the American Association of Feline Practitioners	AAFP	The Student Chapter of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (SCAAFP) is a student organization dedicated to promoting interest in feline medicine and surgery. Through weekly rounds discussions, lectures, wet labs, and community service activities, we hope to increase awareness of all feline-related issues.
SCAASRP – Student Chapter of the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners	AASRP	As a student-governed organization, we will strive to provide opportunities for all members to enhance their veterinary education regarding sheep, goat, camelid, and all other small ruminants by organizing and facilitating events that promote engagement and interaction with topics encompassed by this focus area.
SCAAVN – Student Chapter of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition	AAVN	To provide a forum of discussion and exchange of information on matters of common interest as applied to the field of nutrition in its relationship to animal health. To promote greater interest in and better understanding of current developments in nutrition as affecting animal health. To promote research in fields where nutrition may have a relationship to health and/or disease. To promote a closer cooperative relationship with those who share with veterinarians the responsibility of maintaining animal health through adequate nutrition.
SCACVIM (SA) – Student Chapter of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine	ACVIM	SCACVIM strives to educate veterinary students about the advanced veterinary specialties of small animal internal medicine, large animal internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, and oncology. Regular case rounds and discussions with faculty, wetlabs with hands on exposure to advanced clinical procedures, and workshops on topics such as client communication and clinical problem solving provide veterinary students with a broad range of knowledge and experience beyond the scope of the typical veterinary school curriculum.
SCAHVMA – Student Chapter of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association	AHVMA	We are a chapter of the Student American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, which is a student-run branch of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. Our goal is to provide educational and hands-on opportunities to students within the College of Veterinary Medicine who are interested in learning more about holistic, alternative and integrative veterinary medicine. This includes, but is not limited to, the following modalities: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Eastern and Western Herbalism, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractics, Botanical Medicine, Nutrition, Homotoxicology, Rehabilitation and Behavioral Therapy.
SCASLAP – Student Chapter of the American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners	ASLAP	The purpose of the Student Chapter of the American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners of North Carolina State University is to foster educational activities in the veterinary specialty of Laboratory Animal Medicine and to familiarize the members with standards and regulations pertaining to this discipline.
SCAVSAB – Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior	AVSAB	SCAVSAB, aka the Behavior Club, addresses the natural behavior and common behavior problems of animals. The aim of the club is to help students learn more about behavior of animals and become better equipped to assist themselves and others with behavioral issues.
SCSFT – Student Chapter of the Society for Theriogenology	SFT	Therio Club is affiliated with the Society for Theriogenology. We aim to provide veterinary students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience with reproductive medicine while in school, enable opportunities for networking, and raise funds to support students in their pursuit of opportunities related to theriogenology.
Shelter Medicine (SCASV)	ASV	The objectives of this organization shall be: To promote the importance of the specialty of shelter medicine in veterinary medicine and to raise student awareness of issues pertaining to homeless animals and pet overpopulation. To encourage camaraderie among veterinary students with an interest in animal shelter medicine. To provide educational opportunities for veterinary students related to the practice of shelter medicine through guest speakers, wet labs, and other formats. To assist students in participating in externships with practicing shelter veterinarians. To provide a venue for veterinary students to support local shelters or other programs designed to help homeless animals.
SPAC – Swine Poultry and Aquaculture Club	ACPV  AASV
Surgery Club (SA)	ACVS	To promote interest in veterinary surgery and provide exposure to aspects of veterinary surgery outside of classroom experience. To promote communication between surgical faculty and students interested in pursuing surgical internships and residencies, including connecting students with faculty mentors. To provide students with opportunities to learn about new advancements in the field of veterinary surgery.
SNABV- Student national Association for Black Veterinarians	SNABV	The mission of the NABV is to “ADVOCATE, provide SUPPORT, and cultivate an inclusive COMMUNITY for blacks in veterinary medicine at every level of the profession through the organization, members and leadership.” SNABV Chapters provide opportunities for networking, professional development, student support and promoting the diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine.
SVECCS – Student Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society	VECCS	The mission of SVECCS is to provide our members with opportunities to advance their knowledge in medicine and surgery relating to the Emergency and Critical Care specialty. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of interdisciplinary approaches, team work, and communication to members of the community and professional within veterinary medicine. Information regarding opportunities for externships, internships, careers, etcetera will be shared with our members as soon as we receive them.
VAAC – Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia Club at NC State		The Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia Club at NC State has a mission of defining and promoting the highest standards of clinical practice of veterinary anesthesia and analgesia by providing future veterinarians with advanced training opportunities and supplemental education in the clinical practice of veterinary anesthesiology, and promoting scientific research and education in veterinary anesthesiology and analgesia.
VBMA – 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 veterinary students to achieve their personal and professional goals.
VOICE – Veterinary Students as One in Culture and Ethnicity	VOICE	To increase awareness and sensitivity to socio-cultural issues in the field of veterinary medicine. To celebrate multiculturalism within the profession of veterinary medicine and provide a campus environment that embraces diversity and promotes the success of students, particularly underrepresented students. To promote the importance of cross-cultural awareness in veterinary medicine in order to meet the needs of our diversifying clientele. To promote the veterinary profession, provide leadership and mentorship to any youth, particularly underrepresented youth, interested in careers in veterinary medicine.
VVSC – Veterinary Volunteer Service Corps	AAPHV	We typically put on community service events and charity fundraising events by partnering with other local organizations or entities such as animal shelters. We offer opportunities directly related to veterinary medicine or animal welfare as well as opportunities related to completely separate causes such as park clean ups. This is all an effort to help students become well rounded and expand their world perspective through the act of volunteer service.
WAAZM – Wildlife, Avian, Aquatic, and Zoological Medicine	ACZM	WAAZM is an active student organization dedicated to promoting interest, experience, and education in wildlife, aquatic, avian, and zoological medicine. WAAZM’s mission is to benefit students interested in various career paths including: exotic animal private practice, wildlife rehabilitation/management, aquatic animal medicine, and zoo practice. The club hosts a variety of programs, wetlabs, events, trips, and speakers that complement the traditional small animal and farm animal focused veterinary curriculum. Club membership is limited to current veterinary students.