Texas A&M University Chapter of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- SAVMA
- Purpose:
- The Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) exists to support, empower, and inspire all veterinary students in improving their lives, education, and career, along with securing a better future for our profession through collaboration with our parent organization, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The objective of SAVMA shall be to introduce veterinary students to the concept of organized veterinary medicine, to promote, enhance and support professionalism and veterinary medical education, and to encourage the development and empowerment of students as leaders in the profession of veterinary medicine and the community as a whole.
Our chapter's purpose is to support the veterinary student body here at Texas A&M. That is accomplished through financial support for students through travel grants and scholarships, wellness activities to support mental health, and professional development opportunities. - Membership Dues:
- $40 per year
Public Contact Information
- Public Contact Name:
- Zachary Harbers
- Public Contact E-mail Address:
- zachharbers@tamu.edu
- Public Contact Phone Number:
- 8324512499
Group Contact Information
- Organization E-mail Address:
- savma@tamu.edu
Organization Associations
- Academic Department:
- College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Membership
- Approximate membership of the organization:
- 300-1000
- Membership policies:
- Our organization accepts graduate students as members
- Weekly time committment required of organization members:
- 0-3 Hours
- Membership intake process:
- Open
Events
- Community Service Projects:
- Three or more times per semester
- Fundraising Events:
- Once per semester
- Speakers/Lectures:
- Three or more times per semester
- On-Campus Social Events:
- Three or more times per semester
- Off-Campus Social Events:
- Once per year
- Hosting Conferences:
- Once per year
- Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
- Once per year
- New Member Orientation/Training:
- Never
- Events with Alcohol:
- Never
- In-State Travel:
- Never
- Domestic US Travel:
- Once per year
- International Travel:
- Never