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Understanding and conserving tropical species, ecosystems, landscapes and biodiversity is a major challenge facing society today. Furthermore, anthropogenic effects on the tropics and the human factors (social, cultural, political, and economic) driving such effects, add enormous complexity to such an urgent task. In all, tropical biology and conservation involves complex and coupled ecological and social systems. Therefore, in affiliation with the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation, Cornell's Tropical Biology and Conservation – Graduate Student Association (TBC-GSA) brings together graduate students and early career scientists across campus to share their research and efforts, while promoting the links between ecological and social dimensions for conserving tropical biodiversity. Interests of TBC-GSA cover a wide array of basic and applied research topics on tropical biology and conservation, including: structure, dynamics and functioning of tropical ecosystems, anthropogenic effects on tropical biodiversity and ecosystems, social-cultural and political-economic drivers of such effects, and more.

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The Cornell Student Chapter of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners is an academic organization of future veterinarians. Through our sponsored activities (guest lectures, farm visits, wet labs), we strive to fulfill the mission of the National AABP, an international association of veterinarians serving society as leaders in cattle health, welfare and productivity.

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The purpose of SCAAEP is to enable veterinary students at Cornell to learn
veterinary medicine as it pertains to equine medicine, both commercial and private, to provide veterinary students with educational opportunities in the equine aspects of
veterinary medicine, to aid in the career development of students by informing them of the opportunities available in equine medicine, to enhance leadership characteristics and skills and to act as a liaison between equine veterinarians and students.

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For those who don't have much experience with large animals, AASRP is a great way to ease into the farm animal world! AASRP is a club devoted to teaching students of all interests about the care of goats, sheep, llamas, and alpacas. Activities include various lectures on sheep/goat management, hoof trimming, sheep shearing, wetlabs, venipuncture labs, and visits to local sheep, goat and llama farms. They welcome anyone interested in learning more and interacting more with small ruminants which are rapidly becoming more popular as dairy animals and as pets.

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The purpose of the Student Chapter of the American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners is to foster educational activities in the veterinary specialty of Laboratory Animal Medicine and to familiarize the members with standards, regulations, and techniques pertaining to this discipline.

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The purpose of this organization shall be to:

1) To promote the importance of animal behavior in veterinary medicine.
2) To provide veterinary students with educational opportunities in relation to animal behavior,
by encouraging guest speakers for Chapter Meetings.
3) To create and maintain an affiliation between Student Chapter members and members of the
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB).
4) To enhance leadership characteristics in its members through organization as a Student
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5) To encourage camaraderie among veterinary students with an interest in animal behavior.
6) To act as a communication link between practicing animal behaviorists and veterinary
students via the AVSAB newsletter.
7) To assist students in participating in externships with practicing veterinarians with a
professional interest in Behavior. Students and practitioners are advised to communicate via the
AVSAB newsletter, Members only Forum, and through the AVSAB community platform.
8) To allow mention of SCAVSAB membership on curriculum vitae to demonstrate interest in
behavior to prospective veterinary employers.

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SCAAV works to enhance the educational opportunities of the veterinary students in the NYSCVM in regard to avian welfare and healthcare, specifically by informing students about veterinary problems and diseases, husbandry issues, preventative medicine, and scientific research currently encountered in dealing with both captive and wild birds.

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We aim to train veterinary students so that they can contribute to advancing reptilian and amphibian medicine, surgery, and conservation. We enhance the educational opportunities of the professional students in the veterinary college to learn about reptilian and amphibian medicine by hosting lectures and wet labs about veterinary problems and diseases, preventative medicine, husbandry issues, and scientific research currently encountered in dealing with both captive and wild exotic species.

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To enhance collaboration and scientific growth between veterinary students, residents, and researchers interested or involved in veterinary science research.

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Cardiology Club organizes cardiology rounds, lectures, and wet labs for veterinary students and other interested members of the veterinary community to support further learning and exposure in the field of cardiology.

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As a student chapter of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, we hope to familiarize students with the multi-faceted world of pain management, as it will be an integral part of their careers and lives.

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The First Generation, Low Income Veterinary Student Association is dedicated to empowering veterinary students navigating unique challenges by cultivating an inclusive community that fosters academic excellence, leadership, and professional growth. Through mentorship, advocacy, and resource access, we strive to dismantle barriers and provide members with the tools, connections, and support needed to succeed in veterinary medicine. By championing equity, financial literacy, and collaboration, FiGLI advances systemic change to create a more diverse and just veterinary profession where all students can thrive and lead.

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The first Pet Loss Support Hotline was set up in 1989 at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California at Davis. Cornell used their guidelines in construction of our own hotline. The hotline is staffed by volunteer veterinary students who have undergone extensive training with professional grief counselors. Volunteers regularly attend discussion meetings with faculty advisors. These meetings assist hotline volunteers in dealing with the personal responses to grief and educate them to better serve the needs of callers.

Literature relating to pet loss and grief is maintained by the hotline and available for mailing to callers who request information. Articles about the human-animal bond and grief are provided for the education of student volunteers and, together with the experience from the hotline, help to prepare the students for the emotional side of veterinary practice.

Many if not all of the veterinary student volunteers have experienced the loss of a beloved companion animal and are aware of the profound sadness and confusing emotions that can result. They understand that every loss is unique and they are trained to acknowledge the normal grieving process that callers are experiencing.

