Pre-Veterinary Club
About This Club
The Pre-Veterinary Club was founded in 1971 and is an active member of the APVMA (American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association). It is currently the largest club in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Science. As of 2022-23, there were approximately 330 active members who participated in the various club activities held during the year. The activities of the club are primarily geared towards exposing the students to the various aspects and options available to them within the field of veterinary medicine.
Members are kept busy during the year with numerous club activities including fund-raising and participating in many other socially entertaining events. Our main event every year is a trip to the National Pre-Vet Symposium, which is held at a different veterinary school each year. This past year, it was hosted by Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in Louisville, Ky. Some of the schools we've visited in the past include Kansas State University, Purdue University, Mississippi State University, North Carolina State University, and the University of Florida.
Some of our meetings include guest speakers such as practicing veterinarians, representatives of different veterinary schools, and professors from within our department. Our club holds educational labs on topics such as suture techniques. During the spring semester, we invite students who have been accepted to vet school to speak and answer questions about their journey to being accepted. We hold social events like movie and game nights. We have taken educational field trips, including visiting the UC Davis Veterinary School and the Western Veterinary Conference. The Pre-Veterinary Club also communicates with different organizations, like Batista Dairy Farm, Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Fest, and Heal the Bay to provide volunteer opportunities for students.
The Pre-Vet Club always welcomes new members and encourages participation in all activities sponsored by the Department of Animal and Veterinary Science. The club meets every other Thursday throughout the school year.
2023 - 2024 Officers & More
| President: | Esperanza Lopez |
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| Vice President: | Cynthia Rosenblatt |
| Secretary: | Giselle Hernandez |
| Treasurer: | Anita Fereidooni |
| Publicity: | Triniti Nguyen |
| Ag Council Reps: | Jillian Hernandez and Diana Martinez |
| Event Chairs: | Sol Hernandez and Michelle Vera Perez |
| Meeting Chair: | Sydney James |
| Symposium Chairs: | Cris Pineda and Krisa Komrij |
| Fundraising Chair: | Solage Rodriguez |
| Community Service Chair: | Priscilla Martinez |
| Advisor: | Dr. Kathleen Earle |
| Advisor: | Dr. David Driscoll |
| Club Email: | calpolyprevet@gmail.com |
| Club Website: | https://mybar.cpp.edu/organization/prevet |
| Meeting date/time/location: | Every other Thursday/U-Hour/2-112 |
| Club majors: | All majors |
| Number of members: | 90 |
| Club Events & Activities: | Behind the scenes tour at Aquarium of the Pacific, Pumpkin Festival, labs, review and study groups. |
| Annual Trips/Travel: | APVMA Symposium, UC Davis trip, Western Veterinary Conference |
| Community Service Projects: | Volunteer at Upland Humane Society, Forever Wild, animal therapy |
| General information: | The members share a common interest in entering the field of veterinary medicine, or the animal health care industry. |
| History of club: | The Pre-Veterinary Club was founded in 1971 and is an active member of the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association. |
| Club Goals: | To expose the students to the various aspects and options available to them within the field of veterinary medicine. |
| Mission: | To further help students in the journey to veterinary school. |