Meeting and Event Updates
This is where we'll announce the most recent additions to our schedule.
Vet Aide Club Pre-Vet & Animal Science Internship Meeting
Tuesday, December 1st 7:00pm @ Everson 176 
Meeting Highlights:
- Veterinary Mission Trip Abroad: Learn how to volunteer for this program and gain valuable hands-on experience in Central America!
- Learn about other internships including volunteering at the International Primate Rescue Center, Sacramento City Shelter, Genentech and more!
- Health Sciences Advising: Learn what they have to offer to help you prepare for veterinary school.
- VAC Clothing Sale! Come purchase our new VAC sweatshirts, t-shirts, and scrubs for your internships!
- VMTH Internships: Learn about the application process for getting an internship at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
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Please RSVP to nssanjose@ucdavis.edu if you are interested in the following animal handling workshops on campus. They each last 1 -1.5 hours and are open only to Vet Aide Club Members:
Avian Handling Workshop Friday, November 13th at 4pm in the Animal Science Teaching Facility on Dairy Rd.
Equine Handling Workshop Saturday, November 21st at 3pm in the Equestrian Center on Equestrian Lane off of Garrod Dr.
Canine Handling Workshop Time and place TBA with world-renowned behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin!
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Vet Aide Club Pre-Vet & Animal Science Internship Meeting
Monday, November 2nd 7:00pm @ Everson 176
If you missed out on our first internship meeting or want to learn more about animal-related internships and opportunities, come join us!
Meeting Highlights:
- VIDA: Veterinary Adventures in Central America Learn how to volunteer for this program and gain valuable hands-on experience abroad!
- Learn how to find the RIGHT internship for you! Whether you want an internship with small animals, large animals, exotics or wildlife, a paid position or a position for academic credit, or you just need more clinical or research experience, we can help you find the opportunity that fits your needs.
- VAC Scrubs Sale! There are just a few Vet Aide Club logo scrub tops still available for $24. Most internships require that you wear scrubs so get them while they last!
- Leadership Positions: Hear from our committee leaders about how to get more involved!
- Upcoming events: Animal Handling Workshop Series -Starting November 5th, Workshop by renowned small animal behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin! Plus many more events to come
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Steve's Pizza Fundraiser!!!
314 F St. Davis, CA
Monday, October 12th 5pm-10pm
What better way to cap off your three day weekend than with some good food and friends? Steve's Pizza is hosting a fundraising event for the Vet Aide Club on Columbus Day. Pick up a flyer at South Hall, 3rd floor then come eat with us at Steve's Pizza and 25% of the proceeds will go directly to the Vet Aide Club and help benefit the programs that we have in store for pre-veterinary and animal science students! Spread the word and bring your friends!
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Mercer Veterinary Clinic for the Pets of the Homeless- October 10th, Fairfield
Orientation required to volunteer. Contact lanxiao@ucdavis.edu for more info.
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5K & 10K Run & 1.5M DOG 'N' JOG
OCTOBER 10th, 2009 by SCAVMA
To learn more about the One Health Initiative and Dog 'N' Jog please visit: www.scavma-dognjog.org
To register for the Dog 'N' Jog please to www.active.com and type in "Dog N Jog" in keywords to link to our event page!
You can also send an email to dog.n.jog@gmail.com with any additional questions.
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Fall 2009 Internship Sign-Up Meeting
Thursday, October 1st 6:00pm @ Everson 176
Come apply for our pre-veterinary and animal science internships at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and more! Be sure to bring a completed Membership/Internship Application and $5 per quarter dues or $15 for the year (including summer).
****If you are unable to attend this meeting and would like to become a member and/or apply for an internship, bring a Membership/Internship Application and dues to 3rd Floor South Hall BEFORE the meeting.****
New internships!
Small Animal Emergency, Cardiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Community Medicine
VAC Clothing Sale!
Come pick up your pre-paid clothing orders or purchase the extras that we have in stock. If you are unable to make it to the meeting, another date will be determined for further clothing sales.
T-shirts $12, Sweatshirts $25, Scrub Tops $24
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Summer Internships:
Start June 22nd
Summer Session I Internships run June 22-July 31
Summer Session II internships run August 3-September 11
If you have received an internship, you will be notified by June 21st.
-Small Animal Surgery
-Small Animal Radiology
-Center for Lab Animal Science
-Large Animal Surgery
-C-Barn (Food Animal) please contact Debbie Donaldson ddonaldson@ucdavis.edu
Dues are $5/quarter. To Sign up, fill out an internship form and waiver and bring the completed form with your dues to 3rd Flood, South Hall by June 19th.
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