The Calgary Association of Veterinary Students (CAVS) advocates for the needs of students in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at the University of Calgary in academic, social, and professional regards.

CAVS is a resource for DVM students needing academic and/or professional guidance.

CAVS serves as a social organization, promoting networking amongst DVM students. CAVS also serves as a resource for students interested in applying to the DVM program.

CAVS acts as a liaison between DVM students, the UCVM faculty, the Students' Union, and relevant professional organizations.

To view the CAVS Constitution, please click here

President: Amber Hutchinson

Amber was raised in North Eastern BC and lived in Victoria for several years before moving to Calgary to complete a BSc in Zoology from University of Calgary in 2003. Amber loves to travel and has visited Dubai (several times), France, Ireland, and Las Vegas (also several times). She has fundraised for the last three years for the Canadian Cancer Society&apos's Relay for Life. Amber also hopes to train future guide dogs and have five large dogs.

Vice President Academic: Emily Ames

Vice President of Events: Erin Shields

Vice President of Events: Adam Hering

Vice President of Events: Layne Manson

Vice President of Information Technology:

Treasurer: Dale Atkin

Dale started his undergraduate career in 1999 with a BSc in Physics from the University of Waterloo followed by a BSc in Biological Sciences. His primary interest lies in small animal medicine but finds learning about large animals highly rewarding.

Secretary: Adrien Perez

Adrien Daniel-Perez was born in Edmonton and grew up in Calgary. After taking a year off after high school, she moved to Chicago and received a BScs in Biology and Chemistry from Loyola University Chicago. Her experience includes working as a veterinary technician in Chicago and as a seasonal zoo keeper at Brookfield Zoo in Illinois.

The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association Representative: Eryn Hanak

Eryn comes to the UCVM from hometown Edmonton, Alberta and has an interest in exotic and zoo medicine. She currently shares her home with Jitter, her hedgehog, and Sadie, her chinchilla.

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Represenatative: Maryam Jajouei Moghaddam

The Faculty Representative to the Students' Union: Melissa Tannahill

Mel is from Sherwood Park, Alberta and completed a BSc with a Specialization in Animal Biology from the University of Alberta in 2007. She is interested in international work and public health. Her animal experience includes working in animal control and volunteering at various small animal clinics in the Edmonton area.

There are no CAVS events scheduled at this time.

However, CAVS is involved in planning events for Orientation Week early next semester.

The University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

VetCO

The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

The American Veterinary Medical Association

ASL websites:

Handspeak

ASLPro

ASL Browser

There are several other student clubs in the UCVM DVM program:

• The Ecosystem and Public Health Club
• The International Club
• The Equine Club
• The Production Animal Club
• The Small Animal Club

To contact any of these clubs, please email CAVS and the email will be forwarded to the club president.

What is the UCVM DVM program like?

The UCVM DVM program is a four-year, core-elective program. The first three years are in class and the fourth year is rotation with the Distributed Veterinary Learning Community. Students have four areas of emphasis to choose from: production animal health, ecosystem and public health, equine health, and investigative medicine. For more information on the program, you can go to the UCVM website

What advice do you have for students trying to get into veterinary school?

In addition to getting good marks in the prerequisite classes, gain as much experience as possible with both small and large animals. Volunteering in a veterinary clinic is a great way of gaining this experience and learning what the veterinary profession entails.

What do the students appreciate most about UCVM?

The supportive Faculty. They have worked incredibly hard to make this program a reality and are working even harder to make it a success.

What kind of hands-on experience is there at the DVM program?

Students take two weeks every semester to go into the community on field courses and learn about the interaction between animals and humankind as well as animal industries, on locations around Alberta. We also start learning hands-on techniques from the first day of classes in the Clinical Skills course.

The CAVS executive can be reached by email at CAVS (followed by) @ucalgary.ca

 

Housing

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House in St. Andrews Heights, about a 10min walk from foothills. Currently 3 students (2 2nd years, one first), possibly looking for one more roomate, rent is going to be 450-550 plus utilities, pets negotiable. House has 2 rooms upstairs and bathroom, large living dining room, big kitchen, walks out onto a deck and backyard. Basement is 1 legal bedroom, and smaller study, and large rec room (which can be used for big bed room), washer drier, and big utility room. Pictures available on FB (under Layne Manson). Damage Deposit negotiable. Move in day is Aug 15th. Contact Kelsey at kshacker (at) ucalgary.ca for more info

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