Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club
The University of Arkansas Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club
Advisor: Jeremy Powell, D.V.M.
Purpose: The purpose of this organization is to familiarize students with career options available in the field of veterinary medicine and to facilitate their application to professional school. In addition, this group hopes to foster fellowship among students who share similar goals and friendships. Anyone with an interest in veterinary medicine and/or related fields is invited to come and participate in any of our activities.
Pre-vet Members for 2007-08
The following are some great websites to browse that contain useful information for anyone interested in attending veterinary school or in any aspect of veterinary medicine.
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges coordinates the affairs of the 27 U.S. Veterinary Medical Colleges, four Canadian Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Departments of Veterinary Science, Comparative Medicine and national animal medical centres. The goal of the AAVMC is to improve the quality of human and animal life. Click on the link below to find out more about this organization.
http://aavmc.org/
The American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, APVMA, is dedicated to promote and stimulate interest in the field of veterinary medicine and to provide its members with sources of information regarding sister clubs and the field of veterinary medicine. This website is a great place to visit if you are a pre-vet student or thinking about becoming one.
http://apvma.sdstate.org/
The Veterinary Medical College Application Service, VMCAS, now handles the application process completely. The application is posted online beginning in late May/Early June and due by October 1st (dates may change but are posted on the page). This application is sent by VMCAS to each of the vet schools the student selects. For each individual vet school, there is a supplemental application which can be obtained by going on the individual school's web page. The applying student does not have to go to the coordinator of veterinary medicine. GRE, GRE subject test and VCAT applications are obtained by going to Testing Services in Hotz Hall. Visit the following website for information on how to apply electronically to veterinary schools within the U.S. or Canada. You can also visit this website to download and print a copy of the paper application.
http://aavmc.org/vmcas.htm
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has a grant program, Arkansas Health Education Grant Program which provides financial assistance to students who are Arkansas residents seeking professional training in chiropractic medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, and veterinary medicine to allow them to attend out-of-state institutions. These applications can be obtained online (http://www.arkansashighered.com/arheg.html )