Who We Are
The Pre-Veterinary Club generally consists of student members who are majoring in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, or other science-based majors. These may include animal science, biology, and zoology/physiology. Most members apply to veterinary school upon completion of their degree.
As a recognized student organization, Pre-Vet Club shares all the benefits of being a campus organization. The club is advised by faculty of the Department of Veterinary Sciences, yet is entirely operated by the students themselves. Officers are elected at the end of each spring semester and preside at bimonthly meetings. All students are welcome to attend meetings.
The Departments of Animal Science and Veterinary Sciences have combined their efforts to offer a Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option in Animal and Veterinary Sciences that will prepare individuals for application to colleges of veterinary medicine. The Pre-Vet Club and its members focus on this application process, sharing insight and information, while at the same time providing an opportunity for service and involvement within the Department of Veterinary Sciences, the UW campus, and the community of Laramie.
Our Annual Activities
Pet Pictures with Santa (held every other December)
Semi-Annual Pet Wash
Fun and educational trips for members
Cleaning our own section of the Laramie Greenbelt
Veterinary School visits, veterinary clinic visits
Educational booths for community members and prospective members
Community Service Opportunities
Fun club activities!
2008-09 Officers
President: Nigel Miller
Vice President: Lindsey Weiss
Secretary: Jennifer Cady
Treasurer: Tiffany McGregor
Historian: Amanda Kaiser
Public Relations: Laurel Plemmons, Caitlin Blackburn
Membership
Beginning in September the meeting are bimonthly and are currently being held Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm. Our current place of meeting is in the Agriculture Student Lounge. Membership dues are currently $5 for the full academic year.
Community Service is very important to the Pre-Vet Club, and in the past has included sharing pets with Senior Citizens.
Pet Pictures with Santa is a community favorite!
Hands-On Experience
The Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, an animal disease diagnostic laboratory, provides excellent hands-on experience for students interested in animal care, laboratory procedures, and research. Many pre-vet club members find employment at the State Vet Lab and gain knowledge that both enhances the classroom experience and prepares the student for vet school.
Plaques in brain of a deer. Diagnostic of Chronic Wasting Disease.
Lungworm in deer lung.
Whether your interest is large or small animal, wildlife or exotics, the Pre-Vet Club offers its members broad opportunities to explore the many fields of veterinary medicine.
For information regarding academic requirements in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences please visit the General Bulletin
For more information contact Nigel Miller or Todd Cornish