The Cornell Pet Loss Support Hotline is not a mental health hotline. If the concerns voiced over a call are beyond topics related to pet loss and pet grieving, volunteers will help you find appropriate resources for your needs.

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As a student chapter of the American College of Veterinary Pathology, the Pathology club, aim:

To encourage veterinary student involvement in the field of veterinary pathology and provide an additional opportunity for its associates to gain professional knowledge in this field.

To make available to the students the opportunities offered by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists to its Student Chapters.

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The mission of STEP@Cornell is to promote the presence of assistance animal organizations on campus and assist these organizations by fundraising for them, acting as a liaison between the organizations and the greater Cornell community, educating the vet community about assistance dogs and this unique sector of animal behavior, and providing opportunities to raise and train an assistance dog. STEP@Cornell is dedicated to helping serve the organizations within the community that provide assistance animals to those who need them.

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The Shelter Medicine Club's mission is to expose veterinary students to the myriad of issues surrounding animal sheltering and animal welfare issues. We collaborate with local shelters to host monthly clinics where students can gain hands-on experience through assisting with surgery prep and post-op care, administering vaccines, and performing physical exams. We host speakers on a wide range of subjects, such as careers in animal sheltering medicine, humane animal handling, rescuing animals during disasters, animal behavior, and pet overpopulation. We often work together with other clubs on animal welfare-related topics, and also host brown bag discussions on various issues.

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Learn about shelter medicine, animal welfare, access to care, and more!
Free membership with the Association of Shelter Veterinarians
Priority selection for clinics and wet labs

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The mission of the Society for Veterinary Ophthalmology is to promote student participation and interest in veterinary ophthalmology by providing opportunities for students to further their education in the field.

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Spay Day is a veterinary school club that aims to increase awareness of the need for as well as access to spay/neuter to save animal lives. We aim to give further hands on experience opportunities to veterinary students. By holding spay/neuter clinics for the community, Spay Day aims to help in animal overpopulation, reduce animal diseases, increase owner education and teach students the appropriate way to safely and efficiently spay or neuter an animal.

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To provide education and information in various aspects of prevention, recognition, care and rehabilitation of injuries within equine and canine sports medicine and to promote the human-animal bond through activities that get people outside and working with their dogs. These activities may include agility, hiking, herding, tracking, Canine Good Citizen training and testing, and others as chosen by members. All breeds, mutts, sizes, ages, and fitness levels are welcome! Activities will be scheduled to provide students with a variety of dog-friendly options for relaxation and exercise. Lectures will focus on canine and equine athlete maintenance, training, and injuries. The Sports Medicine club believes in Equal Education & Employment https://hr.cornell.edu/about/workplace-rights/equal-education-and-employment Equal Education and Employment | Working at Cornell

*Dogs may not be actively aggressive to dogs or people; they do not need to be social butterflies, but cannot constitute a hazard to others.

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SVECCS is a student organization designed to promote the education and involvement of veterinary students in emergency and critical care medicine.

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The Veterinary Business Management Association is a student-driven organization dedicated to advancing the profession through increasing business knowledge, creating networking opportunities, and empowering students to achieve their personal and professional goals.

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Cornell's Veterinary Education Club aims to serve our Student Body through events and activities that enhance student wellness while also integrating our students into the local community. We work with the Office of Student Academic Services to promote relevant programming, and we also coordinate with other organizations to promote events related to student wellness. The Veterinary Education Club also focuses on educating the local community about current veterinary issues via outreach programs. We work with local 4-H clubs, the undergraduate Pre-Veterinary Society, and this year we will be working with some of the local elementary schools. This is a fantastic outlet for current veterinary students who are interested in becoming involved in academia, clinical instruction, and/or public outreach.

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The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Open House organization is committed to the planning, organization, set up, and management of the annual Vet School Open House.

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The objectives of the organization are as follows: 1) to provide veterinary students with educational opportunities in the one health aspects of veterinary medicine; 2) to aid in the career development of students by informing them of the opportunities available in the one and public health sector; 3) to enhance leadership characteristics and skills; 4) to increase awareness of disease and biosecurity as it pertains to food safety, environmental health animal health, and public health; and 5) to host an annual Veterinary One Health Symposium.

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The purpose of the Cornell University Veterinary Radiology Club is to promote and encourage the study of radiology and other diagnostic imaging modalities by exploring all aspects of diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy through presentations, learning modules, and hands- on experience. Diagnostic imaging modalities include: small and large animal diagnostic radiology, diagnostic ultrasound, nuclear medicine, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

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The objectives of the Student Chapters of the Wildlife Disease Association include the mission of the WDA, and more specifically aim to educating students interested in wildlife health and disease about the profession, career opportunities, job qualifications, externship opportunities. We also aim to enhance the skills of these students through lectures, workshops, conferences, and field trips. Finally, by connecting students interested in wildlife health and disease to mentors in WDA, networking is one of our main objectives.

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The Mission of the Chapter is to provide Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine students with information on aquatic veterinary educational, career and other opportunities, and to develop programs useful for the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association to help increase the knowledge, skills and involvement of veterinary students at CUCVM, and elsewhere, in aquatic veterinary medicine.

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The purpose of the Zoo and Wildlife Society (ZAWS) is to expose veterinary students and the larger Cornell community to the care and veterinary treatment of animals outside of the standard veterinary curriculum.

